The Chinese yuan remains under pressure as April’s economic data came in softer than expected, reinforcing calls for further policy support to sustain growth, BBH FX analysts report.
"USD/CNH is firmer but holding under its 200-day moving average at 7.2235. China’s April real sector data was soft. Industrial production rose 6.1% y/y (consensus: 5.7%) vs. 7.7% in March. Retail sales grew 5.1% y/y (consensus: 5.8%) vs. 5.9% in March and fixed-asset investment eased 4.0% YTD (consensus: 4.2%) vs. 4.2% in March."
"More policy easing and fiscal reforms that lead households to gain a greater piece of the economic pie are necessary to support growth."