Asian currencies weakened after hotter U.S. inflation reinforced expectations for high interest rates, outweighing support from strong Chinese exports.

Asian currencies weakened after hotter U.S. inflation reinforced expectations for high interest rates, outweighing support from strong Chinese exports.
Asian currencies weakened as investors moved toward safe havens. The Philippine peso hit a record low while the Korean won fell to a two-week low.
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Rich nations are borrowing like emerging markets, and Asia is paying the price. With US #TreasuryYields above 5%, capital is being pulled toward dollar assets, forcing policymakers to choose between growth and defense of exchange rates. #AsianCurrencies
Are Asian currencies entering a more volatile phase?
The won surged on AI-related capital flows while the yen swung sharply amid BOJ hawkishness and intervention speculation.
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