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China's Yuan Surges to Strongest Level Since April 2023, Shocks Global Markets

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CNBC Awaaz•20-03-2026, 08:01

China's Yuan Surges to Strongest Level Since April 2023, Shocks Global Markets

•People's Bank of China (PBOC) sets yuan's midpoint at 6.8898, strongest since April 2023.
•Chinese companies rapidly engage in currency hedging, forward settlement contracts surge to $107 billion.
•PBOC's stronger midpoint signals China's intent to prevent yuan weakening and control capital outflow.
•China aims to strengthen its global financial position and project economic stability amid geopolitical tensions.
•Stronger yuan could boost China's import capacity, impact commodity demand, and put pressure on other Asian currencies like the rupee.

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