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Yuan Fix Matches Expectations, China Pledges Support For Economy

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Spot USD/CNH operates at CNH6.3748, up 37 pips on the day, with greenback strength driving the uptick. A break above Mar 18 high of CNH6.3810 would turn bullish focus to the 200-DMA, which intersects at CNH6.4108, coinciding with the high print of Mar 15. Bears eye Mar 16 low of CNH6.3529 for initial support.

  • The PBOC set the mid-point of the permitted USD/CNY trading band at CNY6.3664, virtually in line with expectations.
  • China doubled down on its pledges to support domestic economy and financial markets. The readout from yesterday's State Council meeting noted that the authorities backed "increase the support of the prudent monetary policy to the real economy" and promote a stable pace of credit expansion.
  • Focus in China turns to final Q4 BoP current account balance, due this coming Friday. Looking further afield, February industrial profits will hit the wires on Sunday.

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