人民币回暖了！年底有望升至7.1 这波变化你看懂了吗？

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese economy is showing resilience and strong growth, supporting the appreciation of the RMB against the USD, while external factors such as a weakening USD and positive developments in US-China trade negotiations also contribute to this trend [1][3][4]. Economic Performance - In the first half of the year, China's economy demonstrated "steady progress and new achievements in high-quality development," with a robust GDP growth rate in the second quarter [1][6]. - The GDP growth rate for the second quarter exceeded expectations, reflecting the strong vitality and resilience of the Chinese economy [4][6]. Currency Exchange Dynamics - The RMB/USD exchange rate has strengthened, with the midpoint rate rising from 7.1586 at the end of June to 7.1494 at the end of July, indicating a bullish trend [3][4]. - On August 4, the RMB midpoint rate was reported at 7.1395, marking the largest increase since January 21 of the same year [3]. Policy and Market Signals - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) are implementing measures to support the RMB, including easing foreign investment quotas and encouraging the use of RMB in cross-border trade [4][7]. - The Central Political Bureau's meeting at the end of July released multiple positive policy signals aimed at improving economic fundamentals and market expectations [1][6]. Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the RMB will likely continue to appreciate, with expectations of reaching 7.1 by year-end, driven by a combination of domestic and international factors [7][8]. - The RMB is expected to exhibit "two-way fluctuations" while remaining generally stable, with potential for temporary breakthroughs under favorable conditions [7][8].