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An OMFIF analysis says the renminbi has fallen substantially this year against the dollar, down nearly 8.5%, despite a rebound of about 5% from October lows. Capital outflows driven by higher U.S. rates are the main cause, even though China's current account surplus is large.
Authorities have acted to slow depreciation.
Persistent yuan weakness makes Chinese imports of dollar-priced commodities more expensive, which can weigh on demand. The outlook depends on whether U.S. rate peaks and China's reopening curb capital outflows.
omfif.orgMark SobelDec 5, 2022After 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.
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.
