JPY: USD/JPY Breaks To Multi Month Lows, Futures Activity Higher

Feb-20 01:41

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USD/JPY sits close to session lows in latest dealings, the pair last near 150.65/70, up around 0.55%...

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CHINA: Central Bank Injects Liquidity via OMO. 

Jan-21 01:36
  • The PBOC issued CNY256bn of 14-day reverse repo at 1.65% during this morning’s open market operations.
  • Today’s maturities CNY55bn.
  • Net liquidity injection CNY201bn.
  • The PBOC monitors and maintains liquidity through the issuance of reverse repo.
  • Today’s CFETS pledged repo index from deposit institutions is at 1.65% and the overnight REPO rate is at 1.75%.
  • It is widely expected that the PBOC will continue to provide liquidity as China heads into the Lunar New Year period.
  • The Lunar New Year holidays sees China out Jan 28-Feb 04 inclusive.  

 

 

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MNI: CHINA PBOC CONDUCTS CNY256 BLN VIA 14-DAY REVERSE REPO TUE

Jan-21 01:24
  • CHINA PBOC CONDUCTS CNY256 BLN VIA 14-DAY REVERSE REPO TUE

CNH: USD/CNY Fixing Dips, But Focus On Tariff Headlines

Jan-21 01:20

The USD/CNY fixing printed at 7.1703, versus a BBG consensus of 7.2934. 

  • The fixing compares to yesterday's 7.1886 outcome. Today's fixing is the lowest level since early Nov.
  • USD/CNH spiked higher to 7.2939, from earlier lows of 7.2524, as headlines from US President Trump crossed. He stated 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would likely be imposed on Feb 1.
  • USD/CNH has stabilized somewhat since, last near 7.2800, around 0.25% weaker in CNH terms.