XAG bulls test $70 as rally extends
Silver (XAG/USD) prices rally for the third straight day on Friday, up more than 2% and, for the week, gains over 7.40%, as a firm US Dollar (USD) is not an excuse for precious metals buyers, who are choosing flight-to-quality over haven demand due to the difficult US fiscal stance. The XAG/USD pair trades at […]
inflation and production outlook – DBS
DBS economists Taimur Baig and Radhika Rao project Singapore’s headline and core inflation will rise in July to 2.4% and 2.3% year-on-year, respectively, driven by higher energy and food costs. They also forecast industrial production growth to accelerate to 9.0% year-on-year, led by electronics and precision engineering, while noting uneven factory performance due to cost […]
Supported by strong fundamentals against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong stress that the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) remains relatively well supported by a softer US Dollar (USD) and robust domestic fundamentals. July exports surged and the trade surplus widened, underpinned by strong electronics and firmer palm Oil prices, though he cautions that elevated Oil and long-end US Treasury yields […]
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 […]
Cautious tightening path expected from BoK – DBS
DBS economists Taimur Baig and Radhika Rao expect the Bank of Korea (BoK) to raise its base rate by 25bps to 3.00% at the August meeting, alongside upgraded Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecasts. They highlight stronger-than-expected first-half growth, persistent core inflation and rising housing prices, but also note a hawkish […]
Mexican Peso reaches two-year high despite weaker Retail Sales
The Mexican currency appreciates to levels last seen in May 2024 as the USD/MXN falls to a two-year low as the US Dollar tumbles even though business activity in the services sector improved. The exotic pair trades at 16.92, down 0.22% for the week and 0.50% for the week. USD/MXN weakens on soft US Dollar […]
Bulls reclaim 0.8000 as recovery stalls
The USD/CHF advanced on Friday, registering a modest 0.07% gain, trading at 0.8010. During the week, the pair finished with losses of over 1.49%, triggered by a drop in US yields on Wednesday, as the US Treasury tries to cap elevated yields on the 30-year bond. USD/CHF Price Forecast: Technical Outlook USD/CHF price action shows […]
