Will the inclusion of the RMB in the SDR be a game-changer?

Although the addition of China’s currency to the SDR basket may provide a short-term boost for the renminbi, its appeal as a reserve asset will be constrained by lack of convertibility and liquidity and by concerns that China’s economy and markets are not managed in a predictable manner.

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