5月金融数据亮点多：社融规模增长较快、M1增速显著上升、信贷增长强劲

Financial Overview - In May 2023, China's social financing scale increased by 2.29 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 224.7 billion yuan, indicating a robust growth in financing activities [1] - The total social financing scale for the first five months of 2023 reached 18.63 trillion yuan, which is 3.83 trillion yuan more than the same period last year [1] Monetary Supply - The broad money supply (M2) reached 325.78 trillion yuan in May, with a year-on-year growth of 7.9%, while the narrow money supply (M1) was 108.91 trillion yuan, growing by 2.3% [2] - The increase in M1 is attributed to a rise in "liquid money," which includes currency in circulation and demand deposits, reflecting improved market confidence and economic activity [2] Loan Growth - The total RMB loan balance stood at 266.32 trillion yuan at the end of May, with a year-on-year growth of 7.1% [2] - Notable growth was observed in inclusive small and micro loans, which increased by 11.6%, and medium to long-term loans for the manufacturing sector, which grew by 8.8% [2] Economic Activity - The reduction in policy interest rates by the central bank in May has encouraged businesses to borrow more, leading to an increase in loan demand [3] - External factors, such as trade negotiations and tariff reductions, have also contributed to increased credit demand from foreign trade enterprises [3] Consumer Loans - The growth in personal loans reflects a recovery in economic activities, with an increase in mortgage loans due to a warming real estate market and a boost in consumer spending driven by promotional events [3] - The central bank's financial support measures, including interest rate cuts and structural monetary policy tools, have started to take effect [3] Future Outlook - Financial growth is expected to remain stable, supported by resilient economic development and increased financing demand in June [4] - The central bank's recent operations, including a 1 trillion yuan reverse repurchase agreement, aim to maintain liquidity in the market [4]