China’s PBC issues 128.7b yuan off reverse repo

The People’s Bank of China (PBC) announced on Thursday, 14 August 2025, a 7-day 128.7-billion-yuan reverse repo at an interest rate of 1.40 per cent.

Reverse repo is a tool used by central banks to manage liquidity. The PBC purchases securities from commercial banks through a bidding process, with an agreement to resell them back in the future.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: Y.Yasser