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The Chinese yuan (Symbol: USDCNH) recovered from three consecutive sessions of decline as traders brace for significant economic data releases, including the U.S. inflation report and China’s manufacturing PMI.
The movement of the Chinese yuan has largely been constrained within a narrow trading range, with market participants closely monitoring the U.S. dollar and the anticipated rate cut trajectory by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Picture: USDCNH stable after three-day decline, as observed on the VT Markets app.
The preferred inflation measure of the Fed, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, is scheduled for release on Friday. This data will be crucial in determining its next steps regarding monetary policy. Any signs of easing inflation could solidify expectations for more aggressive rate cuts, which would likely weaken the dollar further and provide additional support to the yuan.
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In China, attention is turning to the upcoming purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for July, which is set to be released on Saturday. This index is a key indicator of economic activity and is particularly important now, given concerns about the strength of China’s economic recovery.
With that, the Chinese yuan has appreciated by 1.3% against the U.S. dollar this month, recovering much of its earlier losses for the year. This strength has been largely driven by a weakening dollar, which fell to a 13-month low earlier this week.
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set its midpoint rate at 7.1299 per dollar before the market opened, only marginally weaker than market expectations. Analysts noted that with the dollar trading in consolidation mode, there was little need for the PBOC to make significant adjustments.
For short-term traders, the recent firmness of the Chinese yuan presents a potential opportunity, especially with key economic data on the horizon. The US inflation data could trigger significant moves in the dollar, impacting yuan positioning. A weaker-than-expected PCE reading could lead to further dollar depreciation, benefiting the yuan.
On the other hand, stronger-than-expected inflation data might reverse such gains. In China, the PMI data will be critical. A stronger-than-expected PMI could support further yuan appreciation, while a disappointing reading might weigh on the currency. Traders should remain vigilant and exercise risk management based on the upcoming data releases and their potential implications for global economic trends.
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