The yen inched lower toward a key level against the dollar Monday, even as Japan’s top currency official warned that authorities stand ready to intervene in currency markets 24 hours a day if necessary. “If there are excessive currency fluctuations, it has a negative impact on the national economy," said Vice Finance Minister Masato Kanda. “In the event of excessive moves based on speculation, we are prepared to take appropriate action." Kanda was speaking as the yen traded ever closer to 160 to dollar and the weak point of 160.17...
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bank Indonesia (BI) is confident that the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar will soon strengthen away from the Rp16,000 mark amid ongoing global turmoil. The central bank predicts that the rupiah will be stronger next year, trading between Rp15,300 and Rp15,700 per dollar.BI Governor Perry Warjiyo said the rupiah had weakened by 5.25 percent in April-May 2024 compared to the end of 2023."(But) it is still better than the Philippine peso, the Korean won and the Thai baht. For next year, we estimate the range will...