People's Bank of China (PBC) announced on Thursday seven-day 577.7 billion-yuan reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.7 per cent. This move aims to maintain stable liquidity within the banking system as the first half of 2024 draws to a close. Notably, the PBC offered 369.2 billion yuan on Wednesday through seven-day reverse repurchase agreements, maintaining the same interest rate. A reverse repo is a tool used by central banks to manage liquidity. The PBC purchases securities from commercial banks through a bidding process, with an agreement to resell them back in the future. Attribution: PBC's website