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Malaysian Ringgit: External risks weigh on MYR against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC notes USD/MYR has risen on renewed US–Iran tensions and broader risk‑off sentiment, despite stronger Malaysian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and better foreign equity flows.
Breaking: New Zealand’s CPI inflation climbs to 4.1% YoY in Q2, vs 4.0% expected
New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 4.1% YoY in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, compared with the 3.1% increase seen in the first quarter, according to the latest data published by Statistics New Zealand on Tuesday. The market consensus was for a growth of 4.0% in the reported period.Â
New Zealand Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 4.1%, above expectations (4%) in 2Q
New Zealand Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 4.1%, above expectations (4%) in 2Q
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Uptrend pauses, bulls eye 219 breakout
The Pound Sterling registers losses against the Japanese Yen for the third consecutive trading day, doon 0.15% as traders digest the first speech of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is naming the first members of his cabinet. The GBP/JPY trades at 218.13 after reaching a daily high of 218.84.
Chinese Yuan: Rangebound trade guided by fix against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong see USD/CNH staying broadly rangebound as the People's Bank of China (PBoC) fixing continues to anchor moves. Softer US inflation has recently weighed on the Dollar while firmer fixings allowed some gradual Renminbi (CNH) strength.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Reclaims 0.8100 as market structure is bullish
The Swiss Franc loses ground against the Greenback in a trading session marked by CHF weakness amid improving risk appetite. At the time of writing, the USD/CHF trades at 0.8101, up 0.32%.
Malaysian Ringgit: Growth supports range against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim report that Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth and subdued inflation support an unchanged policy rate of 2.75%. USD/MYR has remained within a 4.05–4.10 range, recently edging higher alongside crude oil prices.
Singapore Dollar: Range trade persists against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes USD/SGD is stuck in a tight range after recent sideways trading, with intraday action expected between 1.2900 and 1.2930. On a 1–3 week horizon, the bank still sees downside risks if 1.2860 breaks, while 1.2930 remains strong resistance.
Mexican Peso gains as risk appetite boosts Peso, weighs on USD
The Mexican Peso gains some ground versus the Greenback on Monday, up by 0.66% as risk appetite improves despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN trades at 17.43 after hitting a daily high of 17.55
Forex Today: US Dollar rises as Gulf tensions lift, Oil and Canadian inflation cool
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rises around 0.2% toward 101.00 as higher United States (US) Treasury yields and escalating tensions in the Middle East support the Greenback.
Crude Oil spends Monday selling the war, then buys the revenge post
Crude Oil compressed its entire 2026 personality into a single Monday tape.
Asia FX: Oil rebound pressures INR and THB – MUFG
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan highlights that higher Oil prices and persistent inflation risks are weighing on Asian currencies, with the Indian Rupee (INR) and Thai Baht (THB) underperforming against the US Dollar.
Brent: Geopolitics support crude and cracks – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Michael Haigh and Jeremy Sellem highlight that Brent has surged as US-Iran tensions, Trump’s rhetoric and Houthi blockade threats lift risk premia. Crack spreads in Asia and US have outperformed as refined products stay tighter than crude.