【首席观察】中国央行的“出击”与美联储的“按兵不动”

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has implemented a "double reduction" policy, which includes a cut in the reserve requirement ratio and interest rates, ahead of the Federal Reserve's actions, indicating a proactive approach to monetary policy [1][2] - The PBOC announced a 10 basis point reduction in policy operation rates and a 0.25 percentage point cut in both the re-lending rate and the personal housing provident fund loan rate, alongside increasing the re-lending quota for technological innovation from 500 billion to 800 billion yuan [2][3] - A total of ten new policies were introduced, categorized into three types: quantity-based policies to increase liquidity, price-based policies to lower funding costs, and structural policies to support key sectors such as technology and consumption [2][3] Group 2 - The financial regulatory authorities in China are set to introduce eight new policies aimed at adapting financing systems to new real estate development models and supporting small and micro enterprises [3][4] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is focusing on stabilizing the market and promoting long-term capital inflow, with measures including enhancing operations by the Central Huijin Investment Ltd. and reforming the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [3][4] - The coordinated efforts of the three major financial management departments reflect a break from previous market concerns regarding delayed or hesitant policy responses [3][5] Group 3 - The current economic environment in the U.S. is characterized by a "tariff-inflation-recession" triangle, which is challenging the independence of monetary policy and creating initial cracks in the dollar's hegemonic foundation [5][6] - The Chinese government's recent policy measures are seen as a strategic move in the context of U.S.-China economic negotiations, aiming to create a "policy buffer" ahead of high-level talks [6][7] - The A-share market responded positively to the policy announcements, indicating market confidence in the measures taken, although the reaction was more rational compared to previous policy-induced exuberance [6][7]