PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.2014 (vs. estimate at 7.2670)

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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a “band,” around a central reference rate, or “midpoint.” It’s currently at +/- 2%.

The previous close was 7.2715

PBOC injects 530.8bn yuan via 7-day RR, sets rate at 1.5%

  • 108bn yuan mature today
  • net injection is 422.8bn yuan

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.