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PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.7468 (vs. estimate at 6.6971)
The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. More here on this.PBoC injects 8bn yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40% This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
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USD/CNY (US Dollar / Chinese Yuan) · Why linked: PBOC daily USD/CNY fixing is the central reference rate for the yuan and directly sets the trading band Market context: PBOC fixing came in much weaker than estimate (6.7468 vs 6.6971), implying a ~0.7% depreciation pressure on the yuan
FXI (China Large-Cap) · Why linked: A weaker yuan is closely tied to Chinese equity performance and capital outflow dynamics Market context: Weaker-than-expected yuan fix can pressure China-listed equities via currency translation effects
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