RBI inflows and reduced tail risks – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan notes strong Indian Rupee (INR) outperformance driven by larger-than-expected US Dollar (USD) inflows from Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) FCNR(B) measures, which now exceed US$130bn. Wan still expects USD/INR to trend higher over time but argues that RBI’s FX measures have reduced left-tail depreciation risks. MUFG also sees scope for higher Indian […]

Gold consolidates below $4,500 as bulls eye NFP and Fed outlook

Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its strong gains registered over the past two days and consolidates below the $4,500 mark during the Asian session on Friday. The commodity, however, remains close to the weekly high, which it touched the previous day, as traders keenly await the release of the closely watched US monthly employment […]

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7787 vs. 6.7807 previous

On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7787 compared to the previous day’s fix of 6.7807 and 6.7098 Reuters estimate. PBOC FAQs The primary monetary policy objectives of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) are to safeguard price stability, including exchange rate stability, […]