The USD/JPY pair has declined below the 141.50 zone, hitting a daily low of 141.28. Stealth intervention by the BoJ gives the Japanese yen considerable traction. The pair is trading at 141.27 at the time of writing. Cautious market mood amid PBoC rate cut is expected to limit the Yen …
Read More »Global economic concerns, pessimistic outlook drag WTI lower
WTI crude oil prices have been affected by global economic concerns and a pessimistic outlook. Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast for WTI crude oil from $89 a barrel to $81 by the end of the year due to expectations of increased oil supplies from Russia and Iran. This downward …
Read More »PBOC: RRR cut by 25 bps effective as of April 25
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced on Friday that it will cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for all banks by 25 basis points (bps) effective from April 25.The PBOC further noted that it will cut RRR by an additional 25 bps for some smaller banks and noted that …
Read More »PBOC kept interest rates unchanged at 2.85%.
The People’s Bank of China kept its key interest rate unchanged in a surprise move, despite expectations of more stimulus, as Beijing is currently suffering from a spike in coronavirus cases. The People’s Bank of China said it kept the one-year medium-term loan rate unchanged at 2.85%. China is currently …
Read More »PBOC Cuts RRR by 50 bps
In an unexpected move, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) cut the Reserve Ratio Requirement (RRR) for banks by 50 bps with effect from July 15. Weighted average RRR for all financial institutions at 8.9% after the new cut.
Read More »PBOC Sets Yuan Reference Rate at 6.5320
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.5320 versus Monday’s fix at 6.5362.
Read More »PBOC Sets Yuan Reference Rate at 6.7195
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.7260 versus Wednesday’s fix at .
Read More »PBOC Sets Yuan Reference Rate at 6.6725
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.6725 versus Friday’s fix at 6.6703.
Read More »PBOC Sets Yuan Reference Rate at 6.8101
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.8101 versus Tuesday’s 6.8171.
Read More »PBOC Fixes Yuan Mid-Point Against USD at 6.8171
People Bank of China fixed the Yuan Mid-Point against the US dollar At 6.8171 (est 6.8133). China’s central bank is also to inject 100 bln yuan via 14-day reverse repos. The fixing restricts the onshore yuan’s daily moves to 2% on either side of it
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