Core Viewpoint - The recent strengthening of the RMB against the USD is driven by multiple internal and external factors, including a weak USD index, strong domestic equity market performance, and favorable monetary policy signals from the Federal Reserve [1][3][4]. External Factors - The Federal Reserve's shift in policy, particularly the indication of a potential rate cut in September, has significantly impacted the currency market, leading to a nearly 10% decline in the USD index since the beginning of the year [3]. - The RMB's appreciation is partly due to the accelerated rise in the RMB/USD central parity rate, with the central bank recently issuing 45 billion yuan in offshore RMB central bank bills, tightening offshore RMB liquidity [3][4]. Internal Factors - The recovery of China's capital market has attracted cross-border capital inflows, with significant increases in major stock indices: the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 7.97%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 15.32%, and the ChiNext Index by 24.13% in August [4]. - Continuous expansion of the trade surplus in recent months has provided real demand-side support for the RMB exchange rate [4][5]. Economic Outlook - The ongoing improvement in China's economic fundamentals, driven by structural transformation and supportive policies, is expected to provide long-term support for the stability of the RMB exchange rate [4][5]. - Analysts predict that the RMB exchange rate will likely maintain a steady trend, with expectations of a gradual convergence of onshore, offshore, and central parity rates [5].

Core Insights - The foreign exchange market in China has maintained stability despite increased volatility in the international currency market, with a notable rebound and subsequent decline in the US dollar index [1][2] Group 1: Exchange Settlement and Sales - In July, banks settled foreign exchange transactions amounting to 233.6 billion USD and sold 210.8 billion USD, resulting in a surplus of 22.8 billion USD [1] - For the first seven months of the year, cumulative bank settlements reached 1.3768 trillion USD, while cumulative sales totaled 1.3793 trillion USD, indicating a continued surplus trend [1] - The exchange rates for enterprises and individuals showed a slight increase in settlement rates and stable sales rates, reflecting stable market expectations and active trading [1] Group 2: Cross-Border Capital Flows - Cross-border income and expenditure for non-bank sectors remained at historically high levels, with a near balance in receipts and payments [1] - Net inflows from goods trade increased by 33% month-on-month, maintaining a high level of activity [1] - Outflows from service trade and investment income rose by 34% and 7% respectively, attributed to seasonal factors such as summer travel and corporate dividend distributions [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report The power of bullish sentiment on the RMB exchange rate remains strong. The RMB deposit in the Hong Kong offshore market has returned to the trillion - yuan scale, and the RMB remittance related to cross - border trade settlement has increased significantly month - on - month. The RMB exchange rate is expected to continue to fluctuate strongly in the short term, and the RMB bond's allocation and trading attractiveness are expected to continue to increase [2]. Summary by Directory 1. April: Hong Kong Offshore RMB Deposit and Remittance - As of the end of April 2025, the Hong Kong RMB deposit scale was 1030.895 billion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 7.4% and a year - on - year decrease of 5.3%. The total RMB remittance related to cross - border trade settlement was 1362.144 billion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 15.0% and a year - on - year increase of 8.4%. The RMB RTGS clearing amount dropped to 58.5 trillion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 12.7% and a year - on - year decrease of 8.1% [5]. 2. May: USD Index and RMB Exchange Rate - The USD index first rose and then fell in May. The monthly average value decreased by 0.56% compared with April, and the decline was narrower than that in April. The RMB exchange rate fluctuated upwards, and the monthly average value of the on - offshore exchange rate turned positive. In April, the foreign exchange settlement and sales surplus expanded. High - frequency data showed that the average daily trading volume of the USD/CNY spot inquiry in May increased by 13.2% month - on - month. In the short term, the RMB exchange rate is expected to continue to fluctuate strongly [2][7][11]. 3. May: Interest Rates - In May, there was no issuance of offshore RMB treasury bonds or central bank bills. The offshore RMB liquidity was abundant, and the CNH HIBOR fluctuated slightly downward. The HKD HIBOR declined significantly, and the average value of the offshore RMB - HKD interest rate spread widened. The on - shore SHIBOR continued to decline, and the average value of the on - offshore RMB interest rate spread narrowed. In the future, the SHIBOR volatility may increase stage by stage near the end of the quarter, the CNH HIBOR is expected to continue to fluctuate at a low level, and the HKD HIBOR may rise from a low level, but the probability of a significant upward trend is small [3][4]. 4. May: Swap Points and Derivatives - In May, the average values of on - and offshore RMB swap points showed different trends, and the inversion range of the on - offshore swap point spread continued to narrow. The trading volume of RMB futures on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange decreased, the open interest increased, and the settlement price strengthened. The option market continued to be bullish on the RMB exchange rate, indicating that the power of bullish sentiment on the RMB exchange rate remains strong [19][22]. 5. May - June: Offshore RMB Bonds - In May, the financing amount of offshore RMB bonds continued to decline. In April, the custody scale of overseas institutions in the inter - bank bond market rose to the highest level in nearly 7 months. Looking forward, the RMB exchange rate is expected to continue to strengthen, the probability of intensive issuance of offshore RMB treasury bonds in the short term is low, but the allocation and trading attractiveness of RMB bonds are expected to continue to increase [25][27][28].