# China's Central Bank Makes the Overnight Rate Its Main Policy Tool and Drains a Net 515 Billion Yuan on the First Day

The People's Bank of China lent 541 billion yuan overnight at 1.25%, and analysts say the change adds about 5 basis points to bank margins while the Federal Reserve moves in the opposite direction.

- Conviction: 40 / 100 (forming)
- Horizon: Emerging (watchlist)
- Tracking since: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Last updated: 2026-11-02T14:11:54.444Z
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