China's Central Bank Surprises Markets With Second Lending Operation This Week: Fed Likely To Hold Rates Steady At July FOMC
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China's central bank, the PBOC, has conducted an unscheduled lending operation, issuing 200 billion yuan in one-year loans at a reduced rate of 2.30%. This move aims to support the economy amid deflationary pressures and weak consumer demand. The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to hold rates steady at the upcoming FOMC meeting.
July 25, 2024 | 6:01 am
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) may see positive short-term impacts due to the PBOC's rate cuts aimed at stimulating the Chinese economy.
The PBOC's rate cuts are designed to stimulate economic activity, which could benefit major Chinese companies like Alibaba by boosting consumer spending and business investments.
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JD.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) may benefit in the short term from the PBOC's rate cuts, which are intended to support the Chinese economy.
The PBOC's decision to cut rates is likely to stimulate economic growth, which could benefit JD.Com by enhancing consumer spending and overall market conditions.
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PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) is likely to experience a positive short-term impact from the PBOC's recent rate cuts, which aim to stimulate the Chinese economy.
The reduction in lending rates by the PBOC is expected to stimulate economic growth, which could positively impact PDD Holdings by increasing consumer demand and market activity.
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