2026 Issue 3 Central Treasury Cash Management Commercial Bank Time Deposits of 180 Billion Yuan

On March 19, 2026, from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., the Central Treasury Cash Management Operations Office conducted the bidding for the 3rd batch of commercial bank fixed-term deposits under the 2026 Central Treasury Cash Management program. The planned deposit amount for this batch was 180 billion yuan, with a 3-month (91 days) term. The bidding used a single-price method, and the actual total amount awarded was 180 billion yuan, with a winning interest rate of 1.72%. On the same day, the treasury deposited the funds into the winning banks and pledged sufficient bonds. (People’s Bank of China)