Asian currencies tumble as Trump wins U.S. presidency

Yen weakens 2% as markets price in former president's win

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With experts anticipating delays in the final result of the U.S. presidential election, the yen is expected to fluctuate. (Source photos by AP and Akira Kodaka)

LISA KIM, ECHO WONG and TSUBASA SURUGA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/HONG KONG/SINGAPORE -- Asian currencies weakened and stocks were mixed on Wednesday as markets priced in a victory for former President Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.

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