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"China Yuan Up Late On Central Parity, Demand From Exporters" from Wall Street Journal

"China's yuan rose against the U.S. dollar late Monday after the central bank set a lower dollar-yuan central parity rate, and as demand for the local currency for export settlement picked up."

"Hu Takes Confident Tone on Inflation" from Wall Street Journal

"The People's Bank of China said Friday it would lift the reserve-requirement ratio - the share of deposits that banks must keep on reserve - by half a percentage point. The move, effective Jan. 20, follows six such increases last year, and two interest-rate increases since October."

"Venezuela's currency devaluation 'too timid' to narrow deficit" from South China Morning Post

"Yuan closes at 6.59 per dlr, ends 2010 up 3.6 pct" from Reuters

"Yuan trade settlements jumped 160 per cent in the third quarter from the prior three months to 126.5 billion yuan, according to the central bank." from South China Morning Post

"Indonesia tightens rules on foreign-exchange holdings" from South China Morning Post

"6b yuan note on show" from South China Morning Post

"GUANGDONG- The biggest denomination banknote in the world, which is six billion yuan, issued by the "Republic of China" has been on display in Guangzhou since Wednesday, the Beijing Daily reports. The banknote was issued in 1949 during a period of extreme inflation in Xinjiang."

"China's central bank announced Saturday that it will raise the one-year lending and deposit interest rate for the second time this year, as the government continues its battle against surging prices." from Xinhua

"However, Lian said China only has room for two or three rate hikes, as higher interest rates would increase risks of "hot money" inflows due to a widening interest margin between China and the United States, which is likely to keep rates low."

"PBOC To Use Interest Rates, Variable Reserve Ratios To Curb Inflation" from Wall Street Journal

"China's "prudent" monetary policy stance in 2011 - a shift from the moderately loose stance it has been following - will also incorporate credit and liquidity controls, and market operations, Hu Xiaolian, vice governor of the People's Bank of China, said at a recent conference, according to a statement on the PBOC's web site Friday."

"Redback mountain" from The Economist

"But there remains considerable confusion abroad about China's intentions for the yuan, and debate at home about how fast and how far to go with internationalising the currency."

"So one theme of the debate covered in the report is how internationalisation can be achieved without liberalisation. It is, in this sense, a metaphor for Chinese politics, too."

"Yuan bonds soar as currency appreciation hopes spur demand" from South China Morning Post

"Expectations for the fastest currency gains among the so-called BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China are adding to the allure of yuan assets, even as Chinese regulators tighten limits on fund inflows. New issuance will help drive up the average daily turnover of so-called dim sum bonds as much as sixfold to 300 million yuan (HK$349.29 million) by the end of 2011, from 50 million yuan this month, according to Standard Chartered."

"Gold, Silver Tumble as Dollar Gains, Curbing Demand for Alternative Assets" from Bloomberg

"Gold and silver futures tumbled the most in three weeks as the dollar climbed, eroding the appeal of precious metals as an alternative asset.

The greenback rose for the third straight day against a basket of six major currencies on speculation that an extension of tax cuts will spur the U.S. economy. Gold has gained 26 percent this year, reaching a record $1,432.50 an ounce yesterday."

"Nikkei 225 Rises to Seven-Month High on GDP, Strong Euro; Banks Lead Gains" from Bloomberg

"Japanese stocks gained, sending the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to almost a seven-month high, as Japan's economy grew faster than expected and the euro strengthened against the yen." 

"UPDATE: China PBOC Expands Yuan Settlement Trial To 67,359 Exporters" from Wall Street Journal

"Nissan Motor Co will stop building the Rogue in Japan at the crossover's next remodeling around 2013, transferring output of one of its best-selling U.S. models to reduce exposure to the strong yen, an executive with direct knowledge of the matter said." from Reuters

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"Germany calls for more flexible yuan" from South China Morning Post

"Russia buying Canadian dollars, eyes other currencies" from South China Morning Post

"Moscow: Russia has started adding the Canadian dollar to its international reserves and may increase those holdings in coming months, said Alexei Ulyukayev, first deputy chairman of Russia's central bank."So far, the amounts are very small, but there's perhaps potential for increasing our holdings," Ulyukayev said. Russia aims to diversify its reserves, the world's third-biggest, and promote the use of regional currencies in international trade and finance to reduce risks posed by US dollar. It has said it also plans to increase gold holdings and may consider including other currencies, including the Australian dollar."

"New HK$1,000 banknote raises the 'bar' on security" from South China Morning Post

"Officials say it will be inserted at a cost, but will make the bills more difficult to copy. The device has been used for the first time this year in some Pacific Ocean islands and African countries. The mainland has also used it on commemorative notes, but no Western countries have so far used the technology.


Hong Kong Note Printing Limited general manager Francis Lau said: "Not many have adopted this feature because it's new. Special machines and inks are required and than can add to costs."