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MUFG said the USD/CNY decline on Friday was the largest daily drop since March 2018, and it expects further catch-up as Chinese markets return from a week-long holiday. The decline was driven by optimism over a US fiscal stimulus deal and rising expectations of a Biden election victory.
MUFG warned that the stimulus outlook carries disappointment risk.
A weaker dollar and stronger yuan support Chinese import demand and dollar-priced commodities. The effect on feed prices is modest and depends on whether stimulus materializes.
forexcrunch.comFX StreetOct 9, 2020After 1,637 past bearish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (39% higher; middle half -0.6% to +0.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
After 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.
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MUFG attributes the largest daily USD/CNY drop since March 2018 to catch-up after the Chinese holiday, US stimulus optimism and Biden election expectations, directly explaining the move.
