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PBOC Injects $86.4 Billion to Boost Lunar New Year Liquidity

2/10/2026

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The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is increasing the money supply to banks by injecting 600 billion yuan ($86.4 billion) through 14-day repurchase agreements to meet cash demand during the Lunar New Year holidays.
This marks the resumption of operations after a two-month pause, addressing a 3.2 trillion yuan liquidity gap caused by holiday spending and corporate demand.
Industrial Securities forecasts the PBOC may add up to 3.5 trillion yuan before the holidays, with economists anticipating further monetary easing and potential interest rate cuts to support economic stability.

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The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is increasing the money supply to banks by injecting 600 billion yuan ($86.4 billion) through 14-day repurchase agreements to meet cash demand during the Lunar New Year holidays.
This marks the resumption of operations after a two-month pause, addressing a 3.2 trillion yuan liquidity gap caused by holiday spending and corporate demand.
Industrial Securities forecasts the PBOC may add up to 3.5 trillion yuan before the holidays, with economists anticipating further monetary easing and potential interest rate cuts to support economic stability.