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Dollar Holds Steady as Asian Markets Await US Inflation Signal

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Singapore, 12 August 2026 – The US dollar traded in a narrow range during early Asian hours as investors waited for inflation data that could determine whether the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady or resumes tightening in September.

The dollar index edged 0.1% higher to 99.858. The yen was broadly flat at 159.335 per dollar, near its weakest level in a month despite recent joint intervention by US and Japanese authorities. The euro held at US$1.1537, sterling at US$1.3503 and the Australian dollar at US$0.7064.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.