China's Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $11.5 Billion in December
China's foreign exchange reserves rose by $11.5 billion in December, reaching $3.358 trillion. This increase fell slightly short of the $3.36 trillion expected by analysts, amid a backdrop of dollar weakness and yuan depreciation.
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China's foreign exchange reserves increased by $11.5 billion in December, reaching a total of $3.358 trillion, according to official data released on January 7, 2026. This growth, while significant, came in just below the Reuters poll forecast of $3.36 trillion. The modest rise in reserves occurred against the backdrop of persistent dollar weakness, with the US Dollar Index weakening by 1.23% against a basket of major currencies during the month.
