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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
ChinaChina Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 3.44 T in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
China Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 3.44 T in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.03 T from April's 3.41 T reading. The reading matched the 3.42 T consensus. Foreign Exchange Reserves has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 3.38 T, vs 3.4 T in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 32 months.
Latest Release
3.442
Actual
3.42
Consensus
3.411
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.03
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 3.42
Actual: 3.44
Error: -0.02
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.53 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| USD/CNY | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.33 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| USD/CNH | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.29 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (China) was reported at 3.44 T in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 3.42 T by 0.02 T. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.41 T. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.35 T, ranging from 3.29 T to 3.44 T across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.42 T, up from the prior three at 3.35 T. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.05 T) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.03 T). In June readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 3.28 T.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with USD/CNY, positively correlated (Bullish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.03 T.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Imports YoY (Jun 9) and Exports YoY (Jun 9).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — China
DEFINITION
Foreign Exchange Reserves refer to the amount of foreign currency held by a country's central bank. These reserves are used to maintain stability in the country's currency and to fulfill international payment obligations. They serve as a measure of a country's economic strength and ability to withstand external shocks. Foreign Exchange Reserves are an important financial indicator for investors and policymakers, providing insight into a country's monetary policy and its ability to manage its currency.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 3.442 T, consensus 3.42 T. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 3.411 T. Before that (Mar 2026): 3.342 T.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.53) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.