# China expected to keep benchmark lending rates unchanged for 17th month

https://mins.news/en/item/105854

- Reuters, 2026-10-19 07:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-set-leave-benchmark-lending-rates-unchanged-17th-month-2026-10-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad5c5d56dfdf200017e351b

> A Reuters survey found China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged in October for a 17th consecutive month, after stronger-than-expected third-quarter GDP reduced the likelihood of near-term easing.

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