Australian Dollar Declines Amid Market Caution
Australian Dollar Declines Amid Market Caution The Australian Dollar (AUD) edged lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, though the AUD/USD pair experienced minor gains as the USD softened slightly with a modest dip in US Treasury yields. The AUD might find some support from the hawkish tone surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia […]
Gold Price Stays Low Amid Rate Concerns, Rising US Dollar Demand
Gold Price Stays Low Amid Rate Concerns, Rising US Dollar Demand During early trading in Europe on Tuesday, the gold price (XAU/USD) faced renewed selling pressure, diminishing some of the modest recovery gains it had made from the previous day. These gains had lifted the price from a low of $2,287—the lowest in over a […]
Yuan Falls to Lowest Level Since November as China Permits Declines
Yuan Falls to Lowest Level Since November as China Permits Declines China’s onshore yuan dropped to its weakest level since November, signaling that policymakers are gradually allowing the currency to decline against a resilient US dollar. The yuan fell to as low as 7.2487 per dollar as the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) gradually reduced […]
Yuan’s Global Expansion Efforts Face Domestic Setback
Yuan’s Global Expansion Efforts Face Domestic Setback As Chinese leader Xi Jinping pushes to enhance the yuan’s role in global trade and finance, he faces resistance from an unexpected quarter: mainland companies. Recent data from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) indicates that corporate leaders are hesitant to convert their foreign-exchange earnings into the local […]
China’s Central Bank Restarts 14-Day Reverse Repos to Ease Year-End Liquidity
China’s Central Bank Restarts 14-Day Reverse Repos to Ease Year-End Liquidity After a three-month hiatus, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has recommenced its practice of injecting short-term cash into the financial system via 14-day reverse repurchase agreements (reverse repos). This move, enacted on Monday, is part of a broader strategy to manage the surging […]
UAE and China Renew $4.9 Billion Currency Swap Agreement
UAE and China Renew $4.9 Billion Currency Swap Agreement The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the People’s Republic of China have reinforced their financial ties by renewing a substantial currency swap arrangement. On Tuesday, the Central Bank of the UAE and the People’s Bank of China ratified a continuation of their bilateral currency swap agreement. […]
Former PBOC Official Expects Significant Impact from China’s Stimulus Plan
Former PBOC Official Expects Significant Impact from China’s Stimulus Plan Former Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China and ex-Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Zhu Min, has expressed optimism about the impact of China’s recently unveiled stimulus plan. This plan is strategically designed to bolster emerging sectors of the economy while […]
China Encourages FX Trading Reduction to Bolster Weakening Yuan
China Encourages FX Trading Reduction to Bolster Weakening Yuan China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has reportedly instructed several brokerage firms to reduce their proprietary trading in the foreign exchange market, signaling the authorities’ efforts to stabilize the weakening yuan. This move comes as the yuan faced significant pressure, having reached a […]
China’s Surprise Rate Cut Sparks Drop in Key Bond Yield and Yuan
China’s Surprise Rate Cut Sparks Drop in Key Bond Yield and Yuan The recent surprise rate cut by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has sent shockwaves through the Chinese market. The aim was to stimulate economic growth, but it has led to unintended consequences. The benchmark government bond yield has plummeted to a three-year […]
Nikkei Paces Asia in Market Gains, China Trails
Nikkei Paces Asia in Market Gains, China Trails Asian stock markets kicked off the week on a positive note, with Japan’s Nikkei Index spearheading the gains while China trailed. The surge in demand for tech stocks fuelled Japan’s market, as investors prepared for a week filled with data that will offer vital insights into the […]