Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has implemented a series of monetary policy measures to support stable economic growth and financial market stability, with a commitment to continue a moderately accommodative monetary policy in 2026 [1][2]. Monetary Policy Measures - In 2026, the PBOC plans to lower the interest rates of various structural monetary policy tools by 0.25 percentage points to enhance support for key sectors [8][10]. - The PBOC will also increase the quotas for specific loans, including an additional 500 billion yuan for agricultural and small business loans and a 1 trillion yuan quota for private enterprises [9][10]. Financial Data Highlights - By the end of December 2025, the balance of RMB loans reached 271.91 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, with a total increase of 16.27 trillion yuan for the year [2]. - The total social financing scale for 2025 was 35.6 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.34 trillion yuan compared to 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 8.3% [2][3]. Loan Structure and Support - Loans in key areas such as technology, green finance, and digital sectors saw significant growth, with increases of 11.5%, 23%, and 14.6% respectively, indicating a targeted allocation of financial resources [3]. - Direct financing accounted for 46.9% of the total social financing increment in 2025, with government bond net financing reaching 13.84 trillion yuan [3][4]. Cost of Financing - The average interest rates for newly issued corporate loans and personal housing loans were around 3.1% in December 2025, reflecting a decline of 2.5 and 2.6 percentage points since the second half of 2018 [4][5]. Market Liquidity Management - The PBOC conducted net open market operations totaling 6 trillion yuan in 2025 to ensure ample market liquidity, including a net injection of 3.8 trillion yuan through reverse repos [5][6]. - The PBOC's operations in the bond market, including the resumption of government bond trading, aimed to enhance the coordination between monetary and fiscal policies [6][7]. Support for Private Enterprises - A new 1 trillion yuan re-lending facility for private enterprises was established to enhance financial support for small and medium-sized private businesses [10][11]. - The PBOC aims to improve the financing environment for private enterprises by optimizing internal policies and enhancing collaboration with fiscal and industrial policies [11].
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Jing Ji Ri Bao·2026-01-18 23:32