China
Differentiate between emerging markets, urges Rabobank
The Dutch bank is “cautiously optimistic” about the Russian ruble, but keeps its long-held bearish view on the renminbi
China FX reserves rise for ninth consecutive month
PBoC figures show $700 million increase, bringing total reserves stockpile to 12-month high
China to loosen grip on yuan – Westpac
With growth on a good footing, reform will resume after Xi Jinping's renewed leadership mandate
US Treasury declines to brand China a currency manipulator
In its second report on FX policies since Donald Trump took office, the US Treasury only criticises China, despite campaign promise
Renminbi payments lag Canadian dollar
China's currency loses fifth place as overall share shrinks again – Swift
China’s party congress hints at new PBoC chief
Contest narrows to Guo Shuqing and Jiang Chaoliang
China FX reserves rise for eighth month running as yuan fortifies
PBoC figures show $17bn increase, bringing total stockpile of reserves to 11-month high
PBoC scraps reserve requirements as capital flows ease
Renminbi slides against dollar as Chinese central bank reversed two measures it put in place to fight speculation
Renminbi’s share of global payments rises slightly in July
China's currency retakes fifth place, but its overall share shrinks again, Swift says
Trade barriers could see RMB weaken in retaliation – panellists
China dealt with unpredictability of US administration by letting RMB appreciate, but a trade barrier could reverse this trend
IMF warns China over limited progress on reform
Fund notes the challenges posed by the “impossible trinity” are becoming apparent and need to be addressed
China FX reserves rise for sixth consecutive month
PBoC figures show $24 billion increase, bringing the total stockpile of reserves to a nine-month high
China FX reserves rise for fifth consecutive month
PBoC figures show $3.22 billion increase, resulting in fifth monthly reading above $3 trillion
EM/USD has upside over medium term – Wells Fargo
Most EM currencies will have moderate appreciation against US dollar, but BRL or MXN could be more affected at margin
Renminbi's share of payments rises slightly in May
China’s currency regains position as sixth most used currency for global payments in May, with 1.61% share – Swift data
China FX reserves rise for fourth consecutive month
PBoC figures show $24 billion increase, resulting in fourth monthly reading above $3 trillion
China tweaks the fix
CFETS announces intent to introduce a countercyclical adjustment factor to the USD/CNY pricing mechanism
Surprise renminbi strengthening prompts unwinds
“A lot of long [US$] positions were unsustainable and had to be re-evaluated,” says FX structuring head
Bank of China HK to provide liquidity on EBS Direct
The addition will provide deeper liquidity and more transparency in CNH, already a top-three currency on the venue
Yuan surge is unsustainable – Westpac
USD/CNY is expected to trade at 7.00 in Q3, and at 7.20 by the first half of 2018
Renminbi’s share of global payments slips behind Swiss franc
Decline in the Chinese currency’s internationalisation continues as it loses its ranking of sixth place globally – Swift
Central banks establish GFXC to monitor Global Code's progress
Public and private-sector partnership will include 16 central bank reps; Salmon as first chair and Puth as vice-chair