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Which EMs should be worried about weaker currencies?

Most EMs are likely to tolerate the recent sell-off in their currencies. In some places this may even be welcomed. But there are a few exceptions. Inflation concerns mean that currency weakness will put policymakers under pressure in Brazil and India, while heavy FX debt burdens imply that policymakers in Emerging Europe could be forced to take additional steps to support their currencies.

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