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Asian Currencies Mixed, But May Be Supported by Mild Risk Appetite — Market Talk

Grade Bbullish AI signal$JPY$KRW$INR$THB
Asian currencies trade mixed against the U.S. dollar, with mild risk appetite and falling oil prices potentially providing support. Lower oil prices could benefit energy-importing economies including India, Japan, South Korea and Thailand by reducing import bills and inflationary pressures while improving current-account positions. Sustained weakness in oil prices may support Asian currencies through improved external balances and reduced inflation pressures.

Bullish strength: 62/100

  • Mild risk appetite could support Asian currencies.
  • Falling oil prices benefit major Asian net energy importers.
  • Lower import bills could improve current-account positions.
  • Reduced energy costs could ease inflationary pressures.
  • U.S. dollar falls 0.1% against the Japanese yen.

Bearish strength: 38/100

  • Asian currencies remain mixed against the U.S. dollar.
  • The Korean won is little changed at 1,341.40 per dollar.

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