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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Yuan overtakes euro for trade finance.

The Chinese yuan has passed the euro to become the second-most used currency in global trade finance. The renminbi took an 8.66% share of letters of credit and collections in October vs 6.64% for the euro. The yuan's rise indicates the success of China's attempts to internationalize the currency, such as by loosening forex controls. The government intends to take more steps as part of a major economic reform plan.

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