The timing of China’s decision to allow greater flexibility in the renminbi has caught many others by surprise. But those now expecting a large appreciation against the dollar, and for this to boost the global economy and ease trade tensions, will ultimately be disappointed. The initial moves upwards in equities, commodity prices and US Treasury yields are also unlikely to be sustained.
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