PBoC held a meeting on Jan 5-6; continue moderating easing, integrate incremental and stock policy effects; will intensify counter cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments

The PBoC is signaling a continued commitment to moderate easing while emphasizing the importance of adjusting policy across cycles.

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Will make efforts to expand domestic demands.
Will prudently defuse risks in key areas.
Will keep liquidity ample.
Will flexibly use RRR cut and rate cut.
Will keep Yuan exchange rate basically stable at a reasonable and balanced level.
Vows to strengthen market expectation guidance.
Will enhance supervision on bond market and gold market.
Will boost market confidence.

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The mention of being flexible with RRR and rate cuts suggests a proactive approach to enhancing liquidity and stabilizing the Yuan, which may boost market confidence amid ongoing economic pressures. This could have implications for risk assets and fixed-income markets in the region as investors gauge the effectiveness of these measures.

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