China Loan Growth Picks Up After Rate Cut to Boost the Economy
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China’s new loans accelerated in June after a central bank interest rate cut in the middle of the month aimed at boosting credit demand.
New corporate medium and long-term loans — which reflect investment demand — improved from a high level recorded in the same month last year. New household mid and long-term loans, a proxy for mortgages, also increased slightly from last year.