#Finance

China's Q2 Financial Institution Loan Growth Rate Drops to 5.5%, Hitting a New Record Low as Credit Demand Remains Sluggish

Core Overview: According to the latest data from the People's Bank of China, the YoY growth rate of China's financial institution loan balance in Q2 2026 (the latest available data) slipped to 5.5%, d

China Q2 2026 Financial Institution Loans Up 5.6% YoY, Hitting Record Low as Sluggish Credit Demand Misses Expectations

The newly released year-on-year growth rate of China's outstanding financial institution loans fell to 5.6% in Q2 2026, dropping further from 5.7% in the previous quarter (Q1 2026) and falling short o

US Fed Maintains Interest Rate at 3.75% for Third Consecutive Meeting; Geopolitical Risks and Rising Inflation Pressure Rate Cut Path

According to the latest data, the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the federal funds target rate unchanged at 3.75% at its Q2 2026 (April) meeting, completely flat with the previous

China's Q1 Financial Institution Loan Growth Drops to Record Low of 5.7%, Real Economy Credit Demand Remains Weak

The YoY growth rate of outstanding loans by Chinese financial institutions dropped to 5.7% in Q1 2026, slipping further from the previous reading of 6.0% and continuing to set a new historical low. Th

US March Benchmark Interest Rate Held Steady for the Second Consecutive Time at 3.75%, Surging Oil Prices Add to Inflation Uncertainty

The latest Q1 2026 data shows that the US federal funds target rate remained at 3.75%. This figure is completely flat compared to the previous value in January, perfectly in line with the high market

China's Outstanding Bank Loan YoY Growth Drops to Record Low of 6.0% in February 2026, Real Economy Credit Demand Remains Weak

According to the latest data, the year-on-year growth rate of China's total loans by financial institutions was 6.0% in February 2026, further sliding from 6.1% in the previous month and hitting a new