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Core Viewpoint - The liquidity in the market is under significant pressure due to a large amount of reverse repos and MLF maturing, but the central bank's operations are expected to maintain overall liquidity stability [1][2][3][4]. Group 1: Market Liquidity and Central Bank Operations - From February 24 to 28, over 22,000 billion yuan in reverse repos are set to mature, including 8,524 billion yuan in 7-day reverse repos and 14,000 billion yuan in 14-day reverse repos, along with 3,000 billion yuan in MLF [1][2]. - The central bank has conducted significant reverse repo operations, including 5,260 billion yuan on February 24 and 4,095 billion yuan on February 25, to manage short-term liquidity [3]. - The central bank's increase in medium-term liquidity supply, including a 6,000 billion yuan MLF operation on February 25, aims to counteract the maturing amount and ensure a net injection of liquidity [3]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Expectations - The market has experienced fluctuations in funding rates, with the overnight Shibor rising by 4.64 basis points to 1.362% on February 24, while the 7-day Shibor increased by 22.97 basis points to 1.553% [2]. - Analysts believe that despite the short-term pressures, the overall liquidity environment will remain stable, supported by the central bank's interventions [4][5]. - The expected return of cash to the financial system post-holiday is anticipated to inject liquidity, leading to a decrease in funding rates, particularly for 7-day rates [5].