BEIJING: A potential US interest rate hike in December will have limited impact on the yuan, the People’s Bank of China chief economist Ma Jun told reporters.
Speaking to a small group of foreign reporters at a luncheon, Ma said the yuan was under depreciation pressure ahead of the expected rate hike, but may recover when the Federal Reserve actually raises rates. Ma said he does not expect the Fed to be very aggressive on raising rates.
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