Yuan Gains as PBOC Sets Stronger Fix; EM Currencies React to Oil
Key takeaways
- The yuan strengthened after PBOC set its fix below 6.8 for the first time since 2023.
- Indian rupee faces weakness pressure from higher oil prices tied to Iran-Gulf tensions, while Korean won sees liberalization moves.
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China's currency got stronger after its central bank set a higher daily value for it. This could affect costs for goods traded with China while rising oil prices may add pressure on the Indian currency.
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