Group 1: Currency Exchange Dynamics - Recent appreciation of the RMB is driven by foreign trade enterprises' settlement behavior rather than domestic investors or central bank guidance[2][3][4]. - The "swap premium" indicator, reflecting the central bank's attitude towards maintaining the exchange rate, is currently at a low level (+200 pips), indicating a smoothing of exchange rate fluctuations rather than an active push for appreciation[12][11]. - The "Shanghai gold premium" remains elevated at 500-1000 pips, suggesting a divergence in domestic investors' recognition of the current exchange rate, indicating they are not the main drivers of recent appreciation[19][18]. Group 2: Economic Context and Implications - The widening of the US-China interest rate differential is unusual during the recent RMB appreciation, primarily due to rising US Treasury yields driven by credit weakness rather than economic strength[26][10]. - The RMB's recent appreciation benefits from two factors: the discount on US dollar assets requiring higher yields for compensation and high interest rates suppressing credit expansion amid recession fears[26][10]. - Future RMB exchange rate pricing frameworks must consider the variable of US dollar credit, as the traditional significance of the US-China interest rate differential may no longer apply effectively[26][10]. Group 3: Risks and Considerations - Risks include potential disruptions from US tariffs and increasing domestic economic pressures, which could impact the RMB's stability[7][32].