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多维度发力，央行“十箭齐发”支持实体经济
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-05-07 14:04

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has announced a comprehensive set of monetary policy measures aimed at stabilizing the market and expectations, including a 0.5% reduction in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) and various structural tools to support consumption and innovation [1][2]. Summary by Category Total Quantity Tools - The RRR has been lowered by 0.5%, releasing approximately 1 trillion yuan in long-term liquidity, reducing the average reserve requirement ratio from 6.6% to 6.2% [2]. - The decision to lower the RRR is intended to counteract government bond supply pressures and optimize the funding structure, while also reducing the cost of liabilities for commercial banks [2]. Total Price Tools - The 7-day reverse repurchase rate has been cut by 10 basis points to 1.40%, which is expected to lead to a similar reduction in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) [3]. - The reduction in the reverse repurchase rate is anticipated to alleviate the pressure on commercial banks' interest margins and improve their cost of liabilities [3]. Structural Tools - The PBOC has expanded the quota for re-loans for technological innovation and transformation from 500 billion yuan to 800 billion yuan, enhancing support for hard technology sectors [5]. - A new 500 billion yuan re-loan for service consumption and elderly care has been established to boost financial support in these areas, aiming to stimulate consumer confidence and address shortages in elderly care facilities [6]. - The quota for re-loans supporting agriculture and small enterprises has been increased by 300 billion yuan, continuing the PBOC's long-term support for inclusive finance [6]. Capital Market Support Tools - The PBOC has merged two existing capital market support tools with a total quota of 800 billion yuan to enhance liquidity and stability in the capital market [7]. - The introduction of a risk-sharing mechanism for technology innovation bonds aims to bolster market confidence and facilitate the development of a technology-focused bond market [8].