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China Cuts Benchmark Lending Rates to Stimulate Domestic Demand

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May 20, 2025
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  • The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) lowered the one-year loan prime rate to 3.0% and the five-year rate to 3.5%, marking the first benchmark rate cut of 2025.
  • The move follows earlier monetary easing measures, including a 10-basis-point cut to the seven-day reverse repurchase agreement rate and liquidity injections.
  • China’s four largest state-owned banks also announced a reduction in deposit rates by up to 25 basis points, signaling a broader effort to boost domestic demand.
  • The rate cuts come amid Beijing’s efforts to stimulate the economy and follow a surprise trade deal with Washington.

What Happened?

China’s central bank, the PBOC, announced a 10-basis-point reduction in its benchmark lending rates, lowering the one-year loan prime rate to 3.0% and the five-year rate to 3.5%. This marks the first benchmark rate cut of the year and is part of a broader strategy to stimulate domestic demand and support economic growth.

The rate cuts follow earlier monetary easing measures, including reductions to other lending facility rates and liquidity injections. Additionally, China’s four largest state-owned banks announced a reduction in deposit rates by up to 25 basis points, further easing financial conditions.

The timing of these measures aligns with Beijing’s recent trade deal with Washington, which has provided a temporary reprieve from escalating trade tensions.


Why It Matters?

The rate cuts reflect China’s ongoing efforts to counter slowing economic growth and weak domestic demand. By lowering borrowing costs, the PBOC aims to encourage businesses and consumers to increase spending and investment.

The reduction in deposit rates by state-owned banks complements these efforts, as it incentivizes savers to spend or invest rather than hold cash. However, the move also highlights the challenges facing China’s economy, including a deflating property market and sluggish consumer confidence.

For global markets, the rate cuts signal Beijing’s commitment to stabilizing its economy, which could have ripple effects on trade, commodity prices, and investor sentiment.


What’s Next?

China’s monetary easing measures are expected to continue as policymakers prioritize economic stability. Investors should monitor the impact of these rate cuts on credit growth, consumer spending, and industrial output in the coming months.

The recent trade deal with Washington may provide additional support for China’s economy, but the sustainability of these gains will depend on broader global economic conditions and domestic policy effectiveness.

Market participants should also watch for potential adjustments to China’s fiscal policies, as Beijing may combine monetary easing with targeted government spending to further stimulate growth.

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