The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has executed an unscheduled lending operation at significantly lower rates, indicating a potential increase in monetary stimulus to support the economy. What Happened: The PBOC conducted a medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation, issuing 200 billion yuan ($27.5 billion) in one-year loans at a rate of 2.30%, a 20 basis point decrease from the previous MLF loan, Reuters reported. This move follows the bank’s decision to cut several benchmark lending rates just days after a key leadership meeting that outlined major reforms. The central bank also injected 23…
