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The US Federal Reserve is expected to begin tapering its asset purchases imminently. FX strategists are arguing it will benefit the US dollar to the detriment of Asia's major currencies. CT asks the experts if this is the case.

Australia cut its cash rate to 2.5% to spur broader economic growth. The Aussie dollar weakened in line with this, but the central bank has less appetite to continue cuts. Are these tactics working and where will the currency be over the next six months? CT asks the experts.

India's 200-basis-points commercial rates hike last month forced cash-strapped companies to start borrowing at shorter tenors. Those lucky enough to be cash-rich are being offered juicy deposit rates as banks plug their own funding gaps.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said its new key policy is rupee's stability. What is driving the rupee's weakness and what can India do curb it? CT asks the experts.

The Indonesian rupiah hit above 10,000 last week, the first time since August 2009. What is driving this, is it problematic for the country and, if so, is it likely the central bank will step in to contain this? CT asks the experts.

News reports suggest Asia’s central banks are set for “heavy currency intervention” to defend against the flood of capital leaving the region as US monetary policy tightens. Will this really happen? CT asks the experts.

Asian currencies recently fell on news the US Federal Reserve could slow the pace of its monetary stimulus later this year. Could these concerns pose prolonged risk to the Asian currencies? CT asks the experts.

Korea’s decision to cut its benchmark rate appears to help weaken the won, benefiting the country’s exporters. “Abenomics” was blamed for the unseen move. Are most Asian nations at risk of having to take the same approach? CT asks the experts.

The strength of Thai baht should be tempered by reasonable capital controls. They would not damage the country's reputation.

The strength of the Thai baht has caused concern among the country’s exporters but also investors who are fearful of the country's capital controls. What is Thailand’s best way to manage its currency? CT asks the experts.

The Malaysian ringgit shot up to a 21-month high against the dollar on the back of the election victory of the incumbent Barison Nasional (BN) party. What does the rally mean for Malaysia and its currency? CT asks the experts.

Australia is deepening its ties to China, having invested 5% of its foreign reserves in Chinese bonds and arranging to trade directly with China in renminbi. What does this mean for the Australian dollar? CT asks the experts.