The PBOC will also reduce mortgage rates by 50bp, lower the down payment ratio for second homes, and explore options for banks to purchase land from developers. Additionally, an RMB 500bn liquidity program for non-bank financial institutions and a re-lending initiative for share buybacks were announced.
Fed’s Waller, leaning against March cut, sees easings later in year
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller opposes a rate cut at the upcoming policy meeting. He suggests future cuts are possible if inflation pressures decrease. Waller