Asian Regional Currencies: Paranoia Runs Deep, But Crisis Fears Are Misplaced

MARKET VOICE

Fears that Asian growth must be export-led are misplaced and the region will not fall into a new crisis without a serious external shock. Deleveraging and corporate restructuring are continuing steadily and the perception that a stronger currency can be had alongside low interest rates is off the mark, by Gene Frieda, head of emerging markets research, 4CAST (g.frieda@4castweb.com)

Goldilocks may be headed for a soft landing, but the view from below, at least in Asia, reflects ongoing fear of

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact customer services - www.fx-markets.com/static/contact-us, or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.fx-markets.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@fx-markets.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to FX Markets? View our subscription options

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a FX Markets account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an indvidual account here: