Asian currencies to stay under pressure – MUFG
ASIAN currencies, including the peso, are expected to remain under pressure in the near term as the dollar stays firm, supported by geopolitical tensions and a cautious stance from the US Federal Reserve, MUFG said. “For Asian currencies, we expect a cautious start to the week, amid a pickup in geopolitical risks that could keep USD strength in play in the near term,” the Japanese financial group said in a market note.MUFG said geopolitical risks had intensified, encouraging investors to stay defensive and favor the dollar. These include worsening protests...