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PBoC sets USD/CNY mid-point at 7.0128 vs exp. 6.9832 (Prev. 7.0197)

The People's Bank of China (PBoC) has set the USD/CNY mid-point significantly higher than market expectations, suggesting a more generous Yuan valuation adjustment.

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This could be interpreted as a dovish signal from the PBoC, potentially impacting risk sentiment and the broader Forex market as traders reassess expectations for growth and policy direction. Watch how this influences flows in Asian currencies and commodities related to China.

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