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Malaysian Ringgit: Johor result keeps policy continuity – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that Barisan Nasional’s strong win in Johor reinforces UMNO’s political momentum but leaves federal policy continuity intact, limiting immediate implications for the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
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Mon, Jul 13
Malaysian Ringgit: Johor result keeps policy continuity – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that Barisan Nasional’s strong win in Johor reinforces UMNO’s political momentum but leaves federal policy continuity intact, limiting immediate implications for the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 13
Chinese Yuan: Consolidation after sharper drop against US Dollar – UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CNH fell more than expected to 6.7766 before rebounding, with the sharp decline seen stabilising and intraday consolidation likely between 6.7780 and 6.7920. For the next 1–3 weeks, they expect range trading between 6.7700 and 6.8100.
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Mon, Jul 13
Singapore Dollar: Upside risks with CPI and Warsh in view – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong observe that USD/SGD has turned slightly softer, tracking Renminbi (RMB) gains as the Dollar consolidates. They see risks skewed to the downside, with support at 1.29 and 1.2840 and resistance at 1.2980.
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Mon, Jul 13
Taiwan: AI cycle and 2H outlook – DBS
DBS Group Research, led by Ma Tieying, assesses Taiwan’s AI-driven expansion and its implications for the 2H26 outlook. The bank notes that AI remains central for Taiwan’s technology-oriented economy and that the AI supercycle is nearing a peak.Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 13
Malaysian Ringgit: Stable as BNM holds rates – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim note that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the OPR at 2.75% for a sixth straight meeting, maintaining a cautious tone on global risks. Growth is still expected within a 4–5% range, with inflation contained.Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 13
Chinese Yuan: Stronger fix guides gradual RMB gains – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that USD/CNH dipped after a stronger USD/CNY fix below 6.80, the first such level since February 2023. They read this as policymakers being comfortable with further RMB appreciation while managing the pace.Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 13
Singapore Dollar: Downside bias within established range against US Dollar – UOB
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/SGD opened stronger after a quiet prior session, with upward momentum tentatively building but still facing resistance around 1.2945–1.2955. For the next 1–3 weeks, they keep its view that USD/SGD will trade between 1.2890 and 1.2990.Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 13
Equities: Positioning signals recovery optionality – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that Emerging Markets (EM) equity positioning is heavily skewed toward South Korea and Taiwan, with the rest of EM seeing historically low allocations. China’s weakness and poor EM data have already driven valuations to price in disinflation and weak growth.Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 13
US President Trump declares US ‘Guardian of the Hormuz Strait’
United States (US) President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain accessible to international shipping “with or without Iran,” while outlining a new US-led security arrangement for the strategic waterway.
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Mon, Jul 13
Denmark: Goods resilience offsets weaker services – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team reports that overall consumer spending excluding energy in June was broadly unchanged on the month, with real spending up 4.3% year-on-year. Real retail spending on goods rose, particularly in larger consumer categories, while service spending generally declined.Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 13
Switzerland: Federalism and direct democracy as growth drivers – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Jörg Krämer describes Switzerland’s strong federalism and extensive use of financial referenda as key to its superior economic outcomes. Cantons and municipalities compete for taxpayers by setting their own tax rates and controlling spending.Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 13
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