In China, FDI (YTD) YoY measures the percentage change in foreign direct investment compared with the same period one year earlier. This indicator reflects the total foreign investment in domestic non-financial companies and is used to assess the attractiveness of the Chinese market to foreign investors, which can influence economic growth and development.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the CNY while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the CNY.