Singapore, 16 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The US dollar declined in early Asian trading today, hovering near its lowest level in almost two months, amid cautious market sentiment. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies, slipped 0.2 percent to 98.261, close to its weakest level since 17 October 2025. Against the Japanese yen, the dollar eased 0.1 percent to 155.07, as investors awaited the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision scheduled for next Friday. Meanwhile, the euro traded at $1.17535, while the British pound remained steady at $1.3376.

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US Dollar Slips Near Two-Month Low in Early Asian Trading

Singapore: The US dollar declined in early Asian trading today, hovering near its lowest level in almost two months, amid cautious market sentiment.

The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies, slipped 0.2 percent to 98.261, close to its weakest level since 17 October 2025.

Against the Japanese yen, the dollar eased 0.1 percent to 155.07, as investors awaited the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision scheduled for next Friday.

Meanwhile, the euro traded at $1.17535, while the British pound remained steady at $1.3376.

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