The large current account deficits in Turkey and Argentina that precipitated currency crises this year are now narrowing and external positions are in decent shape in most major EMs. But there are a handful of countries, such as Romania and the Philippines, whose current account deficits are deteriorating. Without policy tightening, their currencies are likely to become more vulnerable to falls.
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