Economy

China's Bold Economic Move: PBoC Slashes Reserve Requirement Ratio by 50 Basis Points

China's Central Bank Announces Significant Financial Adjustment

In a decisive move to stimulate the economy, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) revealed plans to reduce the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for commercial banks by 50 basis points. This adjustment is set to inject approximately 1 trillion yuan ($138.56 billion) into the financial system, marking a significant step towards enhancing liquidity.

Interest Rate Adjustments to Follow

Alongside the RRR cut, PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng announced a reduction in the seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 1.4% from 1.5%. This change is expected to lead to a 10 basis point decrease in the loan prime rate (LPR), further easing monetary policy to support economic growth.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.