Asian currencies showed little movement as markets awaited progress in US‑Iran ceasefire talks, dampening safe‑haven demand for the dollar.
The yen rose 0.1% to near 160 per dollar after BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled no April rate hike, weakening the currency.
Australian dollar outperformed, gaining over 1% this week on expectations the Reserve Bank of Australia will continue raising rates.
Singapore’s non‑oil exports jumped >15% in March, while Indian rupee slipped 0.1% amid falling oil prices and RBI support.