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China's central bank set the yuan's daily fixing rate at its strongest in 15 months, amid offshore currency gains and US dollar weakness, with the yuan briefly surpassing the seven-per-US-dollar threshold, driven by seasonal factors and market expectations of US rate cuts.
China's central bank, PBOC, has committed to preventing the yuan from overshooting its target exchange rate, signaling a cautious approach to currency appreciation amid predictions of further strengthening in 2026, while maintaining exchange rate flexibility and stability to manage economic rebalancing and trade tensions.
China has fixed its yuan at the strongest rate against the dollar in over a year, indicating a potential shift in currency policy or economic conditions.
China's yuan is expected to break the 7.0-per-dollar level in 2026, driven by US Federal Reserve rate cuts, stabilizing trade relations, and policy support, with forecasts suggesting it could strengthen to around 6.8 per dollar.
The depreciation of the Russian rouble is causing significant challenges for Chinese exporters, leading many to halt sales on Russian e-commerce platforms. The fluctuating yuan-rouble exchange rate and the rouble's decline against the US dollar are eroding profit margins and reducing consumer demand in Russia, impacting businesses that trade in roubles.
Russian President Vladimir Putin assured that the ruble's exchange rate is under control despite its recent sharp decline, attributing fluctuations to factors like budgetary payments and oil prices. He emphasized that there is no reason for panic and that the Central Bank has tools to manage inflation without raising interest rates. The ruble's value against the dollar and euro has dropped significantly, with the Central Bank setting the official rate at 108 rubles, a level not seen since March 2022.
Traders are closely monitoring China's daily yuan reference rate on Monday after the currency approached a critical level last week, with the fixing expected to indicate whether Beijing will intervene to support the yuan or allow a modest depreciation. The yuan's stability is crucial as it can impact other markets as a regional currency anchor.
The Japanese Yen fell to its lowest level against the US Dollar since 1990, prompting Japan to issue its strongest warning yet and consider currency intervention, as the yen slid to 151.97 per dollar in Tokyo, nearing the 151.95 level that triggered intervention in October 2022. Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki hinted at possible action, causing traders to back away.
China's yuan rebounded as the central bank set a stronger-than-expected daily reference rate, signaling support for the managed currency and easing concerns about further yuan weakness. The move comes after the yuan broke a key level on Friday, leading to increased global FX volatility, and indicates a willingness to prevent excessive depreciation that could spill over into regional and global currency markets.
The Japanese yen experienced a significant increase against the U.S. dollar, reaching a one-year high of 151.92 before settling at 151.49. Traders are closely monitoring for signs of currency intervention by Japanese authorities, as Japan previously intervened to strengthen the yen in September 2022 and again in mid-October 2022. The cause of the recent sharp move is currently unclear.
The Japanese yen has fallen to its lowest level in a year, as the currency weakened against the US dollar due to rising Treasury yields and expectations of a strong economic recovery in the United States. The decline in the yen reflects a broader trend of investors favoring riskier assets and higher-yielding currencies, while seeking refuge from the low interest rates in Japan.
The USD/JPY exchange rate dropped below 150.00, indicating possible intervention to prevent further decline. The market remains volatile as traders speculate on the next moves, with no immediate confirmation of intervention.
The Russian rouble briefly weakened past 100 against the dollar before recovering slightly, as foreign currency outflows and a shrinking current account surplus weighed on the currency. The rouble's previous slide into triple digits in August prompted an emergency rate hike by the Bank of Russia, and authorities discussed reintroducing controls to support the currency. Despite the recovery, analysts expect the rouble to face continued pressure in the absence of new support measures.
The Indian rupee has dropped below 83 to the US dollar for the first time since October 2022, prompting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to intervene. The rupee's decline is attributed to the rise in US yields, and the RBI's intervention is aimed at stabilizing the currency. Other Asian currencies, including the Korean won, Malaysian ringgit, and Indonesian rupiah, have also weakened against the US dollar.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority in Michigan has announced that it will no longer accept Canadian cash for toll payments starting in October. The decision is due to the unattractive exchange rate and the cumbersome processing operation involved. The authority charges $8 Canadian for the $4 U.S. toll, and the current exchange rate is $1 Canadian for about $0.76 U.S. As a result, most travelers already prefer to pay using cards rather than cash. The authority generates significantly more revenue in U.S. currency compared to Canadian cash, and the toll for Canadian cash is higher due to the exchange process.