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Inside Session So Far

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Offshore yuan is stronger, USD/CNH last down 18 pips at 6.5729 as the greenback continues its decline, support is seen at 6.5708. The PBOC fixed USD/CNY at 6.5649, 3 pips below sell-side estimates. The last time the PBOC fixed above sell-side estimates, indicating a preference for a weaker yuan, was 10 sessions ago.

  • Sino-US tensions continued to simmer, in the latest development US Senate minority leader McConnell said the US must work with partners to impose consequences on China over Hong Kong.
  • Elsewhere, there are reports that Li Bo has stepped down as vice mayor of Chongqing in order to accept an appointment as a deputy governor of the PBOC.
  • Several markets are closed for holidays today, (details available in previous bullets), which is expected to keep newsflow light and volumes thin during the session.
  • Fig.1: PBOC Fix v Estimates & USD/CNH

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