Global Public Investor survey, published annually by the London-based OMFIF think tank, shows 30% of central banks plan to increase yuan holdings over the next 12-24 months
In stark contrast to the yuan, 20% of central banks plan to reduce their holdings of the U.S. dollar over the next 12-24 months and 18% plan to reduce their euro holdings
That is the Aussie's lowest level since July 12, 2020, despite commodity prices that remain near multi-year highs, and is far from the currency's February high of $0.80
The Nikkei share average fell 2.24% to 27,488.25 by 0215 GMT, falling below the 28,000 mark for the first time since June 21. The broader Topix dropped 1.92% to 1,883.38