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Asian equities rose after China's central bank changed its yuan fixing methodology to slow the currency's slide. Fed Chairman Powell reaffirmed a policy path of further, gradual rate hikes in his Jackson Hole speech.
The yuan stabilization measure eases pressure on Chinese import costs and supports demand for dollar-priced commodities. Continued Fed tightening, however, keeps the dollar firm and limits upside in grain prices.
cnbc.comEustance HuangAug 26, 2018After 362 past bearish macro events, Chinese Yuan (CNY per USD) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (42% higher; middle half -0.4% to +0.1%), and -0.2% over 20.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
