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USD/CNH Edges Above 7.2900, But CNH Still Tracking Modestly Higher For The Week

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USD/CNH is tracking near session highs (around 7.2945) in recent dealings, last in the 7.2920/30 region. This puts CNH down around 0.18% for the session so far, in line with the BBDXY's 0.18% gain to date. Additional headwinds have come from a weaker onshore equity tone (the CSI 300 down close to 0.50% at the break), despite further calls for fund/bank support for local bourses.

  • Yesterday's highs in USD/CNH were near 7.2950, but we remain comfortably within recent ranges. CNH is tracking a modest ~0.20% firmer for the week, despite a further 0.33% gain in the BBDXY, as the authorities efforts to curb yuan depreciation pressures have yielded some results.
  • Earlier headlines crossed from Reuters that the PBoC was asking some banks to limit Southbound Bond Connect outflows in the latest measure to curb potential yuan weakness.

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