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US 30-year yields 5.2% 18-year peak; KRW, real weaken

US 10-year yields 4.68%, 30-year 5.2% hit 16-18 month and 18-year highs. KRW/USD slipped 1,501.36, real retreated 5.07, peso weakened 17.3 as S&P, Nasdaq slumped three straight sessions.

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