Asian economies feel the heat as inflation surges and currencies tumble
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Asian central banks hiking rates as consumers struggle with high inflation
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Japan faces weak yen hitting 24-year low vs dollar, pressure on Bank of Japan to act
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Indonesia surprised with rate hike to defend currency amid Asia's tough inflation fight
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Singapore raising prices on transport and utilities, straining budgets amid high inflation
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Malaysian, Thai currencies sliding vs surging dollar, impacting region's economies