People’s Bank of China

India & global gold/silver market volatility – Sept 2026

148 clusters · 387 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Indian bullion market sees decline in gold and silver prices

In early September 2026, the Indian and global gold and silver markets entered a period of intense volatility. Following sharp declines on September 2, where gold hit a three-week low, prices began to fluctuate due to sh

China financial and agricultural development strategies

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: China launches agricultural financing strategy to bolster food security

China has introduced strategic financial initiatives aimed at long-term stability and sector-specific development through 2030. Initially, the Central Financial Commission released a broad plan to strengthen the nationa

Gold prices correct as central banks diversify reserves

80 clusters · 278 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: China gold reserves reach record 2,387 tonnes amid steady central bank buying

Gold prices faced a significant correction in early 2026, dropping approximately 25% to fall below $4,000 per ounce due to a firm Federal Reserve and rising bond yields. To stabilize yields, the U.S. Treasury announced p

PBOC USD/CNY exchange rate management

7 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: People’s Bank of China sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7769

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) continues to manage the USD/CNY reference rate through its managed floating exchange rate system. Following a midpoint of approximately 6.7379 on August 9, 2026, the PBOC set the central

Gold prices hit 27-year record high amid rapid surge

7 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Gold ETF inflows surge amid central bank reserve shifts

Gold prices reached a historic peak of $4,697 per ounce in August 2026, marking the fastest monthly surge of approximately 15% since September 1999. This rally is supported by significant ETF inflows and central bank act

Egypt-China strategic and economic ties deepen

13 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Egypt strengthens international partnerships with Tunisia and China

Egypt is actively expanding bilateral relations with various international partners. In discussions with Pakistan, officials focused on agricultural and defense cooperation. Simultaneously, Egypt is deepening economic ti

China 15th Five-Year Plan implementation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: China releases 15th Five-Year Plan for SME development

China has introduced several components of its 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on financial reform and industrial development through 2030. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) released a reform and development plan centered

Hong Kong HOS mortgage regulation updates

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: China extends maximum mortgage terms to 40 years

In Hong Kong, the government has updated mortgage regulations for the Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) and Green Form properties. As of March 1, 2024, the government guarantee period for HOS, Green Form, and rental scheme uni

Expansion of China's CIPS payment system

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: CIPS expands coverage to 192 countries and regions

China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) has undergone significant regional and global expansion. In July 2026, Mongolia’s Golomt Bank connected directly to CIPS, resulting in 96% of its yuan payments shiftin

China economic data and technology policy

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: China economy shows K-shaped growth with tech boom amid broader slowdown

The economic slowdown in China has evolved into a divergent, “K-shaped” growth pattern. While the broader domestic economy faces significant headwinds, the technology sector—specifically artificial intelligence and new e

New Zealand Dollar volatility and economic shifts

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Reserve Bank of Australia warns of potential rate hikes amid inflation risks

The New Zealand Dollar has experienced volatility against the US Dollar, influenced by slowing economic data from China. Chinese retail sales and industrial production figures for July fell short of estimates, suggesting

People’s Bank of China liquidity management

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: People's Bank of China injects 565.5 billion yuan via overnight reverse repos

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has initiated a series of liquidity operations to stabilize the banking system and manage market funding conditions. In mid-August, the central bank executed a one-to-one rollover of CNY

China international yuan promotion and digital expansion

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: China expands digital yuan network with eight new authorized banks

China continues to promote the renminbi (yuan) as a global alternative to the US dollar to reduce reliance on the American-led financial system. Building on its strategy of expanding the digital yuan (e-CNY) network, the

Global central bank and macroeconomic activity

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Global economic data and central bank updates drive market focus

The global macroeconomic outlook for August 2026 remains centered on central bank activities and key economic indicators. Early in the month, focus was placed on the Bank of Japan’s Summary of Opinions to assess support

China credit slowdown and loan defaults

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: China yuan loans contract in July amid weak credit demand

In mid‑July 2026, Chinese households began defaulting on consumer loans at record levels, with one‑tenth of adults behind on debt and non‑performing household loans rising to about 1.6% of GDP. Lenders responded by tight

Africa-China CIPS expansion

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Stanbic Bank launches direct Chinese Yuan settlement in Tanzania and Ghana

In late July 2026, Standard Bank reported processing more than CNY 8 billion (≈US$1.2 billion) in cross-border payments through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). As the first African institution autho