The People's Bank of China today announced it would cut reserve requirements by 50 basis points to free up liquidity in the banking sector, the first reduction since a similar move in September 2024. This followed the release of PMI survey data which indicated that activity and sentiment in the Chinese economy has been impacted by the escalation in global trade tensions and market volatility in early April. Officials also announced other measures aimed at improving conditions in the property market.

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