China’s PBC offers 52.1b yuan off reverse repo

By Nada Ali On Aug 19, 2024

People’s Bank of China (PBC) announced on Monday seven-day 52.1 billion-yuan reverse repo at an interest rate of 1.7 per cent.

The Chinese central bank aims to maintain stable liquidity within the banking system as the first half of 2024 draws to a close.

Notably, the PBC offered 137.8 billion yuan on Friday through seven-day reverse repurchase agreements, maintaining the same interest rate.

A 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: PBC’s website

Subediting: M. S. Salama

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