PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.9771 (vs. estimate at 6.9521)

Forex Short News

The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around a central reference rate, or “midpoint.” The rate set under 7 today for the first time since May 2023.

Previous close 6.9475.

Injects 354bn yuan through 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%:

  • net inject 143.8bn after today’s maturities

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.