Emerging markets: Jakarta shares subdued as mutated virus strain found


JAKARTA, Aug 31 (Reuters): Emerging Asian currencies rose on Monday as quickening growth in China's services sector supported recovery prospects in the region and added to positive sentiment around the US Federal Reserve's accommodative stance last week.

Taiwan's dollar was set for its best day since March 20 while the Thai baht and Indonesia's rupiah also firmed by 0420 GMT, with investors taking a liking to the Fed's new strategy favouring higher inflation and growth.

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