Asia Market Movers: China approves Nvidia H200 AI chip sales as licences granted to multiple firms

Wednesday, 18 Mar, 2026 Stocks China approves Nvidia H200 AI chip sales as licences granted to multiple firms China clears Nvidia H200 chip sales, signalling tentative thaw in tech restrictions. Summary: China approves purchases of Nvidia H200 AI chips Licences granted for multiple Chinese customers, per sour Forex China firms ramp up FX hedging as yuan strength threatens export earnings Chinese firms boost FX hedging to record levels as yuan strength pressures exporters. Summary: Chinese firms ramp up FX hedging as yuan strengthens Net forward settlement contracts hit record $107bn i Learn more Central Banks PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.8909 (vs. estimate at 6.8798) The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. PBOC injects 20.5bn yuan in 7-day reverse repos at 1.4% (unchanged) in open market operations Commodities India is working with Iran to secure safe passage for key fuel shipments through Hormuz, India scrambles to secure LPG shipments through Hormuz as energy shortages intensify. Summary: India prioritising safe passage for 6 LPG tankers and 2 crude tankers via Strait of Hormuz Ships carry ~2 News Projectile strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage reported Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, raising risks without immediate damage. Summary: IAEA says a projectile struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant site No damage to the facility and no Central Banks PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8798 – Reuters estimate The People's Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exch News Japan exports beat forecasts but lose momentum from prior surge Japan swings to trade surplus as exports beat expectations despite weak China demand. Summary: Japan February exports +4.2% y/y (exp. +1.6%, prior +16.8%) Imports +10.2% y/y (exp. +11.5%, prior -2.5%) News Australia leading index steady. Growth outlook softens to below trend on rate hikes & war Australia's leading index holds just above trend, but momentum is fading as headwinds build. Summary: Westpac–Melbourne Institute Leading Index held at +0.08% in February (unchanged from January) Down Learn more Central Banks Japan firms set for strong wage hikes as labour shortages persist, outlook uncertain Japan wage growth remains strong, but Middle East risks cloud sustainability. Info via Reuters. Summary: Major Japanese firms set to deliver strong pay hikes in annual wage talks Wage growth momentum

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