Economics
China’s Central Bank Outlook Fuels Calls for Policy Easing
- Surge in producer prices is likely temporary, PBOC says
- State media cites economists calling for interest rate cuts
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China’s central bank fanned expectations of further monetary policy easing, saying in its latest quarterly report that inflation pressures are “controllable,” while highlighting risks to the economic growth outlook.
The People’s Bank of China largely reiterated its stance of stable policy, pledging to make it more forward-looking and effective, while maintaining ample liquidity. The surge in producer inflation in the first half was likely temporary, and the domestic recovery is not yet solid, it said.