Free Trial

CNY Fix Takes Shine Off Risk FX Rebound

CNH

The CNY was fixed marginally weaker relative to market expectations, ending a 9 session run of stronger fixes. The fix printed at 6.7871, versus the 6.7864 market consensus.

  • Today's surprise is only a modest one, +7pips in USD/CNY terms. For the previous 9 sessions the average surprise had been -36pips, with last Friday's the largest at -69pips.
  • This may have surprised the market a little, particularly after onshore spot broke above 6.8000 in early trading on Friday. The sense may have been to lean against further depreciation pressures, at least in the short term.
  • USD/CNH has rebounded from 6.7835/40 to 6.7940-50. Risk currencies like AUD and KRW are also off their session highs.
  • Focus now shifts to the onshore spot open and the April run of activity data.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.