SHANGHAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - China's yuan is unlikely to continue depreciating rapidly, the state-owned Securities Times said in a front-page commentary on Thursday, as currencies continue to be pressured by a U.S. dollar boosted by hawkish Federal Reserve monetary tightening.
Prudent balance of payments has lent support and led somewhat "restrained" losses in the yuan compared with peers, the newspaper said.
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterMarket participants usually view such state media commentary as indicative of authorities growing uncomfortable with rapid currency movement.
The People's Bank of China on Wednesday said stabilising the yuan is a top priority and warned market participants against making heavy one-way bets on the currency.
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