PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1321 (vs. estimate at 7.2706)The People's Bank of China set the onshore yuan (CNY) reference rate for the trading session ahead.
- USD/CNY is the onshore yuan. Its permitted to trade plus or minus 2% from this daily reference rate.
- CNH is the offshore yuan. USD /CNH has no restrictions on its trading range.
- A significantly stronger or weaker rate than expected is typically considered a signal from the PBOC.
The previous close was 7.2640
In open market operations:
- PBOC injects 235bn via 7-day RR, sets rate at 1.7%
more to come
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
Source: PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1321 (vs. estimate at 7.2706) (https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/pboc-sets-usd-cny-central-rate-at-71321-vs-estimate-at-72706-20240725/)
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