DBS Group Research economists Radhika Rao and Chua Han Teng highlight that ASEAN-6 economies are experiencing asymmetric inflation outcomes despite a common energy shock. Indonesia and Malaysia show relatively contained inflation, while Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines face higher readings.
The Swiss Franc (CHF) consolidates right below 0.7870 against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The pair retreated from the 0.7900 area over the previous two days, but remains steady within the weekly range, with investors wary of taking risks, amid confusing messages from the Middle East.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) edges lower at press time on Friday after a five-day rally, which hit a record high of $62.58 on Thursday. Retail sentiment shows signs of extreme bullishness, with HYPE futures Open Interest (OI) and Real World Assets (RWAs) trading at all-time highs.