On May 26, the PBOC announced it would add a counter-cyclical adjustment factor to its model for the daily USDCNY midpoint fixing. The aim is to reduce excess yuan volatility and curb one-way bets.
Analysts note this risks reverting toward the pre-August 2015 exchange rate regime.
A less market-determined yuan fix changes the currency backdrop for China-linked feed demand and import costs, though the direct link to feed commodity prices is indirect.
Tras 42 eventos neutral de política pasados, Yuan chino (CNY por USD) se movió una mediana de -0,0 % en 5 sesiones (50% al alza; mitad central entre -0,3 % y +0,4 %), 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.
The PBOC's counter-cyclical factor added to the USDCNY fixing model lets authorities lean against dollar strength, which supports yuan appreciation (CNY per USD down).