PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2066 (vs. estimate at 7.2429)

Central Banks

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%.

Previous close was 7.2399

more to come

The big news re China is the trade talks, detail is due some time today:

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

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