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Over the past decade, China has emerged as global superpower of economics and Geo-politics. Chinese currency Yuan has emerged as top contender to Challenge global dominance of Dollar. This year in Yuan might join International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket, strengthening Yuan’s position as global reserve currency. In this series, we discuss about China, its politics, economics, and vulnerabilities with a view of Renminbi.

Renminbi Series

Yuan likely to consolidate, trade between 6.50-6.60 for now, advance further in medium-term: Scotiabank

Sep 19, 2017 07:38 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Chinese yuan is expected to consolidate and trade between 6.50 and 6.60 for now and is expected to advance further in the medium term on account of the EURs potential strength and possible portfolio inflows to mainland...

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FxWirePro: Chinese yuan gains on the back of higher than expected Caixin manufacturing PMI data

Aug 01, 2017 05:04 am UTC| Technicals

USD/CNY is currently trading around 6.7175 marks. It made intraday high at 6.7239 and low at 6.7150 levels. Intraday bias remains bearish till the time pair holds key resistance at 6.7373 mark. A...

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Renminbi Series: China’s economic recovery gathers pace

Jul 17, 2017 05:10 am UTC| Commentary

Chinas economy is humming strongly and the signs of a recovery are becoming more broad-based. According to latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Chinas GDP grew by 6.9 percent in the second quarter,...

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Renminbi Series: House prices in China cools for 6th consecutive month

Jun 19, 2017 03:42 am UTC| Commentary

The price to purchase a new house in Chinas major cities cooled further in May as the year on year growth declined for the six consecutive months. The year on year growth decorated for the sixth consecutive month since its...

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Renminbi Series: China’s forex reserve swells to highest level in 2017

Jun 07, 2017 08:42 am UTC| Commentary

China, which has the biggest foreign exchange reserve in the world, registered a fourth consecutive monthly increase in the reserve according to data released by Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) today. Chinas foreign exchange...

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FxWirePro: Chinese yaun strengthens as China’s CAIXIN services PMI rises to 4-month high

Jun 05, 2017 02:25 am UTC| Technicals

USD/CNY is currently trading around 6.8038 marks. It made intraday high at 6.8116 and low at 6.7962 levels. Intraday bias remains bearish for the moment. A sustained close above 6.8084 marks will test key resistances...

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Yuan likely to remain relatively steady in the months ahead, says Scotiabank

May 25, 2017 05:19 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The yuan is expected to remain relatively steady in the months ahead, while other EM Asian currencies could see continued portfolio inflows as long as US political turmoil stabilises. In addition, Chinas onshore yuan...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century. The invention of the airplane allows people to travel from one side of the planet to the other in less than a day, compared...

The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve

The progress of science in the last 400 years is mind-blowing. Who would have thought wed be able to trace the history of our universe to its origins 14 billion years ago? Science has increased the length and the quality...

Technology

TSMC to Hike Prices for Chips Made Outside Taiwan, Impacting Global Device Costs

TSMC, the worlds leading chipmaker, announced that chips manufactured outside of Taiwan, such as those from its new Arizona plant, will cost more. This move could lead to higher prices for consumer electronics...

Canada Set to Enforce OECD Crypto Tax Standards by 2026

Canada has announced plans to adopt the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize cryptocurrency taxation. The move aims to enhance transparency and regulatory...

Elon Musk Reveals Cybertruck Accelerator Fix; New Software Bug Exposed in Car Wash Mishap

Elon Musk has addressed the Tesla Cybertrucks accelerator problem in a recent flurry of issues. At the same time, another owner reports a significant software glitch following a routine car wash, causing a five-hour system...

Samsung's Exynos 2500 Rumored to Eclipse Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in Power Efficiency With 3nm SoC

Samsung is reportedly preparing to equip the Galaxy S25 series with the Exynos 2500, a chipset that utilizes 3nm technology and may perform better than Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. For the next Galaxy S25 series,...

Shibarium Soars 160% as Key Metric Rebounds, Signaling Recovery

Shibarium, Shiba Inus blockchain solution, has surged by an impressive 160% in just 24 hours, marking a notable recovery in vital metrics. This surge follows a recent decline in transaction volume, indicating a swift...