Emerging Markets - Asian FX take breather after rally; S. Korean won snaps winning streak


BANGKOK (Reuters): South Korea's equities and the won currency fell sharply on Tuesday after a recent rally as it announced a ban on short selling of shares, while other emerging Asian equities and currencies also declined.

The South Korean won fell 0.8% against the dollar, snapping a three-day winning streak, while stocks in Seoul were down 3% after four consecutive sessions of gains.

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