Group 1 - The interbank foreign exchange market showed stable trading with a slight month-on-month increase in daily average trading volume, reaching $192.26 billion, although it experienced a year-on-year decline of 4.4% [2] - The daily average trading volume for the RMB foreign exchange market was $143.50 billion, down 7.7% year-on-year but up 5.5% month-on-month, primarily due to a decrease in spot volatility leading to subdued spot trading [2] Group 2 - The US dollar index rebounded after hitting a year-low of 96.22, influenced by a hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve despite a 25 basis point rate cut [3] - By the end of September, the dollar index closed at 97.7750, remaining stable compared to the previous month [3] Group 3 - The RMB exchange rate reached a new high for the year at 7.1019 before slightly retreating, closing at 7.1186 at the end of the month, reflecting a 0.17% appreciation for the month [4] - The CFETS RMB index against a basket of currencies reported an appreciation of 0.21% compared to the previous month [4] Group 4 - The domestic foreign exchange differential shifted from positive to negative, with an average daily differential of -4 basis points for the month, indicating a stronger selling pressure in the first half of the month [5] - The maximum differential recorded was -97 basis points on the 26th, marking the largest differential for the month [5] Group 5 - The implied volatility of RMB foreign exchange options continued to decline, with the 1-month ATM implied volatility dropping to 2.3%, the lowest since August 2024 [6] - The overall market sentiment regarding the RMB exchange rate has warmed, contributing to the decrease in volatility [6] Group 6 - The trading volume of RMB foreign exchange swaps was active, with a daily average of $93.20 billion, up 8.9% month-on-month, driven mainly by state-owned banks [7] - The 1-year swap points reached a new high in two and a half years at -1322 basis points, reflecting a significant increase of 261 basis points from the previous month [7][8] Group 7 - The US dollar liquidity remained loose, with the SOFR rate fluctuating around 4.40% before rising to a year-high of 4.51% mid-month, then declining to 4.14% after the Fed's rate cut [9][10] - The domestic dollar borrowing rates decreased following the Fed's rate cut, with the overnight borrowing rate stabilizing at 4.06% by the end of the month [9][10]

Core Insights - The International Bank for Settlements has released a survey indicating that Hong Kong remains the fourth largest foreign exchange center globally and the largest offshore renminbi business hub [1][3] Foreign Exchange Market - Hong Kong's average daily foreign exchange trading volume increased by 27.2% from $694.4 billion in April 2022 to $883.1 billion in April 2025, driven primarily by increases in foreign exchange swaps, spot transactions, and over-the-counter options [3] - Foreign exchange swaps are the most actively traded instruments, accounting for 64% of the average daily trading volume [3] Offshore Renminbi Market - Hong Kong maintains its position as the largest offshore renminbi foreign exchange and over-the-counter interest rate derivatives center, with average daily renminbi foreign exchange trading volume rising by 64.8% from $191.2 billion in April 2022 to $315.1 billion in April 2025 [3] - The average daily trading volume of renminbi over-the-counter interest rate derivatives also increased by 67.1%, from $14.7 billion in April 2022 to $24.5 billion in April 2025 [3] Interest Rate Derivatives - The average daily trading volume of over-the-counter interest rate derivatives in Hong Kong reached $84.1 billion in April 2025, with the most active instruments being denominated in US dollars, renminbi, and Australian dollars [3]

Core Insights - The interbank foreign exchange market in August experienced stable trading, with a slight year-on-year decline in average daily trading volume [1] - The offshore yuan exchange rate showed a significant appreciation towards the end of August, reflecting stronger market expectations [2] - The implied volatility in the options market indicated a rising short-term appreciation expectation for the yuan [4] Group 1: Trading Volume and Market Activity - In August, the average daily trading volume in the interbank foreign exchange market was $191.86 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.29% and a month-on-month decrease of 7.06% [1] - The average daily trading volume for the yuan was $136.03 billion, down 9.32% year-on-year and 7.65% month-on-month [1] - The foreign currency market and foreign currency interest rate market remained active, with a year-on-year growth rate exceeding 20% [1] Group 2: Exchange Rate Movements - The onshore yuan exchange rate fluctuated between 7.1650 and 7.1950 in early August, strengthening to a midpoint of 7.1030 by the end of the month, representing a 0.83% appreciation [1] - The average daily deviation of the market transaction price from the midpoint was 441 basis points, widening by 236 basis points compared to the previous month [1] - The offshore yuan (CNH) appreciated by 1.02% by the end of August, closing at 7.1276 [2] Group 3: Market Sentiment and Behavior - The average daily net selling of foreign exchange in August was $1.78 million, with a shift from net buying in the first half of the month to net selling in the second half [2] - The market's herd effect index was recorded at 63.52, slightly down from July but above the historical average of 62.65 [2][3] Group 4: Options Market and Interest Rate Differentials - The average daily trading volume in the yuan foreign exchange options market was $5.83 billion, a month-on-month decrease of 22.51% [4] - The implied volatility for at-the-money options rebounded, indicating a notable increase in market sentiment regarding short-term yuan appreciation [4] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield decreased to 4.23% by the end of August, contributing to a narrowing of the interest rate differential between China and the U.S. [4]

Core Viewpoint - In June, the interbank foreign exchange market in China showed stable trading performance amid increasing geopolitical risks, easing uncertainties in U.S. trade policies, and new progress in China-U.S. economic and trade consultations [1] Trading Volume - The average daily trading volume in the interbank foreign exchange market reached $208.217 billion in June, marking a year-on-year increase of 15.71% and remaining above $200 billion for three consecutive months [3] - The average daily trading volume for the RMB foreign exchange market was $152.444 billion, reflecting an 8.89% year-on-year increase but a 3.58% month-on-month decline [3] - The foreign currency market and foreign currency interest rate market saw trading activity increase by over 30% year-on-year [3] Currency Exchange Rates - The U.S. dollar index initially rose and then fell, ending June at 96.77, a depreciation of 2.68% for the month [2] - The RMB exchange rate against the U.S. dollar fluctuated and rose, with the central parity rate on June 20 at 7.1695 [2] - The CFETS index for the RMB against a basket of currencies fell to 95.35 points by the end of June, a cumulative depreciation of 0.64% for the month [2] Interest Rate Differentials - The interest rate differential between China and the U.S. continued to narrow, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropping to 4.23% by the end of June [4] - The 10-year China-U.S. Treasury yield spread narrowed to -264 basis points, a decrease of 10 basis points from the previous month [4] Swap Points - The 1-year swap points rose to -1866 basis points by the end of June, an increase of 194 basis points, marking the highest level in nearly eight months [4] - The difference between the 1-year swap points and the theoretical value based on interest rate parity turned positive, ending at 117 basis points, the highest this year [5] - The overnight interest rate differential between domestic and foreign dollars remained negative throughout June, with the month-end rate at -18 basis points [5]

Core Viewpoint - The foreign exchange market in China has shown significant activity in the first half of the year, with a notable increase in trading volume compared to the previous year [1] Group 1: Market Activity - In the first half of the year, the total trading volume in the domestic RMB foreign exchange market reached 21 trillion USD [1] - This represents a year-on-year growth of 10.2% [1]

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