Headline: PBOC Expected to Set USD/CNY Fixing Near 7.1121
China’s central bank is expected to announce its daily yuan reference rate around 01:15 GMT, with market estimates pointing to a USD/CNY fixing close to 7.1121. The fixing is closely watched by foreign exchange traders for clues on policy direction and intraday guidance for the renminbi.
Under its managed floating exchange rate regime, the People’s Bank of China sets a daily midpoint for the onshore yuan, anchoring trading for the session. Spot USD/CNY is then allowed to move within a band of plus or minus 2% around that midpoint. The central rate reflects a mix of market conditions, economic data, and broader currency market dynamics, providing a benchmark for banks and corporates active in China’s FX market.
If price action approaches the edge of the band or volatility spikes, the PBOC can step in to stabilize trading, including through direct intervention. A fixing near 7.1121 would signal the central bank’s desired starting point for the day and can influence both onshore CNY and offshore CNH pricing across Asian trading hours.
Key Points: – Market expects the PBOC to set the USD/CNY reference rate near 7.1121 – Daily fixing typically released around 01:15 GMT – Yuan trades within a +/-2% band around the announced midpoint – The fixing guides onshore FX pricing and informs broader market sentiment – PBOC may intervene to manage volatility and maintain orderly trading
