The value of the Chinese offshore Yuan hit a new low on Thursday. The bulk of other Asian currencies has also decreased at the same time. 

Expectations of more aggressive actions by the Federal Reserve led to the decline. In addition, the actions caused the Dollar’s value and interest rates on US Treasury securities to rise overnight.

The Value of The Yuan Outside of China Has Hit a Record Low

To hit 7.2790, the offshore Yuan fell as much as 0.2%. This is all low against the Dollar, which occurred this autumn. 

Before somewhat bouncing back to trade in the positive zone, the dip occurred. The offshore Yuan is a kind of Chinese money used outside of China.

This past week, the currency saw a fresh round of selling pressure. The onshore equivalent also felt the pinch. 

All of these were in reaction to growing anxiety over the status of the Chinese economy. As a result, both units have lost around 0.6% so far this week.

China delayed the release of significant economic and trade figures this week. The delay was for a considerable length of time. 

Additionally, Xi Jinping, the president of China, revealed some information. First, he declared that China has no plans to modify its strict zero-COVID policy. 

So far, the strict zero-COVID policy has so far in 2018 caused tremendous economic turmoil in the country.

The nation’s declining economic circumstances have had a detrimental effect. As a result, investor attitude toward the majority of Asian markets is affected negatively by these factors. 

China’s status as a significant trading partner for the rest of Asia is said to be the cause of this.

Foreign Exchange in Asia Collapses Over Fed Concerns

More comprehensive Asian currencies saw a negative trend on Thursday. This was due to growing anticipation of more significant interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve. Additionally, the Treasury rates and the Dollar have strengthened due to this.

The Singapore Dollar lost 0.2% of its value. At the same time, the value of the Indonesian Rupiah fell by 0.5%. 

Due to its fall, the Indonesian Rupiah has had the worst performance among Southeast Asian currencies. As a result, the Indian Rupee’s value versus the Dollar achieved a record low of about 83.

The price of the Japanese Yen was at its lowest point in 32 years. The psychologically critical threshold of 150 for the Yen regarding the Dollar was about to be crossed.

The record-high trade imbalance in Japan showed some signs of recovery in the figures released on Thursday. 

It also indicated that the economy was still under pressure from rising commodities costs and a weak Yen. The record-high deficit served as a visual representation of this.

The Dollar index and Dollar index futures rose to 113 throughout the previous night. The 10-year Treasury note’s yield climbed by almost 4%. This growth has increased to its most significant level since the 2008 financial crisis. 

Fed officials gave some indicators earlier in the week. The implication was that the central bank might raise interest rates if inflation stays over the goal. The increase in interest rates will be more significant than first expected.

Additionally, their comments followed the publication of data the previous week. These newly revealed numbers demonstrate that US inflation remained consistently high throughout September. 

This was true notwithstanding the interest rate increases the Federal Reserve carried out this year.