PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate today at 6.9858 (vs. estimate 6.9548)

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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 6.9540

PBoC injects 402bn yuan through 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%.

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