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USD/CNH Sees Little Follow Through Selling Post Mixed PMI Prints

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USD/CNH is holding above 7.2900 currently, earlier lows were just under 7.2870, while the pair opened around 7.3030. Hence, we remain very much within recent ranges. The mixed PMI results, with manufacturing surprising on the upside, versus a modest downside surprise from services hasn't shifted the sentiment needle a great deal. We did see some initial USD selling (on the manufacturing beat), but there wasn't any follow through.

  • Local equities are struggling for positive traction at this stage (CSI down around -0.20%), with the real estate index a notable drag. Comments from PBoC Governor Pan around supporting finance for private sector companies also crossed earlier. Onshore media also highlighted this support.
  • Bond yields are lower but remain above earlier August lows, 2yr at ~2.10%, 10yr at ~2.58%.

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