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The Japanese yen strengthened to below ¥157 per dollar after a sudden overnight appreciation, driven by market expectations of potential interest rate hikes by Japan.

India’s central bank (RBI) accumulated $136 billion through capital-raising measures, strengthening its reserves to defend the rupee’s value.

South Korea's foreign-exchange reserves increased by a record $14.33 billion in August, driven by a surge in commercial banks' foreign-currency deposits at the central bank.

The article reports that the Singapore dollar (SGD) is inversely correlated with the US dollar more than other Asian currencies, suggesting it could strengthen if the 'dollar debasement trade' accelerates.

The article highlights that major global pension funds and insurers have significant exposure to US assets without adequate hedging against a weaker dollar, which could amplify currency depreciation if market sentiment deteriorates.

Japanese companies are exploring asset sales, including strategic shareholdings, to offset rising borrowing costs amid the yen's depreciation and highest debt servicing expenses in decades.

A passenger was arrested for allegedly stealing HK$6,000 (US$765) in foreign currency during a Bangkok to Hong Kong flight, with the incident captured on camera and reported to cabin crew.

The Japanese yen (JPY) experienced a sharp appreciation against the US dollar (USD), prompting traders to monitor closely for potential foreign-exchange market intervention by authorities.

India has accumulated a record $127 billion in foreign-currency inflows from its diaspora through a dollar-swap window since June, providing a larger reserve cushion to support the rupee amid potential external pressures.

Japan's long-term government bond yields reached a 30-year high, driven by weeks of scrutiny over fiscal and monetary policies and recent currency market intervention by Japan and the U.S.

Shadow lenders in India are preparing to issue at least 100 billion rupees ($1.1 billion) in local-currency bonds as early as next week to secure borrowing costs before potential increases.

Turkey is experiencing a $75 billion surge in speculative short-term capital inflows into lira assets, creating a policy dilemma for policymakers who must balance attracting these flows to support the currency against the risks of excessive speculation.