PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.9458 (vs. estimate at 6.9135)

The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate.

Previous close 6.9208

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PBOC inject 311.4bn yuan via 7-day RRs @1.4%