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CHRISTOPHER WONG
Dollar at six-week high on rate-hike bets, Iran war uncertaintyThe US dollar remains strong near a six-week peak, driven by inflation fears and the potential for higher interest rates due to the Iran wa...- Dollar firms as oil climbs, bond rout saps risk appetiteThe dollar strengthened globally on Monday, fueled by rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions and a bond market selloff that dampened...
- Dollar steady as Middle East peace hopes recedeMiddle East conflict fears are keeping the U.S. dollar steady as oil prices climb. Investors worry about renewed hostilities and their impa...
- Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles suppliesIran war: Asian nations are scrambling for fuel amid Middle East supply disruptions and China's export bans. Indonesia is seeking deals wit...
- Spot gold climbs over 2% on softer dollar, easing fears of higher ratesGold surged over 2% as a weaker dollar made the precious metal more affordable for international buyers. Falling oil prices also eased infl...
- Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, two deadSuper Typhoon Fung-Wong has struck the Philippines, causing two deaths and forcing the evacuation of a million people. The powerful storm, ...
- Dollar emerges as latest victim of this week’s markets mayhemThe dollar plummeted to a six-month low following China's increased tariffs on US goods, triggering bearish sentiment among options traders...
- New Zealand, Australia speak with EU, others about bolstering free trade against US tariffsNew Zealand and Australia are collaborating with other nations to bolster free trade amidst U.S. tariffs. Prime Minister Luxon discussed tr...
- US yields boost dollar and leave yen dazed at 38-year lowThe dollar was supported by rising U.S. yields on Tuesday, with the pressure being felt by low-yielding currencies such as China's yuan and...
- Yen flounders near four month low, Fed in spotlightWhile the Bank of Japan ushered in the country's first rate hike in 17 years, the central bank said it expected to maintain accommodative c...
- Dollar drifts as investors eye Powell speech, yen wobbles near intervention zoneThe yen last fetched 149.62 per dollar, having slipped to 150.17 on Oct. 3, the weakest in a year, before getting some relief in a brief ra...
- Dollar loiters at two-month peak ahead of Powell speechThe dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six rivals, rose 0.019% to 104.11, the highest since June 7. The index is up 2% ...
- Dollar hovers near two-month high, yen near 146/dlrThe dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six rivals, was at 103.55, not far from the two-month high of 103.71 it touched ...
- BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, decides to conduct policy reviewThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to conduct a "broad-perspective" review of its monetary policy but kept monetary settings unchanged at ...
- Gold edges higher as investors focus on Powell testimonyPowell is due to deliver his semi-annual testimony before Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday, which will be closely watched for any hints on...
- Dollar defensive as investors remain cautious ahead of inflation dataThe dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six major peers, was at 103.21, having dropped to as low as 102.63 in the previo...
- Indian rupee ends 2022 as worst-performing Asian currencyHeading into 2023, market participants believe the rupee would trade with an appreciation bias, finding relief from easing commodity prices...
- Dollar retreats as risk appetite improves; Australia, NZ currencies rise"There seems to be no let-up in the pace of relaxing COVID restrictions despite the surge in COVID cases in the mainland," said Christopher...
- Weak dollar lifts Asia FX; yuan, won jumpMost emerging Asian currencies gained on Monday as the dollar broadly fell due to growing doubts that Fed will raise interest rates this ye...
- Cautiously optimistic on growth in India: Aberdeen AMCChristopher Wong, Senior Investment Manager-Asian Equities, Aberdeen Asset Management, shares his outlook for various asset classes and GDP...
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