Upward momentum in USD/CNH past 7.35 has been effectively halted. Economists at CIBC Capital Markets analyze the pair’s outlook.
We expect the authorities to continue intervening in both equity and currency markets after both neared two-year lows in October.
US data strength points to some limited USD/CNH upside – we forecast 7.34 by Q4 – but the PBoC has effectively drawn a line just below 7.40.
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