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Tong's Portfolio
The ringgit will do a lot better with the ‘right’ stories
A plausible story can triple current account surplus and double net forex reserves.
March 14, 2024
Forex
Why 'last look' needs a new look
It is imperative for the FX industry to shift its perspective on the “last look” controversy.
March 05, 2024
Malaysia
Ringgit’s fall to 26-year low sparks Bank Negara's verbal reply
'The recent performance of the ringgit, similar to other regional currencies, has been influenced by external factors'
February 20, 2024
Tong's Portfolio
What determines the exchange rate and is the ringgit fundamentally undervalued?
Yes, there are valid reasons for keeping interest rates low, but they come at a cost.
April 05, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Arguments for keeping domestic interest rates relatively low
But keeping interest rates low comes at a price … There’s no free lunch in economics.
March 30, 2023
Currencies
Singapore dollar is new short as Asian haven falls from favour
The bearish tilt for the Singapore dollar is a complete turnaround from last year
January 17, 2023
Global Markets
With a yen for bargain, will Japan be the dark horse of 2023?
Instead of visiting the ski slopes of Hokkaido, investors here can consider stocks with exposure to Japan
January 05, 2023
Global Economy
Ravi Menon urges restraint on forex intervention
"If the dollar appreciates much more rapidly than this, then yes, we do have to be concerned."
October 27, 2022
Forex
SGX launches platform that offers investors access to multiple sources of over-the-counter FX liquidity
SGX FX is Asia’s most comprehensive marketplace for global FX futures and over-the-counter (OTC) participants.
September 21, 2022
Currencies
AUDUSD: Strong macro and bullish technical indicators
With inflation soaring to new highs, there are some indications investors should look to derive AUD/USD price action
March 11, 2022