China cuts interest rates

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The People's Bank of China has cut its market operations rate and the benchmark bank lending rates. This rate reduction was a surprise, as market consensus was that China would not cut rates.

However, the reduction has come after the Chinese government reported lower than expected second quarter economic data and the meeting of the Communist Party leadership.

The event caused a minor surge of the USD/CNH rate of 0.18%. Volatility increased, but in general, the prior trend got additional momentum.
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