losses

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The currency has dropped more than five percent since the crisis erupted in February, extending losses from 2025 and making it Asia's worst-performing major currency in 2026 so far.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Authorities are also investigating whether foreign syndicates were involved in a recent cyberattack on the Sri Lankan treasury that resulted in around $2.5 million in losses.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

These losses could be used to offset gains in highly appreciated securities elsewhere in the portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Of the investigations opened last year, there were 198 livestock losses confirmed likely due to wolves, 90 of which were attributed to the Beyem Seyo pack — generating outrage from Sierra Valley ranchers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Each said, repeatedly, that he saw no possibility of “contagion” in the financial markets from the losses in subprime mortgages.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis