China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth

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.

# China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth 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. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/20/china-lending-rates-lpr-slowing-economic-growth.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*