People's Bank of China set the onshore yuan mid-rate for the trading session ahead.

Reuters estimate from their survey was 6.4542, Bloomberg 6.4539.

A stronger than expected mid-rate for the CNNY (ie lower than expected USD/CNY)

PBOC add in 10bn yuan through 7-day RRs in open market operations

  • none mature today
  • thus a net 10bn injection