AI Data Insight
In Q2 2026 (June), China's 1-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) was recorded at 3.0%, completely flat compared to the previous value, meeting market expectations. Constrained by the narrowing net interest margins of commercial banks and stable policy rates, reporting banks lack the motivation to lower rates. In the short term, the LPR is expected to maintain the status quo, as the PBOC shifts towards precise structural liquidity management.