Japanese Yen neutral as it meets resilient US data

The US Dollar (USD) is muted against the Japanese Yen (JPY). USD/JPY traded in the low 159.00s at the time of writing on Friday. In Japan, July inflation accelerated with headline consumer prices rising 1.9% from a year earlier and core measures firming, while August business surveys came in stronger than expected. Together they have […]

Extended policy pause expected from Bank of Thailand – DBS

DBS economists Taimur Baig and Radhika Rao expect the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.00% in August, extending the pause after June’s unanimous decision. They cite uneven economic growth, easing but still elevated headline inflation within the 1–3% target range, and scope for accommodative policy to support recovery alongside […]

Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut and US inflation test a soft US Dollar

The US Dollar Index (DXY) ended the week near even with Thursday, holding near 98.80. Like Thursday, DXY traded down to the 98.50s before recovering later in the session. The US Dollar Index trades near its lowest since May. The softness owes less to the data than to the plumbing: the US Treasury’s move to […]

Robust trade supports MYR – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Moses Lim notes Malaysia’s July exports rose 38.0% year-on-year, marking a fourth month of double‑digit growth led by electronics and machinery. The bank highlights resilient external demand, strong shipments to the US and China, and an AI‑driven electronics cycle. USD/MYR has fallen for four sessions, with the Malaysian Ringgit slightly outperforming other Asian currencies […]