FOREX-U.S.-China commerce deal doubts raise yen, hamper yuan

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FOREX-U.S.-China commerce deal doubts raise yen, hamper yuan

* Graphic: World FX charges in 2019 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVhBy Hideyuki SanoTOKYO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Doubts that securing a commerce settlement be


* Graphic: World FX charges in 2019 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh

By Hideyuki Sano

TOKYO, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Doubts that securing a commerce settlement between the USA and China is way from a accomplished deal helped to raise safe-haven currencies such because the yen and the Swiss franc on Thursday, whereas pulling the yuan decrease.

U.S.-China commerce negotiations have ‘hit a snag’ over farm purchases, with Beijing not wanting a deal that appears one-sided in favour of the USA, the Wall Avenue Journal reported on Wednesday, citing individuals accustomed to the matter.

The report got here after U.S. President Donald Trump stated a commerce take care of China was “shut,” however supplied no particulars and warned that he would elevate tariffs “considerably” on Chinese language items if there was no deal.

An settlement final month between the 2 financial powers to signal a “part one” pact to finish their commerce battle boosted optimism in world monetary markets, lifting the yuan and different risk-sensitive currencies.

“If Trump takes a tough line, emboldened by the most recent power in inventory markets, and refuses to make some concessions to China, there will probably be danger an settlement can’t be reached on the final minute,” stated Makoto Noji, chief forex and international bond strategist at SMBC Nikko Securities.

The yen firmed to 108.80 yen per greenback, having risen to as excessive as 108.66 in earlier U.S. commerce.

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