
According to Goldman Sachs, China's central bank changed its yuan fixing mechanism after the US presidential election to support a stronger currency. The move was made as capital outflows grew and President-elect Trump threatened protectionist trade policies.
A deliberate change in fixing practice signals state intervention to stabilize the yuan, which reduces the odds of a sharp devaluation that would hit Chinese import demand. Trade-policy threats also keep US-China export flows uncertain.
Após 50 eventos baixista de política passados, Yuan chinês (CNY por USD) subiu em mediana -0,1% em 5 sessões (46% de alta; metade central de -0,4% a +0,4%), e -0,0% em 20.
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Goldman noted the PBOC fixing mechanism was geared toward a stronger currency, a policy signal that anchored yuan strength.