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PBOC shows surprising restraint amid downturn

The People’s Bank (PBOC) forwent the opportunity to lower its policy rates today. That’s somewhat surprising given the sharp economic downturn and recent calls from China’s leadership for monetary support. It underscores the reluctance of the central bank to aggressively ease policy. But we think it will have little choice but to do more before long.

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