
China's yuan softened on Wednesday after a strong rally earlier in the week, as the central bank signaled a preference for slower appreciation. The PBOC raised a macro prudential coefficient for firms making overseas loans, which analysts called indirect currency intervention.
The official midpoint was fixed at its firmest level since June 2018 but slightly weaker than expected.
A stronger yuan and central bank resistance to rapid gains affect the currency backdrop for Chinese feed import demand and dollar-priced commodity purchases. The effect on grain prices is indirect and modest.
Tras 362 eventos bajista de macro pasados, Yuan chino (CNY por USD) se movió una mediana de -0,1 % en 5 sesiones (42% al alza; mitad central entre -0,4 % y +0,1 %), y -0,2 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.