August 21, 2024 at 02:15AM
The People’s Bank of China set the onshore yuan (CNY) reference rate for the trading session ahead.
USD/CNY is the onshore yuan. Its permitted to trade plus or minus 2% from this daily reference rate.
CNH is the offshore yuan. USD /CNH has no restrictions on its trading range.
A significantly stronger or weaker rate than expected is typically considered a signal from the PBOC.
The previous close was 7.1297
The People’s Bank of China has pulled right back on supporting the yuan. The currency is being helped by market moves to lower the USD.
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This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.