PBoC injects CNY 5bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate maintained at 1.40%

The PBoC's injection of CNY 5 billion through 7-day reverse repos suggests a targeted effort to maintain liquidity in the market while keeping the rate stable at 1.40%.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Apr 2026, 01:41 UTCOn the live feed at 01:21 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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PBoC injects CNY 5bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate maintained at 1.40%

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This move reflects a cautious approach to support economic activity without signaling a shift in monetary policy, which may influence market sentiment and the CNY's valuation against other currencies in the near term.

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