Chinese Yuan: Gradual gains toward 6.6640 against US Dollar – UOB

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UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that USD/CNH has extended its pullback, with no clear signs of recovery and downside momentum still in place. Intraday, they see scope for a brief dip below nearby support before stabilisation, while the 1–3 week and 1–3 month views both favour a gradual decline as long as the pair remains capped by strong resistance and the cloud boundary.

Offshore Yuan keeps Dollar on defensive

"24-HOUR VIEW: USD dipped to a low of 6.6792 two days ago. When USD was at 6.6820 yesterday, we highlighted the following: “Downward momentum is starting to slow, but there is scope for USD to test 6.6780 before a more sustained recovery can be expected. The next support at 6.6720 is unlikely to come under threat. Resistance is at 6.6845.” USD fell more than expected to 6.6735 and there is no sign of a recovery. Today, USD could dip below 6.6720 and test 6.6700. Based on the prevailing momentum, a continued decline below 6.6700 is unlikely. Resistance is at 6.6805."

"1-3 WEEKS VIEW: We have been holding a negative USD view since early last week. Yesterday (20 Oct, spot at 6.6820), we highlighted that USD “could continue to edge lower to 6.6720.” USD then dipped to a low of 6.6735. Despite declining, downward momentum has not increased significantly. However, as long as USD holds below 6.6850 (‘strong resistance’ level previously at 6.6950), it could decline gradually toward 6.6640."

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