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MNI: PBOC Drains Net CNY84 Bln Via OMO Weds; Rates Unchanged

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The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted CNY463 billion via 7-day reverse repo on Wednesday, with the rates unchanged at 1.80%. The reverse repo operation has led to a net drain of CNY84 billion reverse repos after offsetting CNY547 billion maturity today, according to Wind Information.

  • The seven-day weighted average interbank repo rate for depository institutions (DR007) fell to 1.8114% at 09:30 am local time from the close of 1.8386% on Tuesday.
  • The CFETS-NEX money-market sentiment index, measuring interbank money-market liquidity, closed at 47 on Tuesday, compared with the close of 44 on Monday. A higher reading points to tighter liquidity condition, with 50 representing an equilibrium.
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The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted CNY463 billion via 7-day reverse repo on Wednesday, with the rates unchanged at 1.80%. The reverse repo operation has led to a net drain of CNY84 billion reverse repos after offsetting CNY547 billion maturity today, according to Wind Information.

  • The seven-day weighted average interbank repo rate for depository institutions (DR007) fell to 1.8114% at 09:30 am local time from the close of 1.8386% on Tuesday.
  • The CFETS-NEX money-market sentiment index, measuring interbank money-market liquidity, closed at 47 on Tuesday, compared with the close of 44 on Monday. A higher reading points to tighter liquidity condition, with 50 representing an equilibrium.