PBoC injects CNY 75bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate at 1.40%

The PBoC's injection of CNY 75 billion through 7-day reverse repos at a rate of 1.40% indicates a dovish stance aimed at enhancing liquidity in the market.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 2 Feb 2026, 01:41 UTCOn the live feed at 01:21 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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PBoC injects CNY 75bln via 7-day reverse repos with the rate at 1.40%

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This action suggests the central bank is looking to support growth amid potential economic pressures without immediate plans to tighten policy, which could affect the CNY's performance and overall risk sentiment in Asia.

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