SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Reuters): Most Asian currencies and equities rose on Thursday, extending gains for the second straight session amid waning fears about the economic impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant, while markets awaited US inflation data for clues on tapering.
The Thai baht, the worst performing currency in the region, firmed up 0.2% at 33.39 per dollar, its highest in two weeks, while the Malaysian ringgit and South Korean won appreciated as much as 0.4% each.
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