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China Schedules 1-Y, 5-Y LPR Release for Aug 20

China's central bank will release 1-year and 5-year Loan Prime Rates on Aug 20, 2026, both forecast to hold at 3.00% and 3.50%.

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  • The People's Bank of China is scheduled to publish the 1-year Loan Prime Rate on Aug 20, 2026 at 01:00 UTC.
  • The 1-year LPR forecast stands at 3.00%, unchanged from the prior 3.00% reading.
  • The 5-year LPR forecast stands at 3.50%, unchanged from the prior 3.50% reading.
  • Both releases carry a Low impact rating.

Timeline

The People's Bank of China will set the 1-year and 5-year Loan Prime Rates on Aug 20, 2026 at 01:00 UTC.

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China Schedules 1-Y, 5-Y LPR Release for Aug 20

Forecasts

Economists peg the 1-year LPR at 3.00%, matching the previous 3.00% level. The 5-year LPR is forecast at 3.50%, level with its prior 3.50% print.

Impact Rating

Both benchmarks carry a Low impact designation ahead of the release.