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China Holds Steady on Lending Rates Amid Economic Slowdown

9/22/2025

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China kept its benchmark lending rates steady at 3.0% for one-year loans and 3.5% for five-year loans for the fourth month in a row.
This decision by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) follows a recent rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Economic indicators reveal a slowdown, with retail sales rising only 3.4% in August and industrial output at its lowest since last year.
Analysts predict slight monetary easing later this year to achieve the government's growth target of around 5%.
Beijing is shifting its focus from risk management to stimulating growth and curbing unproductive investments.

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China kept its benchmark lending rates steady at 3.0% for one-year loans and 3.5% for five-year loans for the fourth month in a row.
This decision by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) follows a recent rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Economic indicators reveal a slowdown, with retail sales rising only 3.4% in August and industrial output at its lowest since last year.
Analysts predict slight monetary easing later this year to achieve the government's growth target of around 5%.
Beijing is shifting its focus from risk management to stimulating growth and curbing unproductive investments.