PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.9523 (vs. estimate at 6.9334)

The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate.

Previous close 6.9354

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