USD/CNY fix model: Projection at 6.8709 - Nomura

Ivan Delgado Independent Analyst

Nomura's model projects the fix to be 378 pips higher than the previous fix (6.8709 from 6.8331) and 139 pips higher than the previous official spot USD/CNY close of 6.8570. The basket implied change is 182 pips higher than the previous official spot USD/CNY close (6.8752 from 6.8570), Nomura adds

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Ivan Delgado

Independent Analyst

Established in the Asian continent since 2009, Ivan studied a degree in Business at the University Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona), while also earning a postgraduate degree in Business Administration.

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