# China expected to keep loan rates steady for 16th straight month in September

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- Reuters, 2026-09-18 06:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-set-keep-loan-rates-steady-16th-consecutive-month-september-2026-09-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aacdcc489e5cf0001dfaee9

> China is broadly expected to keep its benchmark lending rates unchanged in September for a 16th consecutive month, a Reuters poll found. Policymakers remain wary of adding stimulus as major central banks globally adopt a more hawkish stance.