Group 1 - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted a 1.378 trillion yuan 7-day reverse repurchase operation at an interest rate of 1.40%, maintaining the previous rate, resulting in a net injection of 1.378 trillion yuan due to no reverse repos maturing on that day [1] - From September 28 to October 11, the central bank's reverse repo net withdrawal reached 1.3304 trillion yuan, with a significant operation of 1.1 trillion yuan 3-month reverse repos announced on October 9, contrasting with a net injection of 300 billion yuan for the month [1] - Despite the large-scale reverse repos maturing after the holiday, funding prices gradually returned to pre-quarter-end levels, with overnight funding rates dropping to 1.33%, down 21 basis points from before the holiday [1] Group 2 - The upcoming week (October 13-17) will see a decrease in reverse repo maturities to 1.021 trillion yuan, with significant amounts maturing on Thursday and Friday, and a total of 8 billion yuan 3-month reverse repos maturing on Tuesday [2] - Analysts expect the funding environment to remain loose, as the central bank's proactive measures and limited government bond net payments will help mitigate external disturbances [2] - The liquidity test in October is anticipated to be concentrated at the end of the month, with tax payment deadlines delayed to October 27, coinciding with the month-end liquidity pressure [3] Group 3 - The PBOC's liquidity injection tools have shifted towards longer-term MLF and reverse repos since the third quarter, reducing the necessity for frequent short-term operations [4] - Despite the increase in reverse repo maturities post-holiday, the central bank's consistent stance on liquidity provision suggests limited impact on the funding environment [4] - Analysts from Citic Securities believe that the liquidity gap in October may be weaker than seasonal trends, with the central bank's monetary policy remaining accommodative [3][4]