TOKYO: The euro held on to losses and emerging currencies soared on Friday after the head of the European Central Bank (ECB) hinted at fresh stimulus measures for the stuttering eurozone economy.

The single currency plunged against the yen and dollar after Mario Draghi said Thursday the ECB could expand its bond-buying program or further cut record-low interest rates to fight tepid inflation and sagging growth across the 19-member bloc.

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