中国人民银行：持续强化利率政策执行和监督

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has reported significant effects of counter-cyclical monetary policy adjustments in the first quarter, with stable growth in financial totals and an optimized credit structure [1][2] Group 1: Monetary Policy and Financial Stability - The PBOC will continue to strengthen the execution and supervision of interest rate policies, aiming to lower bank funding costs and reduce overall social financing costs [1] - In the first quarter, monetary credit maintained reasonable growth, utilizing various tools such as reserve requirements and open market operations to ensure ample liquidity and support key economic sectors [1][2] Group 2: Loan Rates and Economic Development - In March, new corporate loans and personal housing loan rates decreased by approximately 50 and 60 basis points year-on-year, creating a favorable financial environment for high-quality economic development [2] - The PBOC plans to enhance the implementation of interest rate policies and continue reforms to improve the Loan Prime Rate (LPR), while expanding pilot areas for comprehensive financing cost assessments for enterprises [2] Group 3: Future Directions - The PBOC will leverage monetary credit policy to guide financial institutions in supporting technology finance, green finance, inclusive small and micro enterprises, consumption expansion, and stabilizing foreign trade [2] - The scope of re-loans for affordable housing will be broadened to maintain stability in the real estate market [2]