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China sets yuan mid-point at strongest level since February 2023
Global financial markets are reacting to significant shifts in currency valuations and energy prices. The People’s Bank of China set the yuan’s mid-point at 6.7878 per U.S. dollar, marking its strongest level since February 2023. This move suggests a firmer currency policy, though the rate was set below some market expectations.
In the energy sector, Brent crude oil surged over 7% to $88.60 following the breakdown of Iran-Oman talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz and signals of increased U.S. sanctions against Tehran. The International Energy Agency has warned of a potential supply deficit in the coming years.
Other key economic indicators include a decline in U.S. retail sales and mixed inflation data, which are influencing Federal Reserve interest rate expectations. Meanwhile, attention is turning toward upcoming economic releases, including Japanese CPI and FOMC meeting minutes, which are expected to impact global liquidity and the cryptocurrency market.
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China · Federal Reserve · International Energy Agency · Iran · OPEC · People’s Bank of China · Strait of Hormuz · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The People’s Bank of China set the yuan mid-point at 6.7878 per U.S. dollar. cryptobriefing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bitcoin closed at $62,700 on Friday, August 14, 2026. nordfx.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude oil prices rose by over 7% following stalled Iran-Oman talks. nordfx.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gold closed at $4,432.00 on Friday, August 14, 2026. nordfx.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The People’s Bank of China is expected to leave one-year and five-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3% and 3.5%. www.interest.co.nz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The yuan mid-point was set 465 pips below Reuters’ model estimate. cryptobriefing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The International Energy Agency warned of the widest oil supply deficit in five years. nordfx.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Net new yuan loans in China fell by 340 billion yuan in July. www.interest.co.nz