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The offshore yuan rose 0.4% to 6.8591 per dollar, extending a four-day rally to nearly 1%. Policymakers announced a package of support measures, including looser mortgage rules for first-home buyers and easier developer borrowing, to shore up the Covid-hit economy.
The currency has recovered about 7% since its record low on October 25.
Broad Chinese stimulus supports growth expectations and import demand, while yuan strength lowers the dollar cost of imports. USD/CNY is trending lower.
businesstimes.com.sgJan 6, 2023After 50 past bearish policy events, Chinese Yuan (CNY per USD) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -0.4% to +0.4%), and -0.0% over 20.
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Property and developer support measures spurred yuan buying and extended a four-day rally of nearly 1%, contributing to the drop in USD/CNY.
