China PBoC Interest Rate Decision in line with expectations (3%)

Mar 20, 2026

WTI drifts lower to near $93.50 as US and Israeli leaders seek to calm Middle East war concerns

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $93.50 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. The WTI price declines as the leaders of the US and Israel sought to reassure traders rattled by damage to major Persian Gulf energy facilities.

PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in March

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Friday. The one-year and five-year LPRs were at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively.