李斌： 我国外汇市场交易活跃、预期平稳 跨境资金流动更趋稳定

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) reported on the foreign exchange market situation for January 2026, indicating a stable operation despite increased volatility in international financial markets [1] Group 1: Foreign Exchange Market Performance - In January, the bank's foreign exchange settlement and sales surplus decreased by 20% compared to the previous month [1] - Non-bank sectors, including enterprises and individuals, saw a net inflow of cross-border funds drop by 28% from the previous month [1] - The foreign exchange market remains active with stable expectations, and cross-border capital flows are becoming more stable [1] Group 2: Factors Influencing Market Trends - Seasonal factors contributed to a rapid increase in enterprise receipts and settlements at the end of the year, but this growth has recently slowed as demand is gradually released [1] - Net inflow of funds under goods trade decreased by 27% compared to the previous month, while net outflow under service trade increased by 23% [1] - Net inflow from securities investment remained stable [1]