Offshore lendings surge to US$9 trillion, stoke further concern to East Asia


THE fact that offshore lending in US dollars has surged to US$9 trillion is likely to stoke further concerns as the currency appreciates amid the possibility of an interest rate hike.

This poses a growing risk to both emerging markets and the world’s financial stability, said the Telegraph, quoting the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

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