Asia rides the dollar dip


ASIA is back on top. The region’s stock markets have beaten the United States and Europe this year, credit markets are strong, currencies are strengthening, and investors expect the momentum to carry into 2026.

In dollar terms, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index of the region’s ­equities is up 27% this year including dividends.

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