The dollar rose 0.8 percent on the day to 15,325 against the Indonesian rupiah; the highest level since March 21.

The Philippine peso fell to 56.930 per dollar, its weakest level since Nov. 23 last year.

The U.S. PPI data for July consolidated expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to take a hawkish stance. The Nasdaq fell for two consecutive weeks for the first time since 2023. The current long-short sentiment ratio is nearly 1:9, and the other two indexes have the opposite trend. Lock in GAIN Capital Daily Market Barometer Updates

The New Zealand dollar NZD/USD fell to a nine-month low of 0.5954, down 0.48% on the day.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD extended its decline and is now at its lowest level since November last year.

NZD/USD was down 0.50% on the day at 0.5955.

The Philippine peso fell 1 percent against the dollar.

Market news: South Korea and the United States will hold the annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise from August 21 to 31.

The Philippine stock index fell 1%.

Avier Milei of the Argentine Liberal Party received the largest share of the vote in the primary, taking 32.6% of the 61% votes counted so far.

According to Vietnamese media VNexpress: Vietnam has lowered its seafood and timber export targets based on demand.

The MSCI Asia Pacific index fell 1%.

Market news: Argentine conservative candidate Bullrich said that her internal primary opponent Larreta called her to congratulate her, but did not elaborate.

The Philippine central bank governor reiterated that inflation expectations remain well under control.

Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines: The Philippine central bank occasionally intervenes in the foreign exchange market.

Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines: The Central Bank of the Philippines will pay close attention to the foreign exchange market.