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Caixin Services PMI Beat Stabilizes Risk Appetite, But Limited Follow Through

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The better than expected Caixin China Services PMI (57.1 versus 56.4 prior and 55.2 expected), has helped stabilize risk appetite. USD/CNH is back sub 7.1100, after printing as high as 7.1205. AUD/USD is back above 0.6600, while NZD/USD is back close to 0.6060. Both pairs remain down versus Friday closing levels, but are above session lows.

  • Hong Kong stocks are holding positive, last around 19000, but are off session highs. The property related bounce from Friday has unwound to some extent today, which has also weighed on mainland shares. US futures remain negative.
  • Broader USD sentiment is still being supported by a firmer yield backdrop, the 2yr close to 5bps higher at 4.54%. This in turn is likley limiting positive follow through from the Caixin beat.

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