Asian foreign exchange markets remain under pressure as rising US yields weigh on regional currencies
Strong US dollar, elevated Treasury yields, and high oil prices pressure Asian currencies. Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, and Thai Baht are most vulnerable. RBI measures may help INR; MUFG maintains 2026 forecasts for USD/IDR and USD/THB.
Asian foreign exchange markets are currently facing considerable challenges as rising US yields and higher oil prices place pressure on regional currencies. According to MUFG's analysis, the Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, and Thai Baht are the most susceptible to these external pressures. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken measures to support the Indian Rupee, but they remain vulnerable to speculation and inflationary pressures from higher oil prices.
MUFG maintains its forecast for the USD/IDR rate at 18,350 by the end of 2026 and holds the USD/THB rate steady at 34.10 for the same time frame. The Thai Baht continues to struggle due to the combined effects of a stronger US dollar and higher oil prices, which exacerbate Thailand's energy import costs and negatively impact the country's trade balance.
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