Emerging markets: Indonesian stocks at near 1-month high, Taiwan dollar strongest level since 2011


SINGAPORE, Oct 12 (Reuters): Most Asian currencies inched lower on Monday after a policy tweak by China's central bank pulled back some of the yuan's gains, while stock markets across the region rose as investors latched on to hopes a deal for US stimulus would be reached.

An over 2% gain in Chinese shares also lent support to regional equity markets. Indonesia shares rose up to 1% on easing of coronavirus curbs in the capital city of Jakarta for the next two weeks.

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