PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.3732 (vs. estimate at 6.3719)

  • 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. The rate 100 points away from the Reuters survey estimate is significantly weaker for the CNY.

The previous close for USD/CNY was 6.3663

The PBOC inject 150 yuan via 7 day reverse repos (rate remains at 2.1%)

  • 30bn yuan mature today

  • thus a net 120bn yuan injection

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