The Japan Banks Index rose by 3.4%, performing the best in the Tokyo Exchange Industry Classification Index.

The central bank's financial newspaper: The changes in the LPR need to seek a dynamic balance among multiple goals including stable growth, stable interest rate spreads, and stable Exchange Rates.

Morgan Stanley stated that the market sentiment for A-shares has declined along with the drop in trading volume, but remains at a relatively high level; it is expected that the Earnings Reports season may bring some volatility, but a cautiously optimistic view on the market is maintained within a 6 to 12 month timeframe.