PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1139 (vs. estimate at 7.1132)

The People’s Bank of China set the onshore yuan (CNY) reference rate for the trading session ahead.

• USD/CNY is the onshore yuan. Its permitted to trade plus or minus 2% from this daily reference rate.
• CNH is the offshore yuan. USD /CNH has no restrictions on its trading range.
• A significantly stronger or weaker rate than expected is typically considered a signal from the PBOC.

The previous close was 7.1210

This was the strongest level since June 13

In open market operations:

• PBOC injects 300 billion Yuan via 1- year MLF at 2.30% versus prior 2.30%
• Injects CNY 471B via 7-day reverse repo at maintained 1.70%

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.