The Chineze Yuan (CNH) edged down after the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) unexpectedly cut the seven-day reverse repo rate, BBH FX analysts note.
China looks set for weaker growth in the years ahead
“CNH edged down after the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) unexpectedly cut the seven-day reverse repo rate 10 bp to a historic low of 1.70%. The PBOC is trying to shore-up sluggish Chinese economic activity.”
“However, until China deals with its huge debt overhang (total debt is more than 300% of GDP), the country looks set for weaker growth in the years ahead.”
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