Almost a year ago, when crude oil prices were hovering around US$80 a barrel, the currencies of big emerging markets took a swan dive following a blowout in their balance of payments.
Now, as regional economies slow down owing to a protracted trade war between China and the United States, they face a double whammy: Slower exports plus more expensive oil.
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