Barclays comments on China and the onshore yuan (CNY)

On economic growth, estimate is for 2019 GDP growth at 6.2% (downgraded from the previous forecast of prev. 6.5%)

  • citing softer credit growth and activity outlook

USD/CNY

  • End 2018 looking for 6.95, unchanged forecast
  • to hit 7.15 by end of Q219 (previous was forecast at 6.95)