RMB was marginally higher on Mon, rising 0.1% to 6.0593/USD, for its first gains 5 days,

after a firmer central parity and ahead of key monthly data releases starting from Wed which will provide more clues on economic outlook ahead. The RMB midpoint was set at 6.1083/USD vs. Friday’s 6.1089. Offshore 1Y NDF was pricing in a 0.9% decline for the onshore unit while offshore CNH weakened slightly to 6.0356/USD late Monday, vs. 6.0310 late Friday