PBOC Cuts Loan Rates to Boost Property Sector, Injects $100 Billion into Stock Market
October 22, 2024Despite these positive developments, recent economic indicators have shown minimal improvement in China's economy, leading to ongoing investor skepticism.
However, U.S.-China trade tensions are resurfacing, particularly after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's threat to impose high tariffs on China over Taiwan issues.
PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng announced this rate cut during a financial forum in Beijing, emphasizing its role in combating deflation and reviving growth.
China's third-quarter GDP growth was reported at 4.6%, slightly above expectations, but the past two quarters have displayed unusually weak growth rates.
U.S. stock indexes closed near record highs recently, providing positive cues for regional markets.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is implementing a loan prime rate cut of 20 to 25 basis points to support the struggling property sector and stimulate economic growth.
This rate cut is part of Beijing's broader aggressive stimulus strategy aimed at improving economic conditions, although investor caution persists due to a lack of specific details.
Following the PBOC's announcement, Chinese indexes rose approximately 0.7%, reflecting market anticipation of these stimulating measures.
Asian markets opened with a bullish global backdrop due to strong U.S. stock performance, yet local sentiment remains cautious amid China's economic challenges.
In the U.S., economic data continues to exceed expectations, with GDP growth above 3% and strong earnings pushing Wall Street to new highs, although some analysts warn that this optimism may be overdone.
Despite the positive stock performance, bond yields are falling again, with the 10-year yield nearing 2.00% after initially rising on hopes of economic support measures.
Additionally, the PBOC introduced measures to inject over $100 billion into the stock market, contributing to a 3.6% increase in Shanghai's blue chip equity index.
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Investing.com • Oct 20, 2024
Morning Bid: China rate cuts looming, US boomingInvesting.com • Oct 21, 2024
Asia stocks muted; China shares positive after rate cut