升破“7”！人民币强势拉升

Group 1 - The offshore RMB against the US dollar broke the important 7.0 level on December 25, marking the first time since September 2024 that it surpassed this threshold, with a minimum of 6.9980 [1] - The onshore RMB also showed strength, breaking the 7.01 level, with a minimum of 7.0061 on the same day [1] - In December, the onshore RMB appreciated nearly 0.9% against the US dollar, while the offshore RMB appreciated about 1% [1] Group 2 - Multiple factors are driving the strength of the RMB, including the recent weakening of the US dollar index due to expectations of continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - Seasonal demand for currency settlement at year-end is providing support for the RMB exchange rate, with banks maintaining a surplus in foreign exchange settlement and sales for seven consecutive months [1] - Analysts suggest that businesses, especially those involved in foreign trade, should manage exchange rate risks effectively and not rely solely on a one-sided view of the RMB exchange rate [2]