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CH 5-y Loan Prime Rate
It's an important driver of commodity demand - lower interest rates decrease carrying costs. Reduced costs to store goods will spur companies to make investments in raw materials, leading to higher inventory levels;
This is a benchmark lending rate set by the People's Bank of China in its effort to influence short-term interest rates as part of its monetary policy strategy;
- CH 5-y Loan Prime Rate Graph
- History
| Expected Impact / Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| May 19, 2026 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
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- CH 5-y Loan Prime Rate News
From cnbc.com|Apr 19, 2026China held its benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th straight month, keeping its powder dry as policymakers weigh the economic fallout from the Middle East war against resilient growth at home and fading deflationary pressure that has given Beijing less urgency to act. The People’s Bank of China kept the loan prime rate, or LPR, unchanged on Monday, as surging global oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions pushed up energy prices and clouded the growth outlook. The one-year LPR, a benchmark for new loans, was kept at ...
From cnbc.com|Mar 19, 2026China left benchmark lending loan prime rates, or LPRs, for March unchanged on Friday, keeping them steady for the 10th straight month, in line with market expectations. The steady loan prime rate (LPR) fixings suggested that surging global oil prices amid escalating Middle East tension may cloud the outlook for inflation. This year’s slightly lowered growth target could also reduce urgency for fresh stimulus measures, prompting some market analysts to postpone forecasts on the timing of interest rate cuts. The one-year loan prime ...
From cnbc.com|Feb 23, 2026China’s central bank kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged Tuesday as authorities navigate a balancing act of supporting a slowing economy while maintaining currency stability. The People’s Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them steady for a tenth straight month despite stuttering economic growth. The 1-year rate serves as the benchmark for most new and outstanding loans, while the 5-year level influences mortgages. The world’s second-largest economy showed signs of ...
From cnbc.com|Jan 19, 2026China’s central bank kept its loan prime rates unchanged on Tuesday as the authorities focus on targeted support for specific sectors to bolster a slowing economy instead of broad policy easing. The People’s Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them unchanged for an eighth straight month. The 1-year rate influences most new and outstanding loans, while the 5-year benchmark affects mortgages. The decision came as the world’s second largest economy lost its momentum in the ...
From think.ing.com|Jan 15, 2026Following its December rate hike, the Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.75% on Friday. The markets will closely listen to Governor Ueda's assessment of how recent weakness in the JPY might affect inflation. Also, the BoJ will release its latest quarterly outlook report. GDP forecasts for FY25 and FY26 are expected to rise due to fiscal stimulus and robust global chip demand. Regarding the inflation outlook, government subsidies could ease some pressure temporarily, but higher wages, combined with ...
- From cnbc.com|Dec 21, 2025
China’s central bank kept its loan prime rates steady on Monday, even as the world’s second largest economy has seen weak economic data and an extended slump in its property sector. The People’s Bank of China kept its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3% and 3.5% respectively, holding them for a seventh straight meeting, in line with a Reuters survey. The 1-year rate acts as a benchmark for new loans, while the 5-year helps peg mortgage rates. The PBOC’s decision comes amid downbeat economic data from China in November, ...
From vtmarkets.com|Oct 20, 2025China’s central bank, the PBOC, has maintained its interest rate at 3%, aligning with expectations. Additionally, the loan prime rates have been left unchanged for October. China’s economy expanded by 4.8% year-on-year in Q3 2025 as projected. The PBOC has set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0973, slightly down from the previous 7.0949. Various currency pairs have displayed subdued performance amid recent developments. EUR/USD is weakened by France’s downgraded credit rating, while GBP/USD holds above 1.3400 due to a softer USD ...
From cnbc.com|Sep 21, 2025China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fourth month in a row on Monday despite the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut last week. The People’s Bank of China kept the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) unchanged at 3.0% while the five-year LPR at 3.5%, respectively, according to a statement Monday. The one-year LPR influences most new and outstanding loans, while the five-year rate influences the pricing of mortgages. The Monday decision came in line with economists’ expectations that Chinese authorities would hold ...
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