The Taiwan dollar led a rally in Asia-Pacific currencies on Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened across the region. Taiwan\u2019s currency continued to rise, hitting three-year highs of 28.93, appreciating 5.77% against the greenback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The offshore Chinese yuan strengthened 0.21% to 7.196, marking its strongest level since November 2024, while the onshore yuan traded flat. Other regional currencies also saw gains, with the Australian dollar appreciating 0.62% to 0.648, and the Singapore dollar gaining 0.62% to 1.289 after the ruling People\u2019s Action Party secured a strong mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Japanese yen, which had weakened the previous week, appreciated 0.69% to 143.93. Similarly, the Indian rupee strengthened by 0.27% to 84.26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Australian market fell 0.97% as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to power, marking his second consecutive term. Despite this, most Asian markets were closed for holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Taiwan market saw a 1.23% drop, while Indian markets performed better. The Nifty 50 gained 0.47%, and the BSE Sensex rose 0.37%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shares of Adani Enterprises surged by 7.03%, and other Adani stocks saw impressive gains following reports of meetings between Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s administration. These talks are reportedly moving towards a resolution of criminal charges related to an overseas bribery probe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mark Mobius, chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, highlighted India\u2019s thriving investment environment, citing the movement of manufacturing from China and India\u2019s youthful, tech-savvy population as factors driving growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indonesia\u2019s economy grew at a slower pace, expanding 4.87% year on year in Q1, falling short of expectations and marking the slowest growth since 2021. Meanwhile, oil prices fell after OPEC+ agreed to increase production for a second consecutive month, with Brent crude down 1.26% at $60.52 and WTI crude falling 1.34% to $57.52 per barrel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
U.S. futures also dipped, reversing strong gains seen on Wall Street last week. The S&P 500 ended Friday\u2019s session 1.47% higher, marking its longest winning streak since November 2004. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite also showed positive performance, increasing by 1.39% and 1.51%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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