货币政策框架转型稳步推进 为高质量发展提供有力支撑

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has established a modern monetary policy framework that effectively supports the economic and social development goals outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan, with a focus on maintaining stable total liquidity, optimizing structure, reducing costs, and stabilizing expectations [1][2]. Monetary Policy Tools and Achievements - Since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the PBOC has implemented 9 reserve requirement ratio cuts, reducing the ratio by 3.5 percentage points, which has released approximately 7 trillion yuan in long-term liquidity [2][3]. - The PBOC has utilized various monetary policy tools to maintain ample liquidity, including open market operations and reverse repos, while promoting reasonable growth in credit [2][3]. Structural Monetary Policy Tools - The PBOC has improved its structural monetary policy tool system, focusing on key areas such as technological innovation, green development, and consumer services, achieving comprehensive coverage of financial services [3]. - The annual growth rates of social financing scale and broad money supply (M2) have reached around 9% to 10%, significantly higher than the nominal economic growth rate of 6% to 7% [3]. Interest Rate Marketization - The PBOC has deepened interest rate marketization reforms, establishing a clearer relationship between short-term and long-term interest rates, and has adjusted the policy interest rate to influence market rates [4][5]. - Since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the PBOC has cumulatively lowered the policy interest rate by 0.8 percentage points, leading to a decrease in the loan market quotation rates (LPR) for both 1-year and 5-year loans [5]. Exchange Rate Stability - The PBOC has maintained a stable RMB exchange rate through managed floating exchange rate systems, enhancing the currency's elasticity and ensuring it remains within a reasonable equilibrium [6][7]. - The foreign exchange market has shown resilience, with the RMB exchange rate maintaining stability against major currencies, supported by a robust macroeconomic foundation [6][7]. Expectations Management - The PBOC has emphasized the importance of expectation management and effective communication of monetary policy, enhancing transparency and understanding of policy measures [8][9]. - Various channels have been utilized to communicate with the market, including regular policy announcements, financial data releases, and public education on monetary policy [9][10].