Hong Kong stocks fell 1.99 percent to their lowest level in more than three months on Thursday, as investors exited Chinese banks and property stocks after strong economic data from China reignited fears of further tightening measures. Funds that have been borrowing US dollars at low interest rates to invest in higher-risk Asian stocks - known as carry trades - are unwinding their positions as the US dollar strengthens, dealers said.
Singapore's stock index fell more than 1 percent on Thursday, while Indonesia snapped a five-day winning streak to hit a one-week low. Investors worri
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