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央行出手6000亿元持续注入中期流动性
Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-08-24 16:29

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is increasing the Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) operations to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system, with a significant net injection of liquidity expected in August 2025 [1][2][3] Group 1: MLF Operations - On August 25, 2025, the PBOC will conduct a 600 billion yuan MLF operation with a one-year term, marking the sixth consecutive month of increased MLF operations since March 2025 [1][3] - The net injection from MLF operations in August is projected to be 300 billion yuan, doubling the amount from July 2025 and representing the largest net injection since February 2025 [1][2] Group 2: Market Liquidity and Policy Coordination - The PBOC's actions reflect a coordinated effort between monetary and fiscal policies, aimed at enhancing credit availability for businesses and households amid a peak period of government bond issuance [2][3] - The recent increase in MLF and reverse repos is intended to stabilize market expectations and ensure sufficient liquidity, especially as medium to long-term market interest rates have been rising [2][3] Group 3: Future Monetary Policy Outlook - The PBOC's monetary policy is expected to remain supportive, with a focus on maintaining liquidity and aligning the growth of social financing and money supply with economic growth and price level expectations [3][4] - Analysts suggest that while the macroeconomic environment appears stable, the likelihood of a rate cut in the short term is low, with the PBOC likely to continue using MLF and reverse repos to sustain market liquidity [3][4]