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Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced a comprehensive set of monetary policy measures aimed at stabilizing the market and expectations, including a reduction in structural monetary policy tool rates and the introduction of new lending facilities to support consumption and innovation [1][4][11] Monetary Policy Measures - The PBOC will implement three categories of monetary policy measures, including quantity-based policies like reserve requirement ratio cuts, price-based policies such as lowering policy interest rates, and structural policies to enhance existing tools and create new ones [3][4] - A 0.25 percentage point reduction in structural monetary policy tool rates was announced, affecting various lending rates including those for agricultural and small business loans [4][6] - The PBOC's structural monetary policy tools have a balance of 5.9 trillion yuan, which is a significant channel for basic currency issuance [6] Support for Specific Sectors - The introduction of a 500 billion yuan "service consumption and elderly care re-lending" facility aims to boost financial support for service consumption and the elderly care sector [7][8] - An increase of 300 billion yuan in the agricultural and small business re-lending quota is expected to enhance credit support for these sectors [9] - The new policy tools are designed to stimulate domestic service consumption and support the development of the elderly care industry, reflecting a broader strategy to enhance consumer spending [8][10] Structural Policy Tools - The PBOC's structural monetary policy tools are intended to address structural issues in the economy, with a focus on key areas such as technology innovation and consumption [6][10] - The recent measures include a significant focus on technology and innovation, with an additional 300 billion yuan allocated for technology innovation and transformation loans [8][11] - The overall approach combines both quantity and price adjustments to effectively support various sectors, indicating a comprehensive strategy to tackle economic challenges [10][11]