China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy
Published On Jan 10, 2025, 4:58 AM
The People's Bank of China has halted its purchases of government bonds, marking a significant shift in response to investor behavior. With investors increasingly turning to bonds due to falling confidence in riskier assets like stocks and real estate, long-term interest rates in China have plummeted to record lows. This decision comes amid concerns of economic stagnation and chronically low inflation in the country, contrasting with global trends of rising interest rates. The central bank aims to cool down the bond market to prevent a bubble and improve the economic outlook.
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The decision by the People’s Bank of China to stop buying bonds could signal further economic issues in China. This might lead to increased volatility in the bond market and affect investor sentiments negatively. Economic stagnation could hurt overall market confidence, particularly in sectors linked to consumer spending and investment in China.
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