The US dollar nudged lower, pulling back from six-month peaks against the yen, following news of a U.S. debt ceiling deal, which lifted risk appetite across world markets and dented the greenback's safe-haven appeal. What does that signal?

The Nikkei, meanwhile, closed at a fresh 33-year high on Monday. How has the Japanese yen reacted to this?

Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, to find out more.



Highlights: 
01:06 - US dollar nudges lower after tentative deal - what does that signal?
03:07 - Will a weaker dollar tip some emerging economies into debt or political crises?
03:59 - Could dollar instability also benefit rivals such as China?
05:14 - How has the Japanese yen reacted to the Nikkei hitting fresh 33-year high?
07:04 - Will the nature of the debt ceiling deal that’s expected to be signed on Wednesday impact Forex markets?

The US dollar nudged lower, pulling back from six-month peaks against the yen, following news of a U.S. debt ceiling deal, which lifted risk appetite across world markets and dented the greenback's safe-haven appeal. What does that signal?
The Nikkei, meanwhile, closed at a fresh 33-year high on Monday. How has the Japanese yen reacted to this?
Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, to find out more.
 
Highlights:  01:06 - US dollar nudges lower after tentative deal - what does that signal? 03:07 - Will a weaker dollar tip some emerging economies into debt or political crises? 03:59 - Could dollar instability also benefit rivals such as China? 05:14 - How has the Japanese yen reacted to the Nikkei hitting fresh 33-year high? 07:04 - Will the nature of the debt ceiling deal that’s expected to be signed on Wednesday impact Forex markets?

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Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world &mdash; from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what&rsquo;s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.
Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.