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PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.7628 (vs. estimate at 6.7148)
The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. More here on this.more to come This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
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USD/CNY (US Dollar / Chinese Yuan) · Why linked: The PBOC set the daily USD/CNY central reference rate, directly governing the trading band for the pair Market context: Bearish for USD/CNY — the fix was significantly weaker than the estimate (6.7628 vs 6.7148), signaling PBOC tolerance or deliberate guidance toward a weaker yuan
FXI (China Large-Cap) · Why linked: A weaker yuan reference rate signals PBOC tolerance for yuan depreciation, which can boost Chinese export competitiveness Market context: Mixed/slightly bullish — weaker yuan aids exporters but signals domestic economic pressure
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