Reported Earlier, People's Bank of China Loan Prime Rate 3.10% Vs. 3.15% Est.; 3.35% Prior
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The People's Bank of China has set the Loan Prime Rate at 3.10%, lower than the estimated 3.15% and down from the previous 3.35%. This decision could impact Chinese markets and related ETFs.
October 21, 2024 | 4:57 am
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The People's Bank of China's decision to lower the Loan Prime Rate to 3.10% could positively impact the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) as it may stimulate economic activity in China.
The reduction in the Loan Prime Rate by the People's Bank of China is likely to stimulate borrowing and economic activity in China. As FXI is an ETF that tracks large-cap Chinese companies, it could benefit from increased economic activity and investor sentiment.
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