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Currencies

Iran war forces Asian economies to confront sliding currencies and surging oil prices

The effect of the US-Israeli war on Iran in Asia is the prospect of rising inflation and damaged growth.
The effect of the US-Israeli war on Iran in Asia is the prospect of rising inflation and damaged growth.

India forces banks to unwind rupee bets as Iran war drives currency to record lows

The rupee has fallen more than 4 per cent since the Iran war broke out on Feb 28 and is Asia’s worst performer in 2026.
The rupee has fallen more than 4 per cent since the Iran war broke out on Feb 28 and is Asia’s worst performer in 2026.

Trump’s signature to appear on US currency, Treasury says, ending 165-year tradition

FILE PHOTO: Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, November 14, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Cameron/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, November 14, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Cameron/File Photo

China to allow more banks to handle digital renminbi, sources say

A sign indicating digital yuan, also referred to as e-CNY, is pictured at a shopping mall in Shanghai, China.
A sign indicating digital yuan, also referred to as e-CNY, is pictured at a shopping mall in Shanghai, China.

Malaysian authorities warn foreign students against online money changing scams

A recent case involved a Chinese MBA student who lost RM20,580 (S$6,700) in a currency exchange scam.
A recent case involved a Chinese MBA student who lost RM20,580 (S$6,700) in a currency exchange scam.

World War II leader Churchill to be removed from British banknotes

The new banknotes will not appear for several years. They will continue to feature a portrait of the monarch King Charles III on the other side.
The new banknotes will not appear for several years. They will continue to feature a portrait of the monarch King Charles III on the other side.

Yen hits new low against Singapore dollar as Middle East crisis jolts oil prices

The yen weakened to a low of 124.78 yen per Singdollar on March 11, before recovering slightly to about 124.60 on March 12.
The yen weakened to a low of 124.78 yen per Singdollar on March 11, before recovering slightly to about 124.60 on March 12.

China emerges as unlikely haven as oil price shock hits global markets

China's markets show resilience amid the Iran war, with stocks, yuan and bonds outperforming global peers due to Beijing's energy security focus.
China's markets show resilience amid the Iran war, with stocks, yuan and bonds outperforming global peers due to Beijing's energy security focus.

'Global euro' may have to come with some FX lift: Mike Dolan

FILE PHOTO: Euro and U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Euro and U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Malaysia’s economy beats forecasts with 5.2% growth in 2025, fastest pace in 3 years

Strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue in 2026, the central bank said.
Strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue in 2026, the central bank said.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.