China thrives amid Trump trade war uncertainties at yuan reaches strongest since 2023
Beijing‘s central bank moved the yuan to its most powerful position against the American dollar in more than three years, marking another step in the country’s effort to grow its currencys global role while doubts about dollar holdings continue among investors. The People‘s Bank of China put the yuan’s daily reference point at 6.8487 per dollar on Thursday. This represents the best rate the Chinese currency has seen since April 2023. Just one day before, the rate had been set at 6.8562. Market watchers believe the yuan will keep getting stronger in coming months. Some think it could climb as far as 6.65 against the dollar before this year ends. But this rise might cause problems for Chinas huge export business. The yuan‘s climb comes as investors have mixed feelings about holding dollars. The American currency has faced strain lately because of worries about unclear policies in Washington, questions about Federal Reserve independence, and concerns about America’s money troubles over the long run. The dollar index measured 97.97 on Wednesday. Thats a big drop from where it started the year at 119.61. Humanoid robotics push set to extend Chinas manufacturing dominance Meanwhile, new research from Morgan Stanley suggests Chinas early advantage in humanoid robots will help