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China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July
China's central bank is expected to hold benchmark lending rates steady for the 14th consecutive month in July, despite Q2 GDP missing forecasts and domestic consumption remaining weak whilst exports drive growth. Policymakers are signalling monetary restraint despite two-speed economic divergence, with broader fiscal measures likely the preferred response.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
China's refusal to cut rates despite weak domestic demand means consumer purchasing power in the mainland stays constrained — if you sell into Chinese households or SMEs, the tailwind isn't coming from policy. The money is flowing to exporters and manufacturing, not retail or services.
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