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Fed, Kim among main risks for Asian markets this summer: Citi

Fed's move will have greater impact in Asia as the dollar is the more important currency

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Eric Lam | Bloomberg
The smooth sailing for Asian emerging markets this year has Citigroup analysts getting antsy. They’ve identified four major risks that could lead to a more turbulent second half.

While resilient growth, benign inflation, a carry-friendly environment, Chinese reforms and market-friendly political transitions could still be the dominant themes for the region over the rest of 2017, the outlook is “uncomfortably sanguine,” analysts led by Asia-Pacific chief economist Johanna Chua wrote in a July 21 report. Here’s a look at four key risks facing Asian markets.

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