PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1029 (vs. estimate at 7.1317)
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a "band," around a central reference rate, or "midpoint." It's currently at +/- 2%.
7.1029 is the strongest for CNY since November 6.
Previous close was 7.1324
more to come
PBOC injected 191.5bn yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%
- net 8.8bn yuan drain
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Earlier:
- China eyes offshore RMB stablecoin to accelerate yuan internationalization
- China to reopen bond market to Russian energy firms amid deepening ties
Still to come:
- Economic calendar in Asia Monday, September 8, 2025 - Chinese trade data