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Deutsche Bank analysts say the new RMB fixing formula and PBoC dollar selling drove about 1.44% onshore and 2.27% offshore yuan appreciation. They note the countercyclical factor was meant to offset herd behaviour in the onshore market.
A stronger yuan that Beijing is actively managing affects the dollar cost of Chinese feed imports and the pace of buying. The policy-driven nature means the trend could reverse if authorities change course.
octaafrica.netJun 2, 2017After 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.
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.
