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14.05.202609:02:53UTC+00China’s April Loan Growth Slows to 5.6% Year-on-Year, Easing From March Pace

China’s outstanding loan growth eased in April 2026, with the year-on-year expansion slowing to 5.6%, down from 5.8% in March 2026. The latest data, updated on 14 May 2026, highlight a slight moderation in credit momentum as measured against the same month a year earlier.

The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons: the April reading reflects how total outstanding loans changed relative to April of the previous year, while the March figure captured the change versus March a year earlier. The incremental deceleration suggests that, while credit conditions remain supportive, banks are expanding lending at a somewhat slower pace than in the prior month, a development investors will watch closely for signals on China’s broader economic trajectory.

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