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China has announced plans to cut banks' reserve requirements, injecting RMB1 trillion $140 billion into its financial system and stimulating economic growth as investor sentiment sours on the outlook for China's second-largest economy.
The People's Bank of China PBoC, led by Governor Pan Gongsheng, sd that a 0.5 percentage point reduction in reserve requirements will boost liquidity to support growth this year. This move is part of efforts from Chinese authorities to counteract economic headwinds and encourage recovery following a tumultuous market performance.
Governor Pan stressed the creation of a positive monetary and financial environment for the economy as he expects less downward pressure on China's currency, given forecasts that US Federal Reserve interest rates may begin to ease this year. Moreover, at a recent news conference in Beijing, Pan highlighted the central bank's commitment to mntning stability in its capital markets.
The decision comes after Chinese stocks experienced significant selling pressure earlier this month due to concerns over economic growth prospects and corporate earnings, leading investors to question China's ability to boost an economy with decade-low growth rates.
Fang Fenglei, a renowned Chinese dealmaker and founder of Hopu Investments, while acknowledging the positive implications of the PBoC's decision, expressed uncertnty about its potential impact on China's capital market, advocating for lower interest rates as well.
Zhiwei Zhang, Chief Economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, welcomed the reduction in reserve requirements but called for a more balanced allocation of fiscal resources towards consumption rather than just investment. He emphasized that given deflationary pressures within China's economy, stronger domestic demand is crucial for economic recovery.
Governor Pan assured reporters that with China's economy recovering, there is now room to maneuver when it comes to macro policy adjustments. He noted that the capital market has a solid foundation for steady development and pledged efforts to stabilize markets while boosting confidence and driving growth momentum.
Regarding China's currency, Governor Pan suggested that as international monetary policy cycles become less divergent, domestic factors like insufficient demand, overcapacity in some industries, low price levels, and weak expectations will moderate the impact on inflation rates. International organizations such as the IMF predict a moderation in China's Consumer Price Index CPI increase in 2024 compared to last year.
The FT View commented that while global trade tensions remn high, a reduction in reserve requirements could provide a much-needed boost for China's economy and potentially improve investor sentiment towards Chinese stocks.
In , the PBoC's decision to cut banks' reserve requirements is a strategic move med at stimulating economic growth amidst challenging market conditions. However, it remns crucial for China to mntn policy flexibility while addressing domestic economic challenges such as overcapacity in certn industries and managing inflationary pressures effectively.
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