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20 Aug 2026, 03:56
China Holds Five-Year Loan Prime Rate at 3.50% in August
China kept its five-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) unchanged at 3.50% in August, matching both market expectations and the previous month’s level.
The decision signals that Chinese policymakers are maintaining current borrowing-cost settings despite continued concerns about economic momentum and the property sector.
China kept its five-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) unchanged at 3.50% in August, matching both market expectations and the previous month’s level.
The decision signals that Chinese policymakers are maintaining current borrowing-cost settings despite continued concerns about economic momentum and the property sector.