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US dollar

Markets slump as Greenland, Japan fears shake up torpid trading

Markets jolted as Trump's Greenland pursuit and tariff threats sparked fears of foreign investors dumping US assets, mirroring April's market slump.
Markets jolted as Trump's Greenland pursuit and tariff threats sparked fears of foreign investors dumping US assets, mirroring April's market slump.

US dollar falls, gold jumps to record high on criminal probe into Fed chair Powell

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell speaks during a video message in which he states that the Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment related to the Federal headquarters renovation.
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell speaks during a video message in which he states that the Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment related to the Federal headquarters renovation.

Wealthy clients stocking up on Singapore stocks to hedge against falling US dollar: Bank of S’pore

Bank of Singapore said its clients have generally not rotated out of US dollar assets to fund their Singapore investments, but have added Singdollar exposure alongside existing US holdings.
Bank of Singapore said its clients have generally not rotated out of US dollar assets to fund their Singapore investments, but have added Singdollar exposure alongside existing US holdings.

Tariff cuts, rate cuts and market turmoil on the cards in 2026

With US rates headed lower, there will be more downward pressure on the US dollar, which already lost some ground in 2025.
With US rates headed lower, there will be more downward pressure on the US dollar, which already lost some ground in 2025.

Singapore bonds break from Treasuries as haven demand grows

Singapore’s fiscal discipline is boosting the appeal of its AAA-rated bonds which are graded above Treasuries amid concern over US government finances.
Singapore’s fiscal discipline is boosting the appeal of its AAA-rated bonds which are graded above Treasuries amid concern over US government finances.

Why the US dollar will continue to shine

The US dollar will maintain its critical position in global portfolios despite worries about its future.
The US dollar will maintain its critical position in global portfolios despite worries about its future.

Why Trump’s team is betting on stablecoins

US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House.
US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House.

US shutdown compounds worst year for currency trading since 2005

Crucial data have not been published in weeks, making traders less willing to stake big bets on where the US dollar is headed.
Crucial data have not been published in weeks, making traders less willing to stake big bets on where the US dollar is headed.

Projected doubling of S’pore GDP by 2040 could see S$ on a par with US dollar, STI hit 10,000: DBS

DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.
DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.

Gold, silver extend rout after massive sell-off as rally loses shine

Gold and silver saw their steepest sell-off in years as investors locked in profits on concern that their recent historic rally left them overvalued.
Gold and silver saw their steepest sell-off in years as investors locked in profits on concern that their recent historic rally left them overvalued.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.