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MUFG: U.S.-Iran Conflict De-escalation Crucial for Asian Currencies

3/26/2026

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A MUFG Bank report says de-escalating the U.S.-Iran conflict is essential to stabilize Asian currencies.
Lloyd Chan of MUFG Bank says normalization of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz is critical.
The dollar is slightly higher against the Thai baht, Philippine peso, and Korean won.
OCBC Global Research notes that Asian currencies show early stability but remain at risk if the conflict worsens, despite anticipated policy intervention.

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A MUFG Bank report says de-escalating the U.S.-Iran conflict is essential to stabilize Asian currencies.
Lloyd Chan of MUFG Bank says normalization of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz is critical.
The dollar is slightly higher against the Thai baht, Philippine peso, and Korean won.
OCBC Global Research notes that Asian currencies show early stability but remain at risk if the conflict worsens, despite anticipated policy intervention.