UAE FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS IT EXERTED INTENSIVE DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO PREVENT THE WAR, STRESSES THE GULF COUNTRY WAS NOT INVOLVED IN IT

The yuan could strengthen further against the dollar this year after outperforming expectations, according to ING. The bank cuts its 2026 USD/CNY forecast range to 6.70–7.05 from 6.85–7.25. ING notes the yuan is up about 2.3% year-to-date, outpacing most Asian peers, with policymakers appearing more tolerant of gradual appreciation. While risks are balanced, gains are likely capped near 6.70 unless fresh catalysts emerge.

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