PBoC injects CNY 106bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate at 1.40%

The PBoC's injection of CNY 106 billion through 7-day reverse repos at a 1.40% interest rate signals a proactive approach to liquidity management, likely aimed at supporting the economy and stabilizing the currency.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Feb 2026, 01:42 UTCOn the live feed at 01:22 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move could be interpreted as a dovish stance, suggesting the central bank is willing to keep financial conditions accommodative to encourage growth, which may influence both domestic and foreign investment flows.

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