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11/22/2024 01:04:19 am

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China Takes Steps to Control Yuan Value Slide, Outlook Bleak

China has instituted various measure to contain the fall in the value of its currency. However, market experts believe that the slide is likely to continue despite these actions. The slowdown in economy is likely to further exacerbate the depreciation in value.

According to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), the number of currencies included in the basket was increased to 24.

China’s Currency Basket Changes Could Make Yuan More Volatile

China recently made several changes to its currency basket, which is used for setting the daily value of the currency. According to China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), the number of currencies included in the basket was increased to 24, up from the previous 13 currencies.

 China’s yuan didn’t suffer a sharp fall.

Chinese Yuan did not Suffer a Steep Decline

Rumors that China's currency suffered from a steep decline on Tuesday have been circulated across social media; however, CNBC clarified that China's yuan did not suffer a sharp fall.

China's Yuan is now part of the IMF's basket of currencies with Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Yuan Gets Global Monetary Status, Joins Reserve-Currencies Club

China's Yuan has been added to the elite Reserve Currencies club at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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