
China’s Loan Prime Rate Holds Steady in August
China’s one-year and over-five-year loan prime rates remained unchanged in August, maintaining 3.35% and 3.85% respectively, signaling market stability.
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China’s one-year and over-five-year loan prime rates remained unchanged in August, maintaining 3.35% and 3.85% respectively, signaling market stability.
The U.S. Federal Reserve maintains current interest rates but hints at possible cuts by September to tackle ongoing inflation.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates in September 2024 amidst rising real interest rates, with up to three more cuts predicted by year’s end as part of a controlled policy normalization.
Six of China’s largest commercial banks have lowered RMB deposit rates, marking a significant shift in the country’s banking landscape.
The Fed’s decision to keep interest rates high continues to strain the global economy, weakening currencies and increasing debt burdens in emerging markets.
The European Central Bank has kept key interest rates steady at record highs, maintaining the main refinancing operations at 4.50%, marginal lending at 4.75%, and deposit at 4.00%.
The Bank of Japan has ended its 17-year negative interest rate policy and implemented its first rate hike, signaling a shift away from prolonged monetary easing to achieve stable inflation.
China’s over-five-year loan prime rate drops to 3.95%, signaling potential shifts in the housing and lending markets.
The Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rates at 4.35%, maintaining a 12-year high as inflation remains a key concern.
The US Federal Reserve maintains high interest rates, sparking concerns of a recession. Experts weigh in on potential economic impacts.