PBoC injects 1.2 trillion yuan as markets plunge

Chinese central bank eases to support economy as coronavirus spreads

The People’s Bank of China, Beijing
The People's Bank of China

China’s central bank conducted a series of easing measures today (February 3), as stock markets plunged and growth was projected to drop to a record low in the first quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The People’s Bank of China injected 1.2 trillion yuan ($174 billion) into the markets via reverse repo operations. Despite announcing the injection plan over the weekend, China’s stock markets plunged about 8% today, their first opening day after an extended closure.

The injection is to

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