Pound Sterling weakens as Trump’s comments lift USD

Pound Sterling weakens as Trump’s comments lift USD

The GBP/USD pair meets fresh supply during the Asian session on Thursday. It retreats further from the weekly high, which was around the 1.3345 area touched the previous day. Spot prices decline to the mid-1.3200s after US President Donald Trump’s comments. These comments stall a two-day recovery move from a four-month low set on Tuesday. […]

MAS tightening path supports currency – Standard Chartered

MAS tightening path supports currency – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Edward Lee and Jonathan Koh expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to steepen the SGD NEER slope by 50bps in April, partially reversing pre-emptive easing from H1-2025 while keeping the band unchanged. They highlight higher Oil prices, increased inflation forecasts, and Singapore’s safe-haven status, and prefer to fade dips in SGD NEER around […]

BNM growth upgrade and stable OPR support MYR – Commerzbank

BNM growth upgrade and stable OPR support MYR – Commerzbank

Commerzbank notes Bank Negara Malaysia raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.0–5.0% on resilient domestic demand, with consumption and investment underpinned by wages, labour market strength and government support. BNM expects moderate inflation and assumes Brent at USD70–90, keeping the OPR at 2.75% for 2026. Stronger growth outlook with steady policy “In its 2025 Annual […]