有望带动LPR调降！7天逆回购操作利率今起下调

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation of 158.6 billion yuan on May 8, with the operation rate adjusted from 1.50% to 1.40%, resulting in a net injection of 158.6 billion yuan as there were no reverse repos maturing that day [1] - PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng indicated that the market-driven interest rate transmission is expected to lead to a 0.1 percentage point decrease in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) starting from May 8, which will also guide commercial banks to lower deposit rates accordingly [1] - Analysts believe that the reduction in the 7-day reverse repurchase rate aims to lower the LPR, thereby reducing financing costs for the real economy and enhancing financial support for economic growth [2] Group 2 - The LPR has remained unchanged for six consecutive months as of April 21, indicating a period of stability in lending rates prior to the recent adjustments [2]