Friday 8 January 2016

Chinese yuan: Here's what's happening to the currency

China is playing a dangerous game with its currency, moves that could send the global economy into recession. China's control-minded central bank allowed the biggest fall in the yuan in five months on Thursday, roiling global markets and sparking new fears about Asia's largest economy. 

Trading in the country's stock markets was suspended for the day after only 29 minutes. Part of the fear driving those markets lower is that investors are struggling to understand the People's Bank of China's goals - with official statements pointing to an apparent policy struggle between conservative stability and liberalizing reform. 

"They have a problem, and they don't like any of the options available to them," said Patrick Chovanec, managing director and chief strategist at Silvercrest Asset Management.


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