China Regulators Highlight Stability in Bid to Stem Stock Market Rout

Regulatory bodies issued statements to instill calm in the markets. The PBOC governor and heads of insurance and securities regulators reiterated past statements and introduced new measures. These include encouraging insurance products and local government-backed funds to manage shared risks. The focus is on maintaining macro stability and boosting market confidence.

What was the primary action taken by financial regulators to calm the markets?

• Reducing interest rates

• Issuing statements

• Holding a press conference

• Issuing new regulations

Which type of products did the regulators encourage to help with shared pledged risks?

• Real estate investments

• Foreign bonds

• Insurance products

• Cryptocurrency

What did the securities regulators encourage to support share projects?

• International loans

• Local government-backed funds

• Corporate bonds

• Private equity funds

What is the main goal of reiterating the macro stability ratio?

• To stabilize the macro leverage ratio

• To decrease foreign investments

• To raise interest rates

• To increase market volatility

What is the overall aim of the actions taken by the regulators?

• To increase inflation

• To instill confidence in the markets

• To reduce employment

• To destabilize the economy