As War Rages, Currencies Take the Hit

Saktiandi Supaat, Head of FX Research, Maybank

09-Mar-22 09:00

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As the war in Ukraine continues, major currencies have also seen significant volatility. The Euro and the Pound have seen sharp depreciation against the US Dollars as investors sought shelter in the greenback. Saktiandi Supaat, Head of FX Research at Maybank tells us the outlook for currencies. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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