Yuan Declines to Two-Year Low Amid Rising Pressure on Asian Currencies as US Dollar Strengthens

Economy

1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

The offshore yuan has fallen to its lowest level in over two years against the US dollar, highlighting significant currency pressures.
The yuan hit a value of 7.3698 per US dollar, which indicates its relative weakness as it continues to test and struggle with the 7.3 threshold.
Other Asian currencies, such as the Japanese yen and South Korean won, are experiencing similar declines, influenced by a strengthening US dollar.
Analysts, including Raymond Yeung from ANZ Bank, project that Asian currencies will face continued depreciation pressure due to hawkish US Federal Reserve policies.
Despite tolerating some depreciation of the yuan, China aims to maintain financial stability and prevent excessive weakening.