China has kept benchmark lending rates unchanged, focusing on financial and currency stability amid external trade tensions. January saw a significant increase in new yuan loans, but demand remains sluggish. The central bank hints at adjusting its monetary policy to support the economy, factoring in potential trade war escalations. China has kept benchmark lending rates unchanged, focusing on financial and currency stability amid external trade tensions. January saw a significant increase in new yuan loans, but demand remains sluggish. The central bank hints at adjusting its monetary policy to support the economy, factoring in potential trade war escalations. Economic Times