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Emerging Markets Decline as Dollar Strengthens Amid Fed Caution

11/20/2025

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Emerging-market assets fell on November 19, 2025 as the dollar strengthened after traders trimmed expectations for a December Federal Reserve rate cut.
Eastern European currencies led losses, with the South African rand slipping 0.2%, while the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose 0.5%.
The Federal Reserve's October meeting minutes showed a preference for steady rates, shaping bond traders' outlook.
China's bond yield approached a two-month low, raising concerns about potential deflation.

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Emerging-market assets fell on November 19, 2025 as the dollar strengthened after traders trimmed expectations for a December Federal Reserve rate cut.
Eastern European currencies led losses, with the South African rand slipping 0.2%, while the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose 0.5%.
The Federal Reserve's October meeting minutes showed a preference for steady rates, shaping bond traders' outlook.
China's bond yield approached a two-month low, raising concerns about potential deflation.