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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1740 (vs. estimate at 7.2561)

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 7.2580

PBOC injects 215bn yuan via 7-day RR, sets rate at 1.5%

  • 125bn yuan mature today
  • net injection is 90n yuan

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

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