2025年5月7日国新办新闻发布会解读：货币先行，多箭齐发

Monetary Policy - The central bank implemented a comprehensive monetary policy with a total reduction of 50 basis points in reserve requirement ratios, expected to provide approximately 1 trillion yuan in long-term liquidity and save banks about 22 billion yuan in funding costs[1] - The policy interest rate was lowered by 10 basis points, with the 1-year and 5-year Loan Prime Rates (LPR) expected to decrease by the same margin on the next pricing date[1] Structural Policies - Targeted reserve requirement reductions were made for auto finance and financial leasing companies, bringing their reserve ratios down to 0%, aimed at boosting auto consumption credit[1] - The interest rate on structural monetary policy tools, including the PSL, was reduced by 25 basis points, potentially saving banks around 15-20 billion yuan annually[1] Support for Innovation - The meeting announced an increase in the re-lending quota for technological innovation and technological transformation to 800 billion yuan, alongside the establishment of risk-sharing tools for technology innovation bonds[1] - The central bank's support for technology innovation now extends from indirect financing to direct financing, marking a significant policy shift[3] Economic Outlook - The report indicates a need for continued monetary easing due to an unbalanced economic recovery, with both CPI and PPI remaining in negative territory, and a focus on stabilizing social financing conditions[6] - The external environment, particularly the impact of U.S. tariffs, is expected to enhance the likelihood of a more accommodative global policy stance, providing a favorable window for further monetary easing in China[6] Market Stability Measures - The policies aim to stabilize the stock and real estate markets, with specific measures to support capital market activity and ensure liquidity for real estate financing[7] - The government is expected to accelerate the issuance and utilization of fiscal tools, coinciding with a peak in government bond supply in the second quarter[8]