In a year of global currency shifts, the Singapore dollar has emerged as a quiet powerhouse, climbing 6 to 7 percent against the US dollar in 2025 and marking its strongest performance in two decades.

As markets take note, whispers of an unprecedented milestone grow louder: could the Singdollar be on track to hit parity with the once-dominant greenback?

Behind the rally lie critical questions. Is this a temporary blip driven by US dollar weakness, or a sign of Singapore's economic clout coming into its own? What would a 1:1 exchange rate mean for trade, inflation, and investment flows?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong breaks down the forces behind this currency surge—and explores just how close the Singdollar is to rewriting the rules of regional finance with Gan Jing Kai, Dealer, Contract for Differences, PhillipCapital.

In a year of global currency shifts, the Singapore dollar has emerged as a quiet powerhouse, climbing 6 to 7 percent against the US dollar in 2025 and marking its strongest performance in two decades. As markets take note, whispers of an unprecedented milestone grow louder: could the Singdollar be on track to hit parity with the once-dominant greenback? Behind the rally lie critical questions. Is this a temporary blip driven by US dollar weakness, or a sign of Singapore's economic clout coming into its own? What would a 1:1 exchange rate mean for trade, inflation, and investment flows? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong&nbsp;breaks down the forces behind this currency surge&mdash;and explores just how close the Singdollar is to rewriting the rules of regional finance with&nbsp;Gan Jing Kai, Dealer, Contract for Differences, PhillipCapital.

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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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