PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.7990 (vs. estimate at 6.7927)
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The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. More here on this. prior close 6.7810 Injects 236.5 bn yuan via 7-day reverse repos in open market operates today. Unchanged rate of 1.4% This article was written by fl6553e4b45d84486a91658a8
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.8426 (vs. estimate at 6.7945)
The PBOC's recent setting of the USD/CNY central rate at 6.8426, significantly above market expectations of 6.7945, suggests a deliberate strategy to manage the yuan's depreciation amid ongoing economic pressures. Per the full note from Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com, this adjustment reflects the central bank's cautious stance as it injects liquidity through 7-day reverse repos while maintaining the interest rate at 1.4%. This move indicates a balancing act between supporting economic activity and controlling currency volatility, which is critical as the market navigates a complex global economic landscape.