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Offshore Yuan Drops on PBOC Move; Japan Shares Fall: Market Wrap

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7 years ago

January 6, 2017

Offshore Yuan Drops on PBOC Move; Japan Shares Fall

China’s offshore yuan slumped after the central bank strengthened its currency fixing by the most in more than a decade. A rally in Asian stocks fizzled as a decline in Japanese shares overshadowed gains in Hong Kong ahead of the monthly U.S. jobs report.

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index, which is on course for the best start to a year since 2010, retreated for the first time in three days as Japanese shares declined. The offshore yuan declined after the daily fixing as a liquidity crunch at banks pushed the People’s Bank of China to support the exchange rate. Samsung Electronics Co. shares climbed 2 percent in Seoul after profit beat estimates as buoyant memory chip prices helped the world’s largest smartphone maker bounce back from the death of its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7.

China is risking eroding confidence in its currency by repeatedly tightening capital controls, according to hedge-fund manager Benjamin Fuchs. While the stock rally and Treasury rout that greeted Donald Trump’s win have been under threat for the past month, the dollar stabilized Friday after a two-day tumble. The U.S. jobs report is expected to confirm a sixth straight year with more than 2 million jobs added, a pace that could be difficult to sustain.

Stocks

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.2 percent as of 11:45 a.m. in Tokyo. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.4 percent and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index was little changed. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.4 percent as Samsung climbed. Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose 0.3 percent.
Futures on the S&P 500 Index were little changed after the underlying gauge fell 0.1 percent Thursday, just 0.1 percent below its record set on Dec. 13. Financial shares sank 1 percent as the drop in rates posed a threat to lending profits.
The Shanghai Composite rose less than 0.1 percent and Taiwan’s Taiex index was little changed.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index extended gains for a fourth day, rising 0.2 percent.

Currencies

The offshore yuan lost 0.5 percent after a four-day climb.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose 0.1 percent after falling 1 percent Thursday in its biggest slide since July on a closing basis. Companies added fewer jobs than forecast in December, according to a private research group.
The yen fell 0.4 percent to 115.77 per dollar after strengthening 1.6 percent on Thursday. South Korea’s won lost 0.3 percent.
Mexico’s peso climbed as much as 1.5 percent the previous session after Banxico confirmed that it was selling dollars to bolster the exchange-rate from a record low. The peso erased the advance after Trump threatened Toyota Motor Corp. with a border tax for planning to build a factory in Mexico.

Commodities

Crude was little changed after climbing 0.9 percent Thursday following a report that Saudi Arabia is cutting production as it implements an agreement to ease a global supply glut sparked the turnaround.
Gold retreated 0.1 percent to $1,178.48 per ounce, after a three-day, 2.9 percent climb.

Bonds

Australian bonds climbed, sending 10-year yields down five basis points to 2.69 percent, a level last seen in November; similar New Zealand rates dropped five basis points to 3.19 percent.
U.S. Treasuries rallied Thursday by the most since the post-Brexit jolt, with the yield on the 10-year benchmark falling nine basis points to 2.34 percent. That was the biggest drop since June 27.

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Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, April 19th, 2024

As of April 19th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,100 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

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5 hours ago

April 19, 2024

Samed Olukoya

As of April 19th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,100 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,020 and sell it at N1,010 on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).

Meaning, the Naira exchange rate declined slightly when compared to today’s rate below.

This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.

Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.

How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?

Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.

The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.

Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Buying Rate: N1,100
Selling Rate: N1,090

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Naira’s Recent Gain Reflects Policy Direction, Says CBN Chief Olayemi Cardoso

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

Samed Olukoya

Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has explained that the recent surge in the Naira is a testament to the positive direction of government policies rather than active intervention to defend the currency’s value.

Addressing attendees at the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington, Governor Cardoso underscored that the CBN’s intention is not to artificially prop up the Naira.

He clarified that the fluctuations observed in the country’s foreign exchange reserves were not aimed at defending the currency but rather aligning with broader economic goals.

Over the past month, the Naira has experienced a notable uptick in value against the dollar, signaling a reversal from previous declines. Data from Bloomberg reveals a 6.4% decrease in liquid reserves since March 18, coinciding with the Naira’s rebound.

Despite this decline, Cardoso pointed out that around $600 million had flowed into the reserves in the past two days, reflecting confidence in the Nigerian market.

Governor Cardoso articulated the CBN’s vision of a market-driven exchange rate system, emphasizing the importance of allowing market forces to determine exchange rates through willing buyers and sellers.

He expressed optimism about a future where the central bank’s intervention in the foreign exchange market would be minimal, except in extraordinary circumstances.

The recent resilience of the Naira follows a period of volatility earlier in the year, marked by a substantial devaluation in January. Since then, the CBN has implemented measures to stabilize the currency, including monetary tightening and initiatives to enhance dollar liquidity.

Cardoso highlighted the transformation in market sentiment, noting that investors now perceive Nigeria’s central bank as committed to stabilizing inflation and fostering economic stability.

As Nigeria continues its journey toward economic recovery and stability, Cardoso’s remarks provide insight into the central bank’s strategy and its impact on the country’s currency dynamics.

Naira

Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, April 18th, 2024

As of April 18th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,020 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

Published

1 day ago

April 18, 2024

Samed Olukoya

As of April 18th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,020 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,050 and sell it at N1,040 on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).

Meaning, the Naira exchange rate improved when compared to today’s rate below.

This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.

Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.

How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?

Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.

The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.