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Capital Markets & Currencies

US dollar surges in September, leaving euro lagging

2026-09-30T12:17:19.000Z
The US dollar’s next test is this week’s key US data, including non-farm payrolls on Friday, to see if it supports the case for further Fed rate hikes.
Banking & Finance

Greenback climbs as oil, US yields stay high

2026-09-29T12:14:38.000Z
A relentless rise in long-end US Treasury yields have supported the greenback.
Banking & Finance

Greenback near two-month high as US-Iran stalemate bolsters oil, Fed rate hike bets 

2026-09-28T12:39:01.000Z
Analysts expect the yuan to continue to strengthen on the back of China’s robust exports, although at a slower pace.
Banking & Finance

China’s yuan eases after Trump-Xi meeting, but exports underpin further strength

2026-09-28T04:47:14.000Z
The PBOC has strengthened its official midpoint for the yuan at a faster pace, narrowing its gap with market expectations after it hit its widest level since February.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Yuan hits fresh multi-year peak as China’s central bank eases curb ahead of Trump-Xi summit

2026-09-21T10:42:31.000Z
The BOJ pushed rates to their highest level in 31 years at 1.25%, yet the move did not boost the Japanese currency.
Capital Markets & Currencies

US dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook

2026-09-20T08:02:04.000Z
The yen is down after both the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan hiked rates.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Yen slumps 1% against Singdollar, greenback after BOJ hikes rates

2026-09-18T08:38:29.000Z
The greenback could retain its pre-eminence by becoming the main currency in which AI is purchased, financed and traded. 
International

From petrodollar to AI dollar: Can the greenback continue to rule?

2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
An oil tank at a refinery in Saudi Arabia. Oil prices eased on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi offering extra crude cargoes through Oman.
Banking & Finance

Greenback eases from peak as oil prices extend decline; BOJ in focus

2026-09-17T13:09:42.000Z
The key driver for the use of the renminbi in South-east Asia has shifted from policy to commercial rationale, says StanChart’s Ng.
Global Enterprise

Beyond trade: The renminbi’s next act in Asean

2026-09-16T23:00:00.000Z
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