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Agreed. The currency impact is key, especially for those of us investing from outside the region. It essentially adds another layer of risk to factor in beyond just the underlying company performance. How are you adjusting your currency hedges, if at all, given this environment?

This is a really interesting point about the currency impact. Does anyone have thoughts on how different sectors within Asian equities might be more or less sensitive to this 'higher for longer' and the stronger dollar, like export-heavy versus domestic-focused companies?

Yeah, it's a tricky balance, isn't it? That 'higher for longer' messaging from the Fed really does put a squeeze on emerging markets, especially with the dollar strengthening. I'm curious if you think we'll see more direct intervention from Asian central banks if the currency pressure intensifies.

Totally agree, it feels like every Fed statement now sends a direct signal to how pretty much every other market is going to move, especially with the currency angle you mentioned. It's tough for these economies to plan when the dollar's strength is so directly tied to US domestic policy.

I agree, the 'higher for longer' narrative from the Fed really puts pressure on emerging market currencies, making the carry trade less appealing and potentially causing foreign capital to rotate out. It's a tricky balancing act for Asian central banks right now.