USD/CNY fix: Weakest level since April 2 2021, 6.5590

Ross J Burland FXStreet

In recent trade today, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the yuan (CNY) at 6.5590 vs. the estimate of 6.5585 and the last close of 6.5615.

Today's fix was the weakest level since April 2 2021.

About the fix

China maintains strict control of the yuan’s rate on the mainland.

The onshore yuan (CNY) differs from the offshore one (CNH) in trading restrictions, this last one is not as tightly controlled.

Each morning, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets a so-called daily midpoint fix, based on the yuan’s previous day closing level and quotations taken from the inter-bank dealer.

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Ross J Burland

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Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.

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