PBoC Pauses 7-Day Repos for 3rd Day, Plans Big Overnight Liquidity

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) said Thursday, August 13, it conducted zero seven-day reverse repos for a third straight day, citing demand from primary dealers. Separately, the central bank announced it will carry out up to CNY 600 billion of overnight reverse repos per day on August 14 and August 17–19. The PBoC uses these short-term liquidity tools to “fine-tune cash conditions” in the banking system, balancing market demand with stability in funding.

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) conducted zero seven-day reverse repos in open market operations on Tuesday, according to an online statement, marking the first time since June that it injected no liquidity through the short-term tool. The move was made in response to demand from primary dealers and came as the central bank continued to use reverse repos flexibly to fine-tune liquidity conditions in the banking system. The absence of an injection suggests the central bank saw limited need to provide additional short-term funds, while allowing existing liquidity conditions to guide operations.

The People's Bank of China (PBoC) injected CNY 806.5 billion into the banking system through reverse repo operations on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to maintain ample liquidity at month-end. The central bank supplied CNY 206.5 billion via seven-day reverse repos at an unchanged interest rate of 1.40%, while adding another CNY 600 billion through overnight reverse repos at a borrowing cost of 1.25%, unchanged from the prior operation in late June. The move followed the PBoC's announcement last week that it would conduct overnight reverse repo operations from July 29 to 31 and again on August 3, injecting a total of CNY 2.1 trillion through the short-term liquidity tool. The operations reflect the central bank's continued efforts to stabilize money market conditions and ensure sufficient cash in the banking system during a period of typically elevated funding demand at the end of the month.