
The yuan fell to a six-month low against the dollar as U.S. Treasury yields rose. The offshore yuan weakened as much as 0.7% to 6.4230 per dollar amid concern about China's growth and lockdowns.
Rising U.S. yields support the dollar, which pressures commodity prices quoted in dollars. Lockdown-driven growth fears also point to weaker Chinese feed demand.
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.
After 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.
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Yuan fell to a six-month low as rising U.S. yields and China growth concerns widened the dollar's advantage, starting the slide.