Asia FX Rallies on China Reopening Fervor, Dollar Hits 5-Month Low

ASIA FX

Most Asian currencies rose sharply on Monday as more Chinese cities relaxed some anti-COVID measures, while improving risk appetite and expectations of smaller rate hikes saw the dollar sink to an over five-month low. The yuan was the best performer for the day, rising 0.9% to 6.9628- its strongest level against the dollar since mid-September. […]

Asia FX Slammed By China COVID Spike, Russia-Ukraine Woes

ASIA FX

Most Asian currencies slumped on Monday, with the yuan hit especially hard as China logged a record jump in daily COVID cases, while the dollar benefited from safe haven demand amid fears of a potential escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The yuan slid 0.6% to a 10-day low, while its offshore counterpart shed 0.7% as […]