Monthly Archives: March 2026
OCBC strategists say oil-led inflation and growth threats keep Asian currencies, including Singapore dollar, vulnerable despite IEA reserves release
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:03 am, by josephine
OCBC warns Asian FX, including SGD, vulnerable to oil-driven inflation despite IEA release; spikes may pressure MAS.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, urged keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed to pressure enemies
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:02 am, by josephine
Mojtaba Khamenei urges Hormuz closure pressure, threatens US bases; US escorts tankers, underestimation noted; oil surges.
Commerzbank says Malaysia’s oil-exporter role supports MYR as January output rises 5.9%, boosted by semiconductors, exports
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:03 am, by josephine
Malaysia’s January industrial production jumped 5.9% on strong semiconductor exports; ringgit steady as oil rises.
Standard Chartered economists say offshore renminbi stability continues, as the globalisation index stayed broadly flat recently
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:03 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered said offshore renminbi remained stable; RGI flat, boosted by dim sum bonds and trade settlement.
Since conflict began, Geoff Yu notes stronger yuan demand, as hedges reset and Chinese equities remain resilient
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:02 am, by josephine
BNY sees rising yuan demand since conflict; hedging down 30%, volatility managed; gradual shift toward Chinese assets.
In February, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PMI edged down to 55 from the previous 55.2
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:01 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s manufacturing PMI eased to 55 in February from 55.2, still indicating sector expansion.
HSBC portrays Asia as attractive for diversification, driven by innovation, rising incomes, domestic demand and tech policy support
Written on March 13, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
HSBC highlights Asia for diversification from US, citing growth drivers, tech support, valuations, dividends, and bonds.
Taiwan’s currency benefits as exports surge, led by electronics and AI, while inflows rise despite conflict risks
Written on March 13, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
Taiwan February exports rose 20.6%, missing estimates; US share hit 36-year high amid Middle East risks.
OCBC analysts say lower oil, weaker dollar and stronger RMB supported the ringgit’s partial rebound amid geopolitics
Written on March 13, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
Ringgit rebounds as oil eases, dollar softens; USD/MYR hinges on Middle East tensions and potential supply disruptions.
OCBC strategists observe USD/CNH consolidating near lows as oil and Iran risks dampen sentiment, momentum fades
Written on March 13, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
USD/CNH stayed rangebound near lows; firmer CNY fixing helped, but risk sentiment and oil-geopolitics drove trading.
