1-Year LPR (Loan Prime Rate): 3.00% (expected: 3.00% / previous: 3.00%)

5-Year LPR (Loan Prime Rate): 3.50% (expected: 3.50% / previous: 3.50%)

China has kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the seventh consecutive month, despite continued signs of weak economic growth, according to CNBC. Policymakers remain cautious, balancing the need to support the economy with concerns over financial stability and pressure on the yuan.

The 5-year LPR, closely linked to mortgage rates, is especially important for the struggling property sector, where demand remains subdued. Markets are increasingly focused on whether Beijing will shift toward targeted fiscal stimulus or further monetary easing in early 2026 to revive growth and restore investor confidence.