EMERGING MARKETS-Fresh COVID-19 cases dent sentiment in Asia, Turkish lira surges


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* Lira set for best day in 1-1/2 months * South African rand leads EMEA losses * Chilean assets set to fall after election shock By Ambar Warrick May 17 (Reuters) - Turkey's lira recovered from near record lows on Monday, as the country lifted some COVID-19 restrictions, while gains in most other emerging market assets were capped by concerns over rising virus cases in Asia, and disappointing Chinese data. The lira rose about 1.4% to 8.3256, leading gains across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), after the government said it will allow movement during the day after a...