1. Report Industry Investment Rating The provided content does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In June, the excess reserve ratio rose to 1.3%, still at a low level for the end - of - quarter month and lower than expected. The central bank maintained the normalization of capital prices by supporting bank lending. In July, the central bank aimed to keep liquidity relatively loose within the existing framework, with the excess reserve ratio expected to be around 1.2%. In August, the excess reserve ratio is projected to be about 1.1%, remaining at a neutral level in recent years. The probability of reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts in August is low, but the central bank may still maintain relatively loose liquidity [2][3]. - The fluctuation of the capital market in July was related to the improvement of the equity market sentiment, especially the freezing of funds due to new stock listings on the Beijing Stock Exchange. The capital market in August may continue the tone of July, and attention should be paid to whether DR001 can break through the lower limit of 1.3% at the beginning of the month [2][33][61]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Quarter - end Central Bank Claims Did Not Rise Unexpectedly, and the Increase in the Excess Reserve Ratio in June Was Weaker than Seasonal - In June, the excess reserve ratio rose by about 0.3pct to 1.3%, lower than the expected 1.5%, due to the central bank's claims on other depository corporations not rising additionally as expected to offset the previous decline. After the central bank announced the liquidity injection of various tools in May, the difference between the central bank's claims on other depository corporations and high - frequency data decreased, and its follow - up normalization needs attention [6]. - In June, the fiscal deposit decreased by 5722 billion yuan, less than the expected 7400 billion yuan. The expenditure progress of special refinancing bonds was slow, and the repurchase of treasury cash time deposits might have led to an additional increase in government deposits. Other factors such as currency issuance, central bank legal deposit reserves, and foreign exchange funds were close to expectations [8]. - Despite the relatively low excess reserve ratio, the net lending scale of banks continued to rise in June, and the central DR001 rate dropped below 1.4%, indicating that the central bank was normalizing capital prices by supporting bank lending [15]. 3.2. In July, the Central DR001 Rate Was Stable but with Increased Fluctuations, and the Central Bank Maintained Relative Looseness within the Existing Framework - In July, although the supply pressure of government bonds remained high, the general fiscal revenue and expenditure might show an anti - seasonal deficit, and the expenditure of replacement bonds was expected to bring additional government deposit injections. It was estimated that government deposits would increase by about 450 billion yuan, and the consumption of excess reserves would weaken marginally. Credit lending decline might lead to a decrease in bank reserve payments by about 90 billion yuan. Currency issuance might increase by about 30 billion yuan, and foreign exchange funds might continue to withdraw about 50 billion yuan. In the open market, the central bank's claims on other depository corporations might rise by about 260 billion yuan, and the excess reserve ratio was expected to be about 1.2% [15]. - In July, DR001 once exceeded 1.35%, and 1.3% seemed to become the new lower limit. The average DR001 for the whole month did not decline significantly but fluctuated more. The decline in non - bank capital demand led to a decline in DR007 despite the decrease in bank net lending. This might indicate that the central bank had achieved policy normalization and hoped to maintain relatively loose liquidity within the existing framework, resulting in stable but more volatile capital interest rates [27]. - The increased fluctuation of the capital market in late July might be related to the improvement of the equity market sentiment, especially the freezing of funds due to new stock listings on the Beijing Stock Exchange. The freezing and unfreezing of funds on the Beijing Stock Exchange might only impact the inter - bank liquidity under special circumstances [33]. - The cross - month progress of institutions in July was generally slow, but the abundant capital supply ensured the looseness of the capital market at the end of the month [37]. 3.3. In August, Relative Looseness May Still Be Maintained within the Existing Framework, and Attention Should Be Paid to Whether the Central Bank Continues to Relax Controls and Amplify Fluctuations - In August, although the general fiscal deficit might be higher than the same period in previous years, and the expenditure of replacement bonds might still cause additional leakage of government deposits, the net supply of government bonds was also at a high level. It was estimated that government deposits would decrease by about 50 billion yuan. Reserve payments might increase seasonally, currency issuance might increase by about 50 billion yuan, and foreign exchange funds might continue to withdraw about 50 billion yuan. In the open market, the central bank's claims on other depository corporations might decline by about 430 billion yuan, and the excess reserve ratio was expected to be about 1.1% [3][43]. - Since July, the central bank has emphasized the implementation of existing policies. The threshold for reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts has increased, and it is not the baseline expectation for August. However, the central bank's concern about bond investment risks has decreased, and it may still tend to maintain relatively loose liquidity within the existing framework in August [3][56]. - In August, the capital market may continue the tone of July. Attention should be paid to whether DR001 can break through the lower limit of 1.3% at the beginning of the month. If so, the central bank may further relax controls on bank lending, increasing the fluctuation of the capital market. Although the exogenous disturbances such as the tax period in August may decrease, the decline in the central DR001 and DR007 rates may be limited [61].

Monetary Policy and Economic Environment - The central bank's "moderately loose" monetary policy is being implemented gradually due to the stabilization of external conditions, following the reduction in reserve requirements and interest rates in May [1] - The central bank is actively injecting liquidity through reverse repos and MLF, creating a comprehensive easing environment [1] - The combination of monetary and fiscal policies has led to a "double easing" situation, with government investment and financial support for consumption being the two main driving forces for domestic demand [1] Structural Monetary Policy Tools - The central bank has highlighted three prominent areas for structural tools: technological innovation, inclusive and consumer finance, and securities market financing [2] - Expansion of re-lending for technological innovation and support for consumer finance has been initiated, with specific amounts allocated for various purposes [2] - The central bank is also promoting the issuance of bonds in sectors like culture, tourism, and education to support consumption [2] Support for Foreign Trade - The central bank supports pilot programs for foreign trade refinancing in Shanghai, indicating a localized approach to structural tools for foreign trade enterprises [3] Real Estate Market Dynamics - Current policies supporting real estate, including PSL, are not significantly impactful, indicating a stabilization rather than expansion in the real estate sector [4] - Data shows a slight decline in real estate loan balances, suggesting limited effectiveness of monetary policy in stimulating housing demand [4] - The financial regulatory authority is working on new financing systems to adapt to the evolving real estate market, which may be crucial for long-term stability [5] Consumer and Inclusive Finance Growth - Despite a contraction in real estate loans, the demand for inclusive and consumer finance remains robust, with significant year-on-year growth in operating loans and consumer loans [5] - The expansion of structural tools has created a policy space exceeding 1.4 trillion yuan, indicating potential for gradual policy release rather than immediate large-scale actions [5] Future Policy Outlook - The combination of total and structural tools will likely become the norm in future policy, with a focus on the role of each depending on the economic context [6] - The urgency for further total policy actions may arise in the fourth quarter, influenced by external conditions and interest rate differentials [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The pre - operation of the outright reverse repurchase is conducive to stabilizing the capital expectation, and the cross - half - year liquidity pressure is controllable. Attention should be paid to short - end allocation opportunities [3][5] - The central bank's toolbox has a more reasonable term distribution, and the liquidity tools for each term are relatively complete [4][17] 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Outright Reverse Repurchase Operation Pre - operation - On June 6, 2025, the central bank will conduct a 1000 - billion - yuan outright reverse repurchase operation with a 3 - month term to maintain the liquidity of the banking system [2][11] - From April to June 2025, the outright reverse repurchase continued to have a small - scale net withdrawal, and the current balance is around 4.2 trillion. The pre - operation in June is mainly to consider the large - scale maturity of certificates of deposit and the concentrated issuance of government bonds [3][11] - The operation time is advanced, and the arrival rhythm of funds may be accelerated. In the future, the announcement may be released one day in advance, which is consistent with the MLF operation mode, facilitating institutions to arrange liquidity in advance [3][11] - The operation frequency is theoretically once a month. Whether there will be an additional operation in June remains to be seen, or the MLF may be flexibly increased at the end of the month [3][12] 3.2 Take Stock of the Central Bank's Toolbox - The central bank adjusted the "Monetary Policy Tools" section and disclosed the monthly investment of various tools for the first time, increasing a market communication channel [16] - The central bank's toolbox has a more reasonable term distribution, including short - term (7 - day reverse repurchase, overnight reverse repurchase), medium - term (MLF, outright reverse repurchase, and various structural tools), and long - term (reserve requirement ratio cut, treasury bond trading) tools [4][17] - The reverse repurchase tool fluctuates in the range of 0 - 3 trillion; the balance of the outright reverse repurchase and MLF is flexibly adjusted between 4 - 5 trillion; the PSL balance has declined to below 2 trillion; other structural monetary policy tools total about 3.9 trillion, accounting for about 22% of the relevant subject, and there is still about 1 trillion of the subject without a clear corresponding tool [4][21][22] 3.3 Cross - Half - Year Liquidity Pressure is Controllable, Focus on Short - End Allocation Opportunities - After the double cuts, the central bank's investment thinking is relatively positive. In May, after the reserve requirement ratio cut, the MLF, outright reverse repurchase, and 7D reverse repurchase maintained positive investment. The pre - operation of the outright reverse repurchase in June is conducive to stabilizing capital expectations [5][25] - Historically, the central bank has mostly protected the market during the cross - half - year period. It is expected that the risk of a significant tightening of funds is relatively controllable. The DR007 is expected to be in the range of 1.5 - 1.65% [5][31][33] - For short - end varieties, when the yield of 1 - year certificates of deposit of state - owned and joint - stock banks is above 1.7%, their allocation value can be considered. The cost - performance of short - term treasury bonds is relatively high, and attention should be paid to the impact of the central bank's restart of treasury bond trading on the short - end market [6][36][37]

Group 1: Liquidity Trends - In April, the excess reserve ratio decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 0.9%, remaining below historical levels[6] - The central bank's additional reduction in claims on other deposit-taking institutions in March and April led to a total decrease of nearly 1.5 trillion yuan, contributing to the low excess reserves[6] - In May, the government deposit is expected to rise by approximately 130 billion yuan, which will reduce the consumption of excess reserves compared to previous years[24] Group 2: Monetary Policy and Interest Rates - Following the rate cuts in May, the DR007 rate converged towards the policy rate, with the spread narrowing to within 20 basis points, returning to levels seen in Q4 of the previous year[39] - The average net lending from banks in May increased to 3.67 trillion yuan, up from 3.28 trillion yuan in April, indicating improved liquidity conditions[39] - The central bank is expected to maintain a relatively loose liquidity environment in June, with the excess reserve ratio projected to rise to about 1.4%[24] Group 3: Fiscal Deficits and Government Bonds - The broad fiscal deficit in April reached 336.7 billion yuan, exceeding expectations by 190 billion yuan, driven by high government fund expenditures[13] - In May, the net financing scale of government bonds increased by approximately 6.74 trillion yuan, reflecting significant government bond issuance pressures compared to previous years[26] - The government’s fiscal spending is anticipated to continue to support economic growth, with expected expenditures in May rising by 5.4% year-on-year to about 1.99 trillion yuan[31]

Core Viewpoint - The recent press conference on May 7 highlighted a comprehensive set of financial policies aimed at stabilizing the market and expectations, indicating a strong commitment from the authorities to support the economy amid increasing external pressures [1][2]. Monetary Policy - The conference signaled a clear shift towards further monetary easing, including measures such as reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts and interest rate reductions [2]. - Starting May 15, the RRR will be lowered by 0.5 percentage points, expected to inject approximately 1 trillion yuan into the market [2]. - The policy interest rates, including the 7-day reverse repurchase rate, will be reduced from 1.5% to 1.4%, with the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) anticipated to decrease by about 0.1 percentage points [2]. Structural Policies - New structural monetary policy tools will be introduced to support sectors like technology innovation, consumption expansion, and inclusive finance [3]. - The quota for technology innovation and technical transformation re-loans will increase from 500 billion yuan to 800 billion yuan, and a new 500 billion yuan re-loan for service consumption and elderly care will be established [3]. Economic Context - The need for enhanced counter-cyclical adjustments is emphasized due to increasing economic downward pressure from external shocks, particularly in the context of trade tensions [3][4]. - The financial market's stability is crucial, especially following significant fluctuations in international markets due to tariff policies [3]. Future Expectations - There is anticipation for new policy tools to be introduced, particularly those aimed at supporting technology innovation and stabilizing foreign trade [5][6]. - The implementation of counter-cyclical measures will depend on the intensity of external shocks, with expectations for a gradual acceleration in fiscal policy [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - The recent press conference by Chinese financial authorities introduced a comprehensive financial policy package aimed at stabilizing the market and economic expectations, with a focus on the significance of the "double reduction" policy [1] Group 1: Policy Timing and Strategy - The term "early" refers to the successful experience of releasing favorable policies before the market opening last year, indicating that the new financial policy package will have a more stable and lasting impact on the market [2] - The term "timely" highlights the importance of stabilizing market expectations ahead of the upcoming China-U.S. trade negotiations, which is crucial for gaining negotiation leverage [2] Group 2: Monetary Policy Adjustments - The market's initial reaction centered on the unexpected interest rate cut, while the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) reduction was anticipated. The interest rate cut opens up space for monetary policy due to increased economic downward pressure and external changes affecting exports [3] - The adjustment of housing provident fund rates and subsequent policies aimed at stimulating real estate demand signal a proactive approach to meet housing consumption needs, aligning with the directives from the April Politburo meeting [3] Group 3: Structural Monetary Policy - The new round of structural monetary policy tools aims to address challenges such as insufficient domestic demand and export shocks, featuring a "quantity expansion and price reduction" approach [4] - The introduction of multiple relending tools and a general reduction in relending and PSL rates by 0.25 percentage points will further lower financial institutions' funding costs, supporting the real economy [4] Group 4: Financial Policy and Fiscal Support - The establishment of relending tools for service consumption and elderly care represents a significant step in promoting service consumption, with monetary policy leading the way for potential fiscal support [5] - Current fiscal policies, including special bonds, have not been fully implemented, suggesting that new fiscal measures to support service consumption may be released mid-year [5] Group 5: Capital Market Stability and Growth - Capital market policies reflect a dual focus on stability and progress, with support from the Central Huijin Investment Company acting as a stabilizing force for the market [6] - The implementation of the "Action Plan for Promoting the High-Quality Development of Public Funds" will enhance the focus on investor interests, further invigorating market dynamics [6]

Monetary Policy - The recent financial policy package is a response to the April Politburo meeting's directive for a more proactive macroeconomic policy, emphasizing timely reductions in reserve requirements and interest rates to maintain ample liquidity[3] - Starting May 15, the reserve requirement ratio will be lowered by 0.5 percentage points, releasing approximately CNY 1 trillion in long-term liquidity, bringing the average reserve requirement ratio to 6.2%[4] - The interest rate for the 7-day reverse repurchase operation will be reduced by 0.1 percentage points, expected to lead to a similar decrease in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) by about 0.1 percentage points[4] Support for Key Sectors - An additional CNY 300 billion will be allocated for technology innovation and technical transformation loans, alongside the establishment of risk-sharing tools for technology innovation bonds[5] - A CNY 500 billion service consumption and elderly care loan facility will be set up to enhance service consumption supply[5] - The total quota for capital market support tools will be merged to CNY 800 billion, with CNY 3 trillion in stock repurchase loans announced[6] Real Estate Market Stability - The LPR will be lowered by 10 basis points, reducing the 5-year LPR from 4.2% to 3.6%, with a further expected drop to 3.5%[8] - The personal housing provident fund loan interest rate will decrease by 25 basis points, bringing the rate for first-time homebuyers down from 2.85% to 2.6%[8] - The total amount of loans approved for real estate development has reached CNY 6.7 trillion, supporting the construction and delivery of over 16 million residential units[9] Corporate Support Measures - The People's Bank of China has set a total quota of CNY 3 trillion for loans supporting agriculture and small enterprises, enhancing financing for small and medium-sized private enterprises[11] - Regulatory adjustments will be made to improve financing convenience for companies impacted by U.S. tariff policies, including support for direct financing through various instruments[11] - A comprehensive policy package will be introduced to further support financing for small and private enterprises, focusing on increasing supply, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and optimizing the environment[11]

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]

Group 1: Policy Overview - The meeting occurred amid unclear U.S. tariff policies, reflecting a characteristic of "progress and retention" in policy direction[3] - The meeting identified "increased external shocks" as the main issue affecting China's economy[4] - The overall requirement to address external shocks is to "strengthen bottom-line thinking, prepare sufficient plans, and solidly carry out economic work"[4] Group 2: Economic Measures - The policy tone remains largely unchanged, but new requirements have been introduced, emphasizing "four stabilizations" instead of "six stabilizations" from previous meetings[5] - New structural monetary policy tools are expected to be introduced to support the real economy, with a projected reserve requirement gap of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan for 2025[6][7] - The meeting emphasized the importance of boosting consumption, particularly for middle- and low-income groups, to enhance economic growth[8] Group 3: Support for Affected Sectors - Multiple measures will be taken to support enterprises affected by tariff shocks, including increased financing support and integration of domestic and foreign trade[9] - The meeting highlighted the need to protect livelihoods, particularly for those in industries heavily impacted by tariffs, by enhancing unemployment insurance and social assistance systems[9] Group 4: Market Outlook - The risk of a significant downturn in the stock market is low, with expectations of a structural market trend, particularly favoring the consumer sector[10][11] - The meeting indicated that existing incremental policies are in reserve and will be timely released based on changing circumstances, particularly as tariff situations clarify[15]