PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate Slightly Higher Than Previous Fix

The PBOC set the USD/CNY central reference rate at 6.8088 for Thursday, slightly above the prior fix and Reuters’ estimate.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) established the USD/CNY central reference rate at 6.8088 for the upcoming trading session on Thursday, according to FX Street.

This level marks a slight increase compared to the previous day’s fix of 6.8067, and it was also above Reuters’ estimated rate of 6.7929. The central parity rate is closely watched by traders as it guides market expectations for the yuan’s daily trading band.

For Japanese investors, monitoring the USD/CNY reference rate is important given China’s significant role in regional trade and its impact on currency fluctuations in FX and equity markets.

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By Sama Kane

Tokyo Overnight

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