China’s benchmark lending rates stayed unchanged in December, with the one-year LPR at 3 per cent and the over-five-year rate at 3.5 per cent, signalling policy continuity.
Despite stable benchmarks since June 2025, financing costs eased, with new corporate loan rates averaging 3.1 per cent in November.
Authorities plan a more proactive fiscal stance and moderately loose monetary policy in 2026.
Despite stable benchmarks since June 2025, financing costs eased, with new corporate loan rates averaging 3.1 per cent in November.
Authorities plan a more proactive fiscal stance and moderately loose monetary policy in 2026.
