China's NPC and CPPCC press conference: Chinese State Planner Head says sees stronger economic growth trend this year; PBoC Governor says there is still room for RRR cuts; Will maintain appropriate increase in money supply
ECONOMY
- Economy is likely to see a good start in Q1.
- Notes of risks and "hidden dangers in certain sectors".
- Customs statistics show that exports increased by about 10% in Jan-Feb.
- Economic recovery will be consolidated and strengthened; will step up macro economic policy adjustments this year
- Making progress in addressing further risk
POLICY
- Have to tools to support growth of Chinese economy.
- Will take targeted and systemic steps.
- Will strengthen coordination between fiscal, monetary, and industrial policies.
- MOF will study and implement structural tax reduction and fee reduction policies.
- PBoC still has sufficient room for monetary policy.
- PBoC governor says there is still room for cutting RRR.
- Will maintain appropriate increase in money supply.
- Monetary policy will promote mild rebound in consumer prices.
- Will keep Yuan basically stable.
- Will step up relending facility for tech innovation.
- Will further enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy.
- Will promote mild rebound in consumer prices.
- PBoC will help consolidate and strengthen economic recovery.
BONDS
- A large chunk of Treasury bonds issued last year will be used this year.
- Issuance of ultra-long special treasury bonds in years to come is a major policy aimed at boosting investment, consumption, and support long-term high quality development.
- It will be used for key technology innovation, urban-rural development, regional coordinated development, food security, and high-quality population development.
INVESTMENTS
- Will encourage private firms to participate in major national projects.
- Will support expansion of private investment.
- Will further boost return on investments.
- Wil improve the investment environment.
2024 FISCAL POLICY
- Will intensify counter and cross cyclical adjustments.
- Proactive fiscal policy is of great importance.
- Government spending will be intensified.
STOCK MARKET
- Recent stock market volatility exposed deep-seated problems.
- Will take steps to rectify market risks earlier.
- Will crack down heavily on market manipulation.
FOREIGN TRADE
- China faces severe foreign trade situation this year.
- Geopolitical tensions will affect China's foreign trade this year.
- Will support high quality firms to list shares overseas.
Analysis details (07:36)
06 Mar 2024 - 07:12- Fixed IncomeEconomic Commentary- Source: Newswires
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