PBoC sets USD/CNY mid-point at 6.8654 vs exp. 6.8313 (Prev. 6.8649)

The People's Bank of China's mid-point setting for the USD/CNY at 6.8654 indicates a weaker yuan than expected, as it surpassed the forecast of 6.8313.

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This depreciation signals potential PBoC support for export competitiveness and could imply a more dovish monetary stance, impacting market sentiment toward the yuan and broader risk assets.

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