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PBoC sets midpoint for USD/CNY at 7.1072, up 42 pips
ByAinvest
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 9:15 pm ET1min read
PBoC sets midpoint for USD/CNY at 7.1072, up 42 pips
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has set the daily midpoint for the USD/CNY exchange rate at 7.1072, marking a significant increase of 42 pips from the previous day's midpoint [1]. This move reflects the latest economic conditions and market fluctuations, as the PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system.The PBOC's daily midpoint setting process involves considering factors such as market supply and demand, economic indicators, and international currency market fluctuations. The midpoint serves as a reference point for that day's trading, with the yuan allowed to move within a specified range, known as the trading band. Currently, the trading band is set at +/- 2%, allowing the yuan to appreciate or depreciate by a maximum of 2% from the midpoint during a single trading day.
The increase in the USD/CNY midpoint indicates a stronger demand for the US dollar relative to the Chinese yuan. This could be attributed to various factors, including economic data releases, geopolitical events, or changes in global investor sentiment. The PBOC's intervention policy, which involves buying or selling the yuan to stabilize its value if it approaches the limit of the trading band or experiences excessive volatility, remains in place to maintain a controlled and gradual adjustment of the currency's value.
Investors and financial professionals should closely monitor the USD/CNY exchange rate and the PBOC's future midpoint settings to gauge potential market movements and adjust their trading strategies accordingly.
References:
[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/forexlive:05a74d075094b:0-pboc-is-expected-to-set-the-usd-cny-reference-rate-at-7-1274-reuters-modelled-estimate/
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