# China August bank lending disappoints as credit demand stays weak

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- Reuters, 2026-09-14 10:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/china-august-bank-lending-disappoints-credit-demand-stays-weak-2026-09-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa7cddda4391a00012653ee

> China’s new bank loans returned to positive growth in August after a record contraction in July, but fell well short of analysts’ forecasts. Continued weak demand from households and companies weighed on credit growth.