攻势再起！年内人民币中间价涨近千点，年底“破7”概率加大

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese yuan has strengthened significantly against the US dollar, with the midpoint rate rising nearly 1000 basis points this year, increasing the likelihood of the yuan breaking the 7.0 mark by year-end [1][2][4]. Exchange Rate Trends - As of October 27, the yuan's midpoint rate against the dollar was reported at 7.0881, marking the highest level since October 15, 2024, with a daily increase of 47 basis points [1]. - The onshore yuan has depreciated by 2.56% against the dollar, while the offshore yuan has seen a more significant decline of 3.05% [1]. - The dollar index has dropped below 99, with an 8.8% decline this year, marking its worst performance since 1973 [3]. Economic Factors Influencing the Yuan - Factors contributing to the yuan's strength include a rise in September's export growth, structural recovery in prices, and progress in US-China trade negotiations, which have bolstered market confidence [2][5]. - The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates, with a 98.9% probability of a 25 basis point cut in October, further weakening the dollar and alleviating external pressures on the yuan [2][3]. Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the yuan will continue to operate in a strong position in the short term, with a focus on the dollar's performance and the central bank's management of the midpoint rate [4]. - The potential for the yuan to test the 7.0 mark is supported by favorable domestic fundamentals and seasonal demand for currency exchange [5][6]. - The central bank's ample policy tools and flexible approach to managing the exchange rate are expected to maintain stability in the yuan's value [5][6].