Trump Tariffs Trigger Sharp Drop in Asian Currencies
On Monday, Asian currencies weakened significantly after the U.S. dollar rallied following President Trump's new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, leading to retaliatory threats and predictions of further currency depreciation.
Trump Tariffs Trigger Sharp Drop in Asian Currencies
On Monday, Asian currencies weakened significantly after the U.S. dollar rallied following President Trump's new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, leading to retaliatory threats and predictions of further currency depreciation.
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China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth
China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...
China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth
China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...
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China's Economic Slowdown Drives Record Low Government Bond Yields
Due to weak loan demand from consumers and businesses amid a slowing Chinese economy, Chinese banks are investing heavily in government bonds, driving yields to record lows; this reflects the lack of attractive alternatives and persistent deflationary pressures, while the central bank recently halte...
China's Economic Slowdown Drives Record Low Government Bond Yields
Due to weak loan demand from consumers and businesses amid a slowing Chinese economy, Chinese banks are investing heavily in government bonds, driving yields to record lows; this reflects the lack of attractive alternatives and persistent deflationary pressures, while the central bank recently halte...
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China Shifts to "Moderately Loose" Monetary Policy After 14 Years
China has adopted a "moderately loose" monetary policy for 2025, marking a significant shift from its 14-year "prudent" stance, involving interest rate cuts, reserve requirement ratio reductions, and unconventional measures to boost domestic demand, stabilize the yuan, and counter economic headwinds...
China Shifts to "Moderately Loose" Monetary Policy After 14 Years
China has adopted a "moderately loose" monetary policy for 2025, marking a significant shift from its 14-year "prudent" stance, involving interest rate cuts, reserve requirement ratio reductions, and unconventional measures to boost domestic demand, stabilize the yuan, and counter economic headwinds...
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China to Prioritize Monetary Easing to Boost Domestic Demand in 2025
China's central bank will prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, potentially cutting interest rates by 0.5 percentage points and reserve requirement ratios by 0.5 to 1 percentage point, despite expecting moderate yuan depreciation against the US dollar in the first half of the ...
China to Prioritize Monetary Easing to Boost Domestic Demand in 2025
China's central bank will prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, potentially cutting interest rates by 0.5 percentage points and reserve requirement ratios by 0.5 to 1 percentage point, despite expecting moderate yuan depreciation against the US dollar in the first half of the ...
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RMB Rises to Fourth in Global Payments
In November, the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) became the fourth most used currency globally for payments, holding a 3.89% share—a 22.12% increase from October—primarily driven by increased usage in Hong Kong, the UK, and Singapore, reflecting China's ongoing efforts to internationalize its currency.
RMB Rises to Fourth in Global Payments
In November, the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) became the fourth most used currency globally for payments, holding a 3.89% share—a 22.12% increase from October—primarily driven by increased usage in Hong Kong, the UK, and Singapore, reflecting China's ongoing efforts to internationalize its currency.
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China Launches 11 Billion Euro Stimulus Plan Amid Economic Slowdown
In response to sluggish consumer spending, the Chinese government launched an 81 billion yuan (almost 11 billion euro) plan to exchange old for new appliances at discounted prices, alongside significant discounts on electric vehicles and other consumer goods, amid concerns about economic growth, hig...
China Launches 11 Billion Euro Stimulus Plan Amid Economic Slowdown
In response to sluggish consumer spending, the Chinese government launched an 81 billion yuan (almost 11 billion euro) plan to exchange old for new appliances at discounted prices, alongside significant discounts on electric vehicles and other consumer goods, amid concerns about economic growth, hig...
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China's Central Bank Takes Steps to Stabilize Yuan Amid Strong US Dollar
On Monday, China's central bank governor vowed to stabilize the yuan against the strong US dollar, raising the macro-prudential adjustment parameter for cross-border financing to 1.75 and issuing central bank bills in Hong Kong, resulting in the yuan modestly strengthening to 7.3320 per dollar.
China's Central Bank Takes Steps to Stabilize Yuan Amid Strong US Dollar
On Monday, China's central bank governor vowed to stabilize the yuan against the strong US dollar, raising the macro-prudential adjustment parameter for cross-border financing to 1.75 and issuing central bank bills in Hong Kong, resulting in the yuan modestly strengthening to 7.3320 per dollar.
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PBOC Halts Bond Purchases to Counter Yuan Weakness
China's central bank halted government bond purchases on Friday to counter a weakening yuan and record-low bond yields, driven by a widening yield gap with U.S. bonds and expectations of future stimulus. The move aims to stabilize the currency and increase yields.
PBOC Halts Bond Purchases to Counter Yuan Weakness
China's central bank halted government bond purchases on Friday to counter a weakening yuan and record-low bond yields, driven by a widening yield gap with U.S. bonds and expectations of future stimulus. The move aims to stabilize the currency and increase yields.
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Dollar Hits Two-Year High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
The US dollar index (DXY00) reached a two-year high on Tuesday, increasing by 0.29%, due to strong year-end demand, a weakening Chinese yuan, rising US Treasury yields, and stronger-than-expected US home price increases in October.
Dollar Hits Two-Year High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
The US dollar index (DXY00) reached a two-year high on Tuesday, increasing by 0.29%, due to strong year-end demand, a weakening Chinese yuan, rising US Treasury yields, and stronger-than-expected US home price increases in October.
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China Prioritizes Domestic Demand Boost, Despite Yuan Depreciation Risks
Facing headwinds from potential US tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate differentials, China plans to prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, aiming for long-term yuan stability despite potential short-term depreciation.
China Prioritizes Domestic Demand Boost, Despite Yuan Depreciation Risks
Facing headwinds from potential US tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate differentials, China plans to prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, aiming for long-term yuan stability despite potential short-term depreciation.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Rate Cut Weakens Yuan, Hong Kong Mirrors Move
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points, causing the offshore yuan to weaken to 7.3218 against the dollar; the Hong Kong Monetary Authority also reduced its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%; China maintained its loan prime rates, while the market anticipates furthe...
Fed Rate Cut Weakens Yuan, Hong Kong Mirrors Move
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points, causing the offshore yuan to weaken to 7.3218 against the dollar; the Hong Kong Monetary Authority also reduced its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%; China maintained its loan prime rates, while the market anticipates furthe...
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32% Bias Score