More recent developments
Getting out the MAP
The central bank (PBoC) is dusting off its playbook for fighting against yuan weakness. On Monday, the PBoC and the forex regulator (SAFE) raised the macroprudential adjustment parameter (MAP) from 1.5 to 1.75. ICYDK: The MAP is a multiplier that… Read More »
Monetary authorities signal more RMB intervention
China’s central bank (PBoC) is hammering home the message that it’s going to be more hands-on in managing the yuan. On Monday, the Foreign Exchange Market Steering Committee (FEMSC) – an FX industry body that is jointly chaired by the… Read More »
Another weak month for credit
Credit growth remained weak in December. According to the central bank’s (PBoC) monthly credit data released on Tuesday, outstanding total social financing (TSF) grew 8.0% y/y last month, up from 7.8% in November. Outstanding RMB loans grew 7.6% y/y, down… Read More »