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More China Stimulus Needed Despite Easing: Polka Mishra

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 20 October 2026, 03:55 UTC 1 min read
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Oct 20th, 2026 More China Stimulus Needed Despite Easing: Polka Mishra The People's Bank of China could effectively cut rates by shifting its policy benchmark from the seven-day reverse-repo rate to the overnight rate. Javelin Wealth Management Partner Polka Mishra describes the initiative as an "effective easing", but warns it is likely not sufficient to revive consumer sentiment and more akin to "drip feeding".

Oct 20th, 2026 More China Stimulus Needed Despite Easing: Polka Mishra The People's Bank of China could effectively cut rates by shifting its policy benchmark from the seven-day reverse-repo rate to the overnight rate. Javelin Wealth Management Partner Polka Mishra describes the initiative as an "effective easing", but warns it is likely not sufficient to revive consumer sentiment and more akin to "drip feeding".
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