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Major investment banks project the offshore yuan to weaken to an average of 7.51 per dollar through end-2025, which would be the currency's weakest level on record. The forecasts reflect expectations that Trump will follow through on tariff threats against China.
Authorities face a trade-off between limiting yuan losses and supporting growth.
Forecast yuan weakness raises China's import costs and signals expected tariff pressure on Chinese demand for US farm goods. Bearish sentiment for US feed exports is likely to persist while the tariff outlook remains unresolved.
cnbc.comAnniek BaoNov 28, 2024After 398 past bullish macro events, Chinese Yuan (CNY per USD) moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.5%), and +0.0% over 20.
After 273 past bearish macro events, Soybeans moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.4% to +1.4%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 301 past bearish macro events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.3%), and +0.2% 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.
