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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1056 (vs. estimate at 7.1213) PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.

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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1213 – Reuters estimate PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.