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People’s Bank of China monetary policy and market data

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In July 2026, the People’s Bank of China reported a decrease in interbank lending and bond repo transaction volumes compared to the previous year. During this period, government and corporate bond net financing both saw year-on-year increases. By September 2026, the People’s Bank of China maintained its benchmark lending rates for the 16th consecutive month, keeping the one-year loan prime rate at 3.00% and the five-year rate at 3.50%. This decision aligned with market expectations, as all 21 participants in a Reuters survey predicted no change. To manage liquidity, the central bank injected 32 billion yuan into the financial system via 7-day reverse repos at a steady rate of 1.40%. Governor Pan Gongsheng indicated that slower loan growth is becoming a norm due to reduced credit demand from the property and local government sectors. This cautious monetary stance reflects a balance between economic growth and financial stability, particularly amid a slowing property sector. The central bank faces pressure from a widening interest rate differential following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to raise rates to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. To manage the offshore yuan market, the PBOC is scheduled to issue 60 billion yuan in 182-day central bank bills through Hong Kong on September 23. Additionally, S&P Global Ratings suggests that China’s banking sector profitability may stabilize as policy rates remain steady and pricing competition eases. Analysts note that the window for broad-based monetary easing may be narrowing as China transitions from deflation toward mild inflation and faces tight net interest margins.

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