In order to better utilize the incentive effect of structural monetary policy tools and guide financial institutions to increase their support for major strategies, key areas and weak links, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) decided to lower the refinancing rate by 0.25 ppts starting from today (7th). After the reduction, the interest rates for 3-month/ 6-month/ 1-year re-loans in support of agriculture and micro and small enterprises will be 1.2%/ 1.4%/ 1.5% each, while the pledged supplementary lending (PSL) will be 2%, with the interest rate for special structural monetary policy instruments to be 1.5%.Related NewsPaul Chan: Mainland Visitors to HK Up 31% YoY in First 2 Days of Labor Day Golden Wk; City's Waterfront Appeal Will Be Enhanced