China
PBoC tweaks lending facility as framework reform continues
Chinese central bank phases out MLF’s role in monetary policy by allowing dynamic pricing
PBoC adviser calls for new tools to boost consumption
Senior official recommends “structural” monetary policies as annual political meetings kick off
US tariffs could have larger-than-expected impact – study
Author suggests trade statistics are being misreported
War in Taiwan would cause severe disruption – Fed study
Conflict would be most economically impactful since World War II, says author
State-owned banks must support real economy – PBoC official
Deputy governor calls on big lenders to take on greater role amid rumours of capital injection
China holds loan prime rates
PBoC stays put again as yuan strengthens after Trump signals potential trade talks with Xi
‘Dark’ oil shipping impacts inflation – paper
Research finds nearly 43% of seaborne crude is shipped undercover to evade sanctions
China to focus more on consumption, says PBoC governor
Pan Gongsheng wants domestic demand to be “key driver of growth”
China to make use of all monetary tools to boost growth
PBoC flags external volatility and renews pledge to support economy in quarterly report
Trump, the Fed and climate’s undeniable systemic risk
Experts disagree on the impact of the Fed’s withdrawal from the NGFS but are united about climate change’s devastating effect on the financial system
PBoC appoints Zou Lan as deputy governor
Former monetary policy department head will become youngest member of China’s central bank board
US sanctions may create demand for Eurodollars – NBER paper
Economists compare today’s market to the one that emerged during Cold War era
Former Fed adviser arrested for allegedly spying for China
Indictment claims official passed on sensitive economic and financial data to Chinese security services
Trump’s tariff threats fuel corporate FX hedging revamp
Treasurers mull options and longer-dated hedges in face of mixed signals on extent and timing of measures
China tells insurers and mutual funds to buy more stocks
Regulators, including PBoC, provide new instructions to boost domestic equities market
HKMA’s renminbi repo plans boost hopes for onshore access
Market participants optimistic that new provisions for offshore repos of onshore bonds are first step towards mainland access
PBoC holds key lending rates
Move comes after China hit 5% growth target for 2024, but analysts expect further easing this year
Mainland China and Hong Kong deepen financial ties
PBoC and HKMA announce new measures to promote renminbi use
PBoC suspends government bond purchases
China's central bank moves after “persistent excess demand” causes yields to hit record lows
PBoC to issue record amount of bills in Hong Kong
Central bank to auction 60 billion yuan of bills in territory amid weakening renminbi
PBoC provides further financial support for tech firms
Central bank follows up on previous policy and allocates $13.6 billion through lending facility