United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report that the Chinese Yuan (USD/CNH) is trading quietly within a narrow onshore band, with recent price action failing to generate fresh momentum. The analysts expect the USD/CNH pair to remain in a tight intraday range of 6.7920 to 6.8060, following a marginal decline of 0.02% to close at 6.8002. Over the next 1–3 weeks, UOB maintains a neutral outlook, viewing current movements as part of a broader range between 6.7820 and 6.8220. Looking further ahead, UOB notes that the rebound in USD/CNH could still have scope to break above 6.9720, though strong resistance is anticipated near 6.9960 [1].
Meanwhile, OCBC observes that the Singapore Dollar (USD/SGD) is also trading in a choppy but subdued range, closely tracking movements in the USD, oil, and U.S. Treasury yields. The pair was last seen around 1.2780. OCBC notes that mild bullish momentum is beginning to fade, as indicated by easing RSI levels, and maintains a bias to sell rallies. Key support levels are identified at 1.2720/60 and 1.2650/70, with resistance near 1.2840/50. The Singapore Dollar Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (S$NEER) remains comfortably above its model-implied midpoint, last recorded at 1.85% above the mid [2].
Both reports highlight a lack of strong directional momentum in Asian currency pairs, with analysts expecting continued range-bound trading in the near term. No significant market-moving events or sharp reactions are noted in either market, and both banks emphasize technical levels and neutral to mildly bearish outlooks for their respective currency pairs [1][2].
CONCLUSION
Both the Chinese Yuan and Singapore Dollar are trading within tight ranges, with analysts from UOB and OCBC maintaining neutral to mildly bearish outlooks. Market momentum remains subdued, and no significant directional moves are expected in the near term. The overall market impact is low, with technical levels guiding short-term trading strategies.