The yuan is setting a course for depreciation this year as risks to economic growth put an end to two straight years of gains.
The resurgence of COVID-19 lockdowns and surging commodity prices are spurring doubts over China’s 5.5% growth target for the year. And the prospect of further monetary easing as global central banks hike rates is set to accelerate outflows and further undermine the yuan.
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