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UBS raises USDCNY forecast amid geopolitical tensions

Published 04/22/2024, 04:17 AM
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On Monday, UBS revised its forecast for the USD/CNY exchange rate, citing increasing geopolitical tensions and expectations of fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Swiss financial services firm now anticipates the USD/CNY rate to reach 7.35 by June, up from the previous target of 7.20. Similarly, the September target has been adjusted to 7.30 from 7.15, the December target to 7.25 from 7.15, and the March 2025 target to 7.20 from 7.15.

UBS suggests that the People's Bank of China (PBoC) is showing a greater willingness to allow a weaker yuan, which could contribute to additional short-term pressure on the Chinese currency. The firm's analysis points to the rising geopolitical tensions as a key factor influencing the yuan's trajectory.

Despite the potential for a pivot by the Federal Reserve in September, which might typically ease the upward trend of the USD/CNY, UBS believes that the impact could be mitigated. The firm notes that market concerns about US-China trade tensions, especially in the lead-up to the US presidential election in November, could dampen the effects of any policy changes by the Fed.

UBS's revised targets reflect a cautious outlook on the Chinese yuan, as the global financial market continues to weigh various geopolitical and economic factors. The firm's adjustment of the USD/CNY targets highlights the complex interplay between central bank policies, international relations, and market sentiment.

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