The People's Bank of China’s decision to hold its one-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and five-year rate at 3.5% for a 15th consecutive month in August 2026 has anchored trader expectations for no further adjustment by September 30. Weak July data on industrial output, retail sales, and a record contraction in new yuan loans, alongside ongoing property-sector softness, have not yet prompted fresh easing despite the central bank’s commitment to an appropriately loose stance. Economists increasingly project a policy pause through year-end, with limited scope for a September move given the recent pattern and lack of urgent catalysts. This consensus supports the dominant “no change” outcome while leaving modest room for a late-quarter reduction if growth indicators deteriorate sharply.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedPeople's Bank of China rate change by September 30?
No Change 87%
Decrease 13%
Increase <1%
$48,064 Vol.
$48,064 Vol.
Increase
1%
No Change
87%
Decrease
13%
No Change 87%
Decrease 13%
Increase <1%
$48,064 Vol.
$48,064 Vol.
Increase
1%
No Change
87%
Decrease
13%
An “increase” refers to any change in the 7-day reverse repo rate to a level higher than the most recent effective 7-day reverse repo rate.
A “decrease” refers to any change in the 7-day reverse repo rate to a level lower than the most recent effective 7-day reverse repo rate.
If the People’s Bank of China does not change the 7-day reverse repo rate by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM China Standard Time, this market will resolve to the “No Change” bracket.
An official announcement of a change to the PBoC 7-day Reverse Repo Rate within this market’s timeframe will be sufficient to resolve this market, regardless of when the rate change is stated to go into effect.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the People’s Bank of China, including PBoC Open Market Operations announcements (https://www.pbc.gov.cn/en/3688110/3688181/index.html); however, a consensus of credible reporting on a change to the 7-day reverse repo rate may also be used.
Market Opened: Jun 30, 2026, 9:52 PM ET
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...An “increase” refers to any change in the 7-day reverse repo rate to a level higher than the most recent effective 7-day reverse repo rate.
A “decrease” refers to any change in the 7-day reverse repo rate to a level lower than the most recent effective 7-day reverse repo rate.
If the People’s Bank of China does not change the 7-day reverse repo rate by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM China Standard Time, this market will resolve to the “No Change” bracket.
An official announcement of a change to the PBoC 7-day Reverse Repo Rate within this market’s timeframe will be sufficient to resolve this market, regardless of when the rate change is stated to go into effect.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the People’s Bank of China, including PBoC Open Market Operations announcements (https://www.pbc.gov.cn/en/3688110/3688181/index.html); however, a consensus of credible reporting on a change to the 7-day reverse repo rate may also be used.
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...The People's Bank of China’s decision to hold its one-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and five-year rate at 3.5% for a 15th consecutive month in August 2026 has anchored trader expectations for no further adjustment by September 30. Weak July data on industrial output, retail sales, and a record contraction in new yuan loans, alongside ongoing property-sector softness, have not yet prompted fresh easing despite the central bank’s commitment to an appropriately loose stance. Economists increasingly project a policy pause through year-end, with limited scope for a September move given the recent pattern and lack of urgent catalysts. This consensus supports the dominant “no change” outcome while leaving modest room for a late-quarter reduction if growth indicators deteriorate sharply.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated



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