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Bearish sentiment on emerging Asian currencies deepens as oil surges amid Middle East tensions and higher US yields

Emerging Asian currencies face growing bearish pressure as oil prices rise on Middle East geopolitical tensions and US Treasury yields increase.

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Sophie Laurent · FX & Rates Desk · 18 Sept 2026 · 00:02 · 1 min read
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Bearish sentiment on emerging Asian currencies deepens as oil surges amid Middle East tensions and higher US yields

Market sentiment toward emerging Asian currencies has grown more bearish, according to recent observations.

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The shift coincides with a surge in oil prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a rise in US Treasury yields.

Analysts note that broader FX pressures stem from energy supply shocks, including recent attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, and stronger US yields.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Sophie Laurent
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Sophie covers currency markets and central bank policy across Europe, with a focus on how rate decisions ripple through FX pairs. She has been tracking the ECB's policy path since the start of the current easing cycle.

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