PBoC injects CNY 241bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate maintained at 1.40%

The People's Bank of China (PBoC) injecting CNY 241 billion via 7-day reverse repos while maintaining the rate at 1.40% suggests an effort to ensure liquidity in the market without changing the cost of borrowing.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 14 Jan 2026, 01:43 UTCOn the live feed at 01:23 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This steady approach indicates the central bank is likely seeking to support economic activity while assessing current monetary conditions, which may provide stability for local assets and the yuan against volatility in global markets.

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