The US dollar’s dominance is no longer taken for granted. With the greenback faltering and geopolitical shifts gaining pace, investors are rethinking where real currency power lies. So, what’s really driving this reassessment of the dollar? And what other alternatives are investors looking into? 

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, to find out more on how investors are recalibrating their strategies in the face of growing dollar doubts.

The US dollar&rsquo;s dominance is no longer taken for granted. With the greenback faltering and geopolitical shifts gaining pace, investors are rethinking where real currency power lies. So, what&rsquo;s really driving this reassessment of the dollar? And what other alternatives are investors looking into?&nbsp;
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, to find out more on how investors are recalibrating their strategies in the face of growing dollar doubts.

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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.

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Wealth Tracker: With dollar doubts growing, how are investors shifting their FX strategy?

Singapore shares dipped today as investors continued to mull the Federal Reserve’s move to hold interest rates overnight.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.44% at 4,980.01 points at 12.06pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.38B seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust, after its distributable income for the second half ended Dec 31 fell 31.1 per cent year on year to US$10.6 million. 

Elsewhere, from how Apple posted a 23 per cent surge in China smartphone sales in the first nine weeks of 2026, to how Micron Technology warned that it will need to spend heavily on production to meet burgeoning demand, more corporate headlines are in focus today. 

Plus – what investors should make of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan’s moves to hold interest rates this week.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.

Singapore shares dipped today as investors continued to mull the Federal Reserve&rsquo;s move to hold interest rates overnight.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.44% at 4,980.01 points at 12.06pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.38B seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust, after its distributable income for the second half ended Dec 31 fell 31.1 per cent year on year to US$10.6 million.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how Apple posted a 23 per cent surge in China smartphone sales in the first nine weeks of 2026, to how Micron Technology warned that it will need to spend heavily on production to meet burgeoning demand, more corporate headlines are in focus today.&nbsp;
Plus &ndash; what investors should make of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan&rsquo;s moves to hold interest rates this week.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.

Market View: Fed holds rates, sticks to prior projections for one cut in 2026; BoJ holds rates as widely expected; Micron’s heavy factory spending overshadows booming memory sales; Apple’s China smartphone sales jump 23% to start 2026; Manulife US Reit, Keppel to watch

Iran has confirmed that its top security chief, Ali Larijani, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, alongside his son and senior aides, a major setback for Tehran’s leadership since the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier in the conflict.

In response to his death, Iran has launched missile strikes on Israel, while targets in Lebanon have also been hit, raising concerns of a broader regional escalation.

What does Larijani’s assassination mean for the balance of power in Iran? Could it undermine diplomatic efforts in the region? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, to unpack the latest developments.

Iran has confirmed that its top security chief, Ali Larijani, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, alongside his son and senior aides, a major setback for Tehran&rsquo;s leadership since the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier in the conflict.
In response to his death, Iran has launched missile strikes on Israel, while targets in Lebanon have also been hit, raising concerns of a broader regional escalation.
What does Larijani&rsquo;s assassination mean for the balance of power in Iran? Could it undermine diplomatic efforts in the region?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, to unpack the latest developments.

The Big Story: Will the killing of Ali Larijani shake Iran’s leadership and escalate the Middle East conflict?

Oil prices are surging, the US dollar is holding firm, and Asian currencies are under pressure. Could the Korean won and Indian rupee slide further? And why might the Chinese yuan and Singapore dollar weather the storm better?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christopher Wong, FX strategist, OCBC, to find out more.

Oil prices are surging, the US dollar is holding firm, and Asian currencies are under pressure. Could the Korean won and Indian rupee slide further? And why might the Chinese yuan and Singapore dollar weather the storm better?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Christopher Wong, FX strategist, OCBC, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: With dollar doubts growing, how are investors shifting their FX strategy?

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