
China's yuan softened on Wednesday after a strong rally earlier in the week, as the central bank signaled a preference for slower appreciation. The PBOC raised a macro prudential coefficient for firms making overseas loans, which analysts called indirect currency intervention.
The official midpoint was fixed at its firmest level since June 2018 but slightly weaker than expected.
A stronger yuan and central bank resistance to rapid gains affect the currency backdrop for Chinese feed import demand and dollar-priced commodity purchases. The effect on grain prices is indirect and modest.
Setelah 362 peristiwa makro bearish sebelumnya, Yuan Tiongkok (CNY per USD) bergerak median -0,1% selama 5 sesi (42% lebih tinggi; separuh tengah -0,4% sampai +0,1%), dan -0,2% selama 20 sesi.
Pergerakan benchmark setiap komoditas dari penutupan terakhir sebelum peristiwa. Pembacaan historis menggabungkan peristiwa serupa di masa lalu; itu menggambarkan apa yang terjadi, bukan apa yang akan terjadi. Bukan nasihat investasi.