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外部掣肘减弱 我国货币政策“以我为主”姿态更从容
Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-09-18 19:04

Core Viewpoint - The easing of external constraints on China's monetary policy is expected due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, which will provide more room for policy adjustments [1][2]. Group 1: Monetary Policy Environment - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts have led to a decline in the US dollar index, reducing pressure on the RMB exchange rate [1]. - Analysts suggest that the attractiveness of RMB assets is increasing, leading to more foreign capital inflows and higher demand for RMB, which supports its appreciation [1][2]. - The potential for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may continue to alleviate pressure on the China-US interest rate differential and the RMB exchange rate, allowing for a more accommodative monetary policy environment in China [1][2]. Group 2: Internal Constraints on Monetary Policy - Internal factors, such as maintaining necessary policy space and ensuring reasonable net interest margins, pose greater constraints on China's monetary policy compared to external factors [2]. - The net interest margin of commercial banks has fallen to a new low of 1.42%, which may limit the space for further interest rate cuts [2][3]. - The need to avoid excessive liquidity that could lead to inefficient allocation of financial resources is emphasized, suggesting a preference for targeted monetary policy measures [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook for Monetary Policy - There is still room for further interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio (RRR) reductions, as the macroeconomic environment remains challenging [4][5]. - Analysts predict that the People's Bank of China may lower the RRR by 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points in the third and fourth quarters to enhance liquidity [6]. - The coordination between fiscal and monetary policies is expected to strengthen, focusing on optimizing the structure of financial support to key sectors [6].