https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-keeps-benchmark-lending-rates-unchanged-for-16th-month-in-septemberContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-keeps-benchmark-lending-rates-unchanged-for-16th-month-in-septemberhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-keeps-benchmark-lending-rates-unchanged-for-16th-month-in-september#u80538Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:13 +0000The People's Bank of China maintained its benchmark loan prime rates in September, marking the 16th straight month without a change. The one-year LPR remains at 3 percent, while the mortgage benchmark is held at 3.5 percent. This steady stance follows a Federal Reserve rate hike that has widened the yield inversion between China and the US. Market analysts suggest the window for monetary easing is narrowing as a result of these external pressures, though Asian markets trended higher following the decision.Why it mattersThe Loan Prime Rate serves as a critical reference for corporate and c