PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.3681 (vs. estimate at 6.3665)

  • The People's Bank of China set the onshore yuan (CNY) reference rate for the trading session ahead.
  • USD/CNY is the onshore yuan. Its permitted to trade plus or minus 2% from this daily reference rate.

  • CNH is the offshore yuan. USD/CNH has no restrictions on its trading range.

  • A significantly stronger or weaker rate than expected is typically considered a signal from the PBOC.

PBoC injects 20bn yuan via 7-day reverse repos in open market operations

  • 200bn in RRs mature today

  • thus a drain of net 180bn yuan (a withdrawal of cash liquidity after the holiday)

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