MOST Asian currencies strengthened on Monday, with the Indian rupee leading gains, while investors were cautious after China's modest growth target, as well as concerns that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony will hint at bigger rate hikes.
The Malaysian ringgit and rupee appreciated 0.25% each, while the Philippine peso and China's yuan weakened 0.1% each.
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