Tuesday, August 11, 2015

China Devalues Yuan to Lowest Rate Against US Dollar in Almost Three Years


China’s central bank has devalued the yuan to its lowest rate against the US dollar in almost three years and its biggest one-day drop since 1994 when China aligned its official and market rates.

The lender cut its daily reference rate 1.9 percent calling the change “ a one-off depreciation”.

The move comes as policy makers stepped up efforts to support exporters on the back of data earlier this week which showed exports tumbled by 8.3 percent in July. The lender said its fixing will become more aligned with supply and demand.

Full article and video available here: China Devalues Yuan.... 

Source: Euronews

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