
China holds key lending rates steady amid cautious growth outlook
The People’s Bank of China kept the one-year LPR at 3.0% and the five-year LPR at 3.5%, marking an 11th consecutive month with no change as policymakers weigh external risks from Middle East tensions and higher energy prices against resilient domestic growth and easing deflation. With Q1 growth around 5% and inflation firming, authorities signal a wait‑and‑see approach, aiming to support growth while maintaining currency stability and a moderately loose policy stance.













