Yuan near a 3-week high against dollar

Source: CNBC

Squawk Box Live is tracking market reaction after China's central bank set the yuan benchmark up for a second day, sending the currency close to a three-week high against the dollar. The fix comes as Chinese officials gather for annual policy meetings in Beijing.
We'll bring you the latest developments below.

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