USD\/CNH was little changed on Monday, closing at 6.7652 after trading between 6.7627 and 6.7708, a 0.01% rise. Even so, the pair\u2019s tone softened, pointing to a lower drift within an intraday range of 6.7595 to 6.7690 rather than a sustained fall.<\/p>\n
Over a one- to three-week horizon, the bearish bias remains in place following a 29 May update when spot was 6.7740, with a prior downside level flagged at 6.7620. The pair later slipped to 6.7605 and, with downside momentum still described as mild and the move not yet stabilised, attention turns to 6.7500. A break above 6.7800 would be read as evidence the decline has stabilised, replacing the earlier resistance reference of 6.7900.<\/p>\n
We see the underlying tone for USD\/CNH has softened, suggesting a gradual drift lower in the coming weeks. While we don’t expect a sharp decline, the path of least resistance appears to be toward the 6.7500 level. This points to opportunities for bearish positions on the US dollar relative to the offshore yuan.<\/p>\n
For derivative traders, this outlook supports buying USD\/CNH put options or establishing bear put spreads to capitalize on the expected decline. The key is to manage risk around the 6.7800 level, which we view as strong resistance. A breach of this level would signal that our negative view has stabilized and positions should be re-evaluated.<\/p>\n
This view is reinforced by recent economic data showing resilience in China, with the May 2026 Caixin Manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rising to 51.7. Conversely, signs of a cooling US economy are emerging, as seen in the latest JOLTS job openings report which fell to its lowest level in over two years. This divergence supports a stronger yuan.<\/p>\n
Historically, similar patterns have emerged when US economic momentum wanes while China’s outlook improves. We saw a significant drop in the USD\/CNH pair in late 2022 and early 2023 as expectations for Federal Reserve policy tightening peaked. This past performance suggests that the current setup could lead to a sustained, albeit gradual, move lower.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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