If the pattern continues, the dollar's strength is likely to exert increasing strain on economies that maintain substantial trade ties with China. "For Asia, particularly those economies closely linked to China, the dollar's dominance is poised to become ...

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks fell broadly on Thursday, while longer-dated U.S. bond yields rose alongside the dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in the world's largest economy.

The nation raised US$2 billion ($2.68 billion) in a sale of three- and five-year notes. The securities were priced to yield just one and three basis points over similar-maturity Treasuries.

Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated U.S. bond yields rose alongside the dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in the world's largest economy.