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Asia Currencies in Weekly Drop as Fed Easing Curbs Spook Markets

Asian currencies fell, with India’s rupee touching a record low, on concern U.S. policy makers will pare stimulus that has driven inflows to emerging markets.

Asia Currencies in Weekly Drop as Fed Easing Curbs Spook Markets

Asian currencies fell this week, with India’s rupee touching a record low, on concern U.S. policy makers will pare bond purchases that have driven inflows to emerging markets.

Thai Bonds, Baht Advance as U.S. Data Encourages Risk-Taking

Thai government bonds rose, pushing the 10-year yield down by the most since July 2012, as better- than-expected U.S. retail data improved risk sentiment amid speculation the Bank of Thailand will cut borrowing costs.

Thai Baht Drops to Eight-Month Low, Bonds Fall on Fund Outflows

Thailand’s baht fell to an eight- month low and government bonds declined as international investors cut holdings of the nation’s assets amid speculation the Federal Reserve will rein in its monetary stimulus.

Asia Currencies Have Worst Month in a Year on Fed Bets, Outflows

Asian currencies had their biggest monthly decline in a year as investors pulled money from regional assets after the Federal Reserve said it could taper its stimulus if the U.S. economy shows sustained improvement.

Thai Baht Heads for Worst Month in a Year as Debt Holdings Cut

Thailand’s baht was poised for its biggest monthly decline in a year and government bonds fell as overseas investors reduced holdings of the nation’s debt amid concern policy makers will stem fund inflows.

Thai Baht Weakens After Fed Says Bond-Buying Could Be Trimmed

Thailand’s baht fell by the most in almost two weeks as speculation the Federal Reserve will scale back its bond-buying damped demand for emerging-market assets.

Thai Bonds Rise as Central Bank Seen Lowering Borrowing Costs

Thailand’s sovereign bonds advanced on speculation the central bank will bow to government pressure and cut interest rates in an attempt to curb inflows that pushed the baht to a 16-year high last month.

Thai Baht Jumps Most in 10 Months as Japan Easing Fuels Inflows

Thailand’s baht jumped the most in 10 months, breaching 29 per dollar for the first time since 1997, as demand for the nation’s bonds rose amid unprecedented monetary easing in Japan. Stocks dropped to a two-month low.

Baht Drops From 16-Year High on Intervention Concern; Bonds Gain

The Thai baht pulled back from a 16-year high as a technical indicator signaled a possible rebound in the dollar and amid concern the central bank will intervene to slow the currency’s gains. Government bonds rose.

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