China’s central bank pledges stability in capital markets amid global sell-off

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Carol YangMarch 19, 2026 at 02:30 PM

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China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), has prioritized the stability of its capital markets for 2026 amid a global market sell-off. This commitment, announced after a meeting led by Governor Pan Gongsheng, aims to safeguard the stable operation of stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets. The announcement comes as Chinese equities face turbulence, with the Shanghai Composite Index dropping and most mainland stocks experiencing losses. This domestic downturn mirrors a broader global market retreat fueled by escalating conflict in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and concerns about inflation. The PBOC's pledge seeks to address investor anxieties surrounding the long-term economic effects of the regional war.

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Nearly 5,000 stocks on mainland China’s exchanges ended the day at a loss.

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The Shanghai Composite Index had dropped 1.39 per cent on Thursday.

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China’s central bank named the continued stability of the country’s capital markets as a priority for 2026.

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A more persistent supply shock feeds through to underlying inflation while still weighing on demand.

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Investor concerns are high over the long-term effects of the regional war as it enters its third week.

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Middle East 40% Jennifer McKeown 40% Capital Economics 40% Shanghai Composite Index 50% Iran 60% Pan Gongsheng 60% Israel 60% US-Israel war on Iran 70% United States 70% China ×280% People's Bank of China ×290%

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capital markets 90% market stability 80% people’s bank of china 70% global markets 70% sell-off 60% inflation 60% foreign exchange markets 50% economic demand 50% us-israel war on iran 40%

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