China yuan currency falls for a second day

China's Central Bank has again cut the guiding rate for the national currency, the yuan, a day after Tuesday's record 1.9pc devaluation. The move sent fresh shockwaves through Asian markets, but the bank has sought to calm fears, saying it was not the start of a sustained depreciation. The yuan fell another 1pc Wednesday, marking the biggest two-day lowering of its rate against the dollar in more than two decades. China's Central Bank has again cut the guiding rate for the national currency, the yuan, a day after Tuesday's record 1.9pc devaluation.The move sent fresh shockwaves through Asian markets, but the bank has sought to calm fears, saying it was not the start of a sustained depreciation.The yuan fell another 1pc on Wednesday, marking the biggest two-day lowering of its rate against the dollar in more than two decades. The new rate is meant to boost exports. Figures released at the weekend showed Chinese exports fell more than 8pc in July, adding to concerns the world's second largest economy is heading for a slowdown.There were further signs of weakness on Wednesday, when figures showed industrial production in July rose 6pc from the previous year. The rise was smaller than expected and was also below the 6.8pc increase seen in June.  Fixed asset investment, a measure of state spending on infrastructure, expanded 11.2pc for the first half of the year, also below estimates and at its lowest since December 2000, according to a news agency---Aminul.