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The People's Bank of China fixed the midpoint at 6.1453 per dollar prior to market open, down 0.05 percent from the previous day's 6.1425.
The spot market changed hands at 6.1315 near midday, down 0.03 percent from Wednesday's close at 6.1299.
The yuan's spot rate is currently allowed to trade 2 percent
above or below the midpoint.