离岸人民币升破7关口，在岸汇率创9月底新高

Group 1 - The offshore RMB against the US dollar has surpassed the "7" mark for the first time since October 2024, indicating a significant strengthening of the currency [1] - On the same day, the onshore RMB also rose above 7.01, reaching a new high since late September 2024 [1] - The People's Bank of China reported that the central parity rate for the RMB against the US dollar was set at 7.0392, an increase of 79 basis points from the previous trading day, marking a new high since October 2024 [1] Group 2 - Factors contributing to the recent strengthening of the RMB include reduced external pressures, enhanced internal resilience, precise policy adjustments, and a shift in market expectations [1] - The weakening of the US dollar index, driven by the Federal Reserve entering a rate-cutting phase, has led to a passive appreciation of major non-USD currencies, including the RMB [1] - The resilience of China's economic fundamentals, particularly the unexpected performance of exports and the attractiveness of the capital market, has provided internal support for the exchange rate [1] Group 3 - Seasonal increases in corporate demand for currency settlement towards the end of the year are also contributing to the strengthening of the RMB [1] - Analysts advise foreign trade enterprises to avoid betting on unilateral exchange rate trends and to utilize foreign exchange derivatives such as options and futures to manage exchange rate risks [1]