October 10, 2024 03:29 GMT
ASIA FX: SEA FX Mostly Weaker In Spot Terms
ASIA FX
South East Asia FX is mostly on the front foot from a USD standpoint, although this largely reflects USD gains post onshore closes from yesterday. Losses haven't extended beyond 0.25%. Regional equities are mostly positive, although the strongest gains have been seen in HK and China markets. SEA equity trends are more mixed.
- USD/THB appears to be finding some selling interest above 33.50. Today's highs in the pair were marked near 33.57, just short of oct 8 highs. The pair was last 33.47, still wedged between the 20 and 50-day EMAs. As we noted late yesterday, official push back around FX outperformance appears to be growing with the Finance Ministry stating the FX rate should be 34.5. We have Sep economic confidence numbers coming up shortly.
- Spot USD/PHP is up a further 0.25% to 56.15/20. We are off earlier highs though near 57.29. The 1 month NDF tracks near 57.18. Earlier data showed the August trade deficit was very close to forecasts, printed just under $4.4bn. Exports rose 0.3%y/y (against a -7.1% forecast), but imports were also above expectations at +2.74% y/y.
- USD/IDR is up to 15645, so consolidating the recent move back above 15600. The 1 month NDF is around 0.30% stronger in IDR terms though, last near 15665/70, after ending Wednesday NY trade at 15714. The better regional equity tone is likely helping IDR at the margins.
- USD/MYR is holding near 4.2900, but hasn't tested above 4.3000 at this stage. Like USD/THB this pair remains wedged between its 20-day EMA on the downside (near 4.2450) and the 50-day on the topside (4.3330).
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