The Currency analytics
By Bruce Buterin
Asian currencies barely moved Monday. Traders are holding their breath for US inflation numbers due Wednesday, while Japan's weak consumer price data puts fresh doubt on the Bank…
The dollar index sits at 103.50, pretty much unchanged from Friday's close. Everyone's watching those US consumer price numbers coming Wednesday - they could shake up Federal…
Consumer prices rose just 0.8% year-over-year in January, way below what economists wanted to see. The yen dropped to 134.
China's yuan trades at 6.45 per dollar, basically flat. The People's Bank of China announces loan prime rates Thursday, and nobody expects changes there either.
South Korea's won sits at 1,190 per dollar. The Bank of Korea faces a tough choice between fighting inflation and supporting growth when they meet later this month.
The Indian rupee didn't budge much at 74.50 per dollar.
Thailand's baht and Malaysia's ringgit also stayed put, reflecting the cautious mood before US data hits.
Singapore's dollar trades at 1.35 to the US dollar, holding up well despite regional jitters.
Vietnam's dong holds at 23,200 per dollar as the State Bank monitors global trends. Recent central bank interventions aimed to stabilize the currency amid choppy foreign…
Indonesia's rupiah trades at 14,000 per dollar, staying in its recent range despite external pressure.
The Philippine peso remains at 54.80 against the dollar. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas emphasizes readiness to tackle inflationary pressures.
Hong Kong's dollar stays pegged at 7.80 per US dollar. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority continues its currency peg strategy despite global fluctuations, aiming to maintain…
New Zealand's dollar gained modestly, trading at 0.6700 against the US dollar.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets later this month with analysts predicting a possible rate hike.
Pakistan's rupee hovers around 275 per dollar as the State Bank monitors closely. Recent policy measures target inflation while supporting economic recovery.