China sees growth in cross-border RMB use – Xinhua
|The latest report from the China Banking Association showed Monday, the demand for the Chinese currency, the Yuan or Renminbi (RMB), rose in cross-border transactions in the first half of this year, per Xinhua News Agency.
Additional details
“From January to June, cross-border RMB receipts and payments totaled 12.67 trillion yuan (around 1.84 trillion U.S. dollars), up 36.33% year on year.
Of the total transactions, cross-border RMB payments came in at 6.36 trillion yuan, while cross-border RMB receipts accounted for 6.31 trillion yuan.
By the end of June, the RMB's share in global payments stood at 1.76%, making it the world's fifth most important payment currency.
The RMB's share in global payments fluctuated in early 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, but it has recovered.
The internationalization of the RMB is facing challenges stemming from the changing global landscape and downward pressure on the economy.”
Market reaction
Amid renewed US dollar weakness across the board and upbeat Chinese Manufacturing and Services PMIs, USD/CNY faces a double whammy and drops below 6.8500.
At the press time, the cross loses 0.25% to trade at 6.8471.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.