Emerging markets - Thai baht hovers near 10-month high as Asian currencies rise after China markets reopen after holiday


BANGKOK, Jan 30 (Reuters): Asian currencies rose on Monday as Chinese markets resumed trade after a week-long Lunar New Year break, while investors awaited key central bank events this week, including a widely expected quarter-percentage point rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Stock markets across the region fell, with China and Taiwan only trading in positive territory. Chinese stocks jumped as strong consumer spending and a rebound in travel during the break boosted sentiment, while Taiwan shares hit their highest since late June.

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