China’s economy is flexing financial muscle 💪 as new data reveals 13.53 trillion yuan ($1.89 trillion) in yuan-denominated loans were issued from January to July—enough cash to stack a tower of ¥100 bills to the moon twice! 🌕💸
The People’s Bank of China reports broad money supply (M2) grew 6.3% year-on-year, hitting 303.31 trillion yuan by July. Think of M2 as the economy’s ‘fuel gauge’ ⛽—it’s a mix of physical cash and all deposits, signaling liquidity for businesses and consumers.
But here’s the plot twist: total social financing (funds flowing into real-world projects) dipped by 3.22 trillion yuan compared to 2023. Analysts say this shows strategic shifts in investment priorities—like swapping TikTok dances for a well-choreographed economic plan. 🕺💼
Why care? For young investors and biz whizzes, these numbers are like cheat codes 🎮🔑: rising loans = potential market moves, while M2 growth hints at stability. Students, take notes—this is econ 101 meets real-world drama!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com