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The Singapore dollar gains ground against the U.S. dollar, driven by growing momentum in the so-called “sell America” trend triggered by renewed tariff threats.
During the Asian session, the Singapore dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar as analysts noted a potential acceleration of the “sell America” trade. Westpac Strategy Group’s Richard Franulovich stated that President Trump’s renewed tariff threats last Friday may have catalyzed this movement. He added that regardless of whether the threats are tactical, they reinforce the structural bearish case against the U.S. dollar. As a result, USD/SGD dropped 0.3% to 1.2818.
In related currency movements, AUD/USD maintained a bullish outlook above 0.6400, bolstered by a bullish engulfing pattern observed on Friday, according to Matt Simpson from StoneX. Trading around 0.6512, the pair faces key resistance at 0.6515 and 0.6550.
Meanwhile, the yen weakened amid mild risk-on sentiment after President Trump agreed to delay EU tariffs until July 9. Analysts from Commerzbank warned that policy inconsistencies within the Trump administration could heighten market uncertainty.
Russia has called for clarification on whether U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his position on the war in Ukraine following remarks made at the recent G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains.
As Western Europe battles a deadly heatwave that has shattered temperature records, disrupted transport and power supplies, and forced the closure of schools and cultural landmarks, attention is turning to whether El Niño is playing a role in the extreme conditions.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found at nuclear facilities, the authorities said.
Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
Apple is facing a £3 billion lawsuit in the United Kingdom after a competition tribunal approved a major collective action over its iCloud storage service.
China has opened its market to cashew nuts from all African countries with diplomatic relations with Beijing, removing a long-standing barrier that had restricted exports from much of the world's largest cashew-producing continent.
Media leaders from across Europe gathered in Vienna this week for the annual European Publishing Congress.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has said artificial intelligence will ultimately lead to labour shortages rather than widespread unemployment, pushing back against growing fears that AI will replace human workers.
French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein have ended their partnership, seven months after the launch of a permanent Shein shop in Paris triggered controversy and widespread criticism.
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