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China Signals Boost Risk Currencies | 14th November 2025

China Boosts FX Asian markets opened Thursday with a broadly constructive tone as fresh signals from China helped stabilize risk sentiment across currencies. The PBoC’s slightly stronger-than-expected yuan fixing, along with mixed but steady Chinese data, provided enough support to lift high-beta currencies such as the AUD and NZD. Meanwhile, the USD eased modestly, allowing major pairs to find short-term footing ahead of a light US data session. With Asian FX responding directly to shifts in China’s policy stance, today’s market narrative leans firmly toward improving risk appetite across the region. USD/CNY Forecast Current Price and Context USD/CNY trades slightly lower after the PBoC set the daily reference rate at 7.0825, stronger than the previous 7.0865. The firmer fixing reflects the central bank’s continued effort to stabilize the yuan amid uneven recovery momentum. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: China’s trade tensions remain contained, allowing markets to focus on domestic stabilization. US Economic Data: Softer USD ahead of upcoming US releases offers short-term relief for the yuan. FOMC Outcome: Fed easing expectations limit USD upside against Asia FX. Trade Policy: Beijing’s targeted measures aim to attract capital inflows and support export competitiveness. Monetary Policy: PBoC’s managed approach maintains yuan stability without aggressive intervention. Technical Outlook Trend: Slight downward bias as yuan strengthens modestly. Resistance: 7.0900 Support: 7.0700 Forecast: Further downside is possible if PBoC continues with firmer fixings. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Stability-focused, mildly bearish USD/CNY. Catalysts: Future PBoC fixings, China economic data, USD momentum. NZD/USD Forecast Current Price and Context NZD/USD holds above 0.5650 as mixed but steady Chinese data supports risk appetite. Improved sentiment around China’s growth outlook is lifting antipodean currencies. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Stabilizing China–US relations reduce risk aversion for exporters like New Zealand. US Economic Data: A softer USD restricts downside, allowing the pair to stay bid. FOMC Outcome: Rate cut expectations continue to underpin high-beta FX. Trade Policy: China’s policy signals help revive demand expectations, benefiting NZ trade flows. Monetary Policy: RBNZ’s neutral stance keeps NZD reactive to external drivers, especially China. Technical Outlook Trend: Mild bullish momentum above 0.5650. Resistance: 0.5700 Support: 0.5600 Forecast: Upside continuation favored if risk sentiment holds. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Risk-on, supportive for NZD. Catalysts: China data, US Dollar direction, broader commodity sentiment. AUD/USD Forecast Current Price and Context AUD/USD remains firm after China’s latest economic indicators showed steady performance, boosting regional confidence. The Aussie benefits directly from improved expectations for Chinese demand. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Easing trade tensions continue to help AUD stabilize. US Economic Data: DXY softness keeps AUD elevated. FOMC Outcome: Dovish Fed outlook enhances AUD’s appeal. Trade Policy: Any positive signs from China directly support Australian exports. Monetary Policy: RBA’s cautious tone keeps AUD reactive to global sentiment rather than domestic changes. Technical Outlook Trend: Gradual upside bias. Resistance: 0.6620 Support: 0.6530 Forecast: Higher targets achievable if China optimism persists. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Constructive for AUD. Catalysts: China economic releases, commodity flows, US data. USD/JPY Forecast Current Price and Context USD/JPY remains near multi-month highs as weak yen dynamics persist. Comments from Japan’s Kiuchi highlighted concerns that a soft yen could lift CPI via import costs, signaling limited policy tightening ahead. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Stable risk backdrop keeps safe-haven demand muted. US Economic Data: USD strength capped but still supportive relative to JPY. FOMC Outcome: Fed easing limits aggressive USD/JPY upside, but yield differentials remain wide. Trade Policy: No fresh catalysts, leaving the yen at the mercy of global yields. Monetary Policy: BoJ caution maintains downside pressure on JPY. Technical Outlook Trend: Strong bullish continuation. Resistance: 154.80 Support: 153.50 Forecast: Pair may retest highs if BoJ remains passive. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Bearish JPY. Catalysts: BoJ statements, inflation indicators, US yields. EUR/USD Forecast Current Price and Context EUR/USD trades just below the mid-1.1600s as the pair struggles to break above its 50-day SMA. A weaker USD underpins the euro, but momentum remains limited. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Stable European landscape keeps EUR steady. US Economic Data: A softer USD favors the euro’s consolidation. FOMC Outcome: Fed dovishness supports moderate EUR upside. Trade Policy: No major EU–US developments, keeping price action technical. Monetary Policy: ECB dovish expectations cap aggressive rallies. Technical Outlook Trend: Neutral-to-bullish consolidation. Resistance:1.1650 Support: 1.1580 Forecast: Break above the 50-day SMA may trigger fresh bullish momentum. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Cautiously positive for EUR. Catalysts: ECB commentary, US inflation, technical breakout levels. Wrap-up Markets remain cautiously optimistic as China’s policy signals continue to shape early-session flows, lending support to risk currencies while keeping the USD on the defensive. If Chinese data stabilizes further, the AUD and NZD could extend their upward bias, while the EUR and JPY will stay sensitive to broader shifts in sentiment and yield expectations. For now, traders are positioning around a more supportive Asian backdrop, awaiting fresh catalysts that could confirm whether today’s risk-friendly tone carries into the global session. Ready to trade global markets with confidence? Join Moneta Markets today and unlock 1000+ instruments, ultra-fast execution, ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, and more! Start now with Moneta Markets!

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2025-11-14 09:07:52 (GMT)

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