Strong Dollar Keeps Rate Hikes on Table for Asian Central Banks
Asian central banks are seen to raise interest rates over the next six months, with a stronger dollar
2023-10-30 10:16
Ringgit Bulls Watch Central Bank Support as Neighbors Hike Rates
Investors in the Malaysian ringgit are hoping the nation’s central bank will step in to support the currency
2023-10-30 08:57
Singapore Central Bank Chief Unfazed by Suddenly Hawkish Peers
Singapore’s monetary policy “remains appropriately tight,” according to the city state’s central bank chief Ravi Menon who signaled
2023-10-30 06:55
Thailand’s Spending Plans Get a Lift as Global Bond Funds Return
Foreign investors are returning to Thailand’s bonds after a rout drove yields to the highest in nine years.
2023-10-19 14:50
Ringgit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This Year
The Malaysian ringgit fell to its lowest level since the Asian Financial Crisis as the currency was weighed
2023-10-19 09:54
Absence of 1MDB Debt Payment Lets Malaysia Lower 2024 Budget Gap
Malaysia’s government plans to reduce its budget deficit in 2024 through a combination of spending cuts, new taxes
2023-10-13 16:53
Singapore Dollar’s Heydays Seen Numbered as Exports Lose Steam
The Singapore dollar has held up fairly well against the stronger greenback this year but its resilience may
2023-10-09 08:57
Oil Subsidy Rollback Set to Help Region-Beating Malaysian Bonds
Malaysia’s bonds beat all their regional peers last quarter as rising oil prices bolstered the government’s coffers. The
2023-10-05 09:23
Forex Pile Remains Asia’s First Defense Versus Relentless Dollar
The dollar’s recent rally has been relentless. But Asia’s central banks have the firepower to limit the fallout.
2023-10-04 08:53
Asia’s Last Holdout Against Strong Dollar Falls
Asia’s last currency standing against the dollar this year has fallen, with the rupiah joining regional peers to
2023-10-03 12:27
Dollar Surge Is Bringing ‘Pseudo Tightening’ to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian central banks are using tools other than rate hikes to defend their currencies against the surging
2023-09-28 14:58
Carry Trades Play Catch Up in Asia as Other EM Regions Go Dovish
Emerging Asian currencies have been less attractive than most of their global peers as carry-trade targets over the
2023-09-21 14:24