USD/CNH Market Insights
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Given the US dollar’s rapid decline against the offshore yuan, we see this negative trend continuing in the coming weeks. The drop to 7.0918 happened faster than anticipated, suggesting strong downward momentum is in place. Our focus now shifts to the major support level at 7.0885 as the next logical target.
Broader Economic Trends
This view is supported by broader economic trends we’ve observed since 2024. China’s targeted stimulus measures appear to be taking hold, with their Q3 2025 GDP coming in at a respectable 4.9%, slightly above consensus forecasts. In contrast, the US Federal Reserve’s persistent dovish tone, keeping rates on hold at 4.75% last week, continues to pressure the dollar.
For traders, this suggests positioning for further USD/CNH weakness using options. Buying put options with strike prices near 7.0900 could be an effective strategy, especially since the market is already deeply oversold, which might temper the pace of the decline. Creating a bear put spread by selling a lower strike put could also help reduce the initial premium cost.
It is critical to manage risk by watching the 7.1170 level, which we now view as strong resistance. A move above this price would invalidate our bearish outlook and signal that it’s time to exit short positions. As long as the pair trades below this ceiling, we will maintain our negative stance.
The dollar’s weakness is not isolated, as we’ve seen it soften against other currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars. The broader US Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen roughly 1.5% in November 2025 alone, trading near 102.50. This widespread poor performance of the greenback reinforces our conviction that USD/CNH is likely headed lower.
