Core Viewpoint - The Chinese yuan's exchange rate indices have shown significant increases, reaching new highs since April 2025, indicating a strengthening trend in the yuan against a basket of currencies [1][5]. Exchange Rate Indices - The CFETS yuan exchange rate index is reported at 97.96, up 0.35% week-on-week, marking a new high since April 2025 [1][2]. - The BIS currency basket yuan exchange rate index stands at 104.19, with a weekly increase of 0.32%, also a new high since April 2025 [1][2]. - The SDR currency basket yuan exchange rate index is at 92.34, reflecting a weekly rise of 0.08%, reaching a new high since April 2025 [1][2]. Market Dynamics - The US dollar index experienced fluctuations, ultimately declining by 0.18% to close at 99.54 points for the week [5]. - The onshore yuan against the US dollar closed at 7.1210, with a weekly increase of 10 basis points, while the offshore yuan closed at 7.1252, down 28 basis points [5]. - The yuan's central parity rate against the US dollar was set at 7.0836, up 31 basis points for the week [5]. Internal Factors - The yuan's central parity rate has reached a yearly high, with a strong performance against a basket of currencies, supporting the CFETS yuan exchange rate index near 98 [5]. - The increase in net settlement of foreign exchange is expected to continue, driven by policy guidance, contributing to the long-term appreciation of the yuan [5]. Economic Outlook - Upcoming economic data releases for October are anticipated to provide further insights into the yuan's performance [6]. - Analysts predict that 2025 may mark the beginning of a new appreciation cycle for the yuan, with expectations of the yuan potentially breaking the 7.0 mark against the US dollar by 2026 [6]. - The diversification of export structures and the internationalization of the yuan are expected to reduce the exchange rate risk associated with the US dollar [6][7].
上周三大人民币汇率指数全线上行 市场对人民币升值预期继续升温
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-11-10 05:32