China Yuan Support Eyed as July Data Show Growth Slowdown
Commerzbank analysts say weaker July industrial production and retail sales in China highlight fading momentum, putting policy support in focus for the yuan.
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Commerzbank analysts Charlie Lay, Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim noted that China’s July data showed weaker industrial production and retail sales, underscoring fading momentum at the start of the third quarter.
The softer activity readings put the Chinese yuan in focus. The bank’s FX note suggests policy support is now being watched as a potential offset to slowing growth, with the currency likely sensitive to any official response.
Source: FXStreet Forex News