Currencies from the rest of Asia have fallen back sharply following today’s drop in the renminbi to below 7.0 against the US dollar, and are likely to weaken further over the coming months. While weaker currencies are unlikely to stop central banks from cutting interest rates again this year, they are likely to make them more cautious, especially in Indonesia.
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