Overview

• China's central bank is predicted to keep its medium-term lending rate unchanged but boost liquidity.
• The bank has already lowered the rate twice since June to support the economy.
• New bank lending in China jumped fourfold in August, exceeding forecasts.
• The yuan has fallen over 5% against the dollar this year, prompting efforts to slow its decline.
• The bank is seen seeking to bolster growth while not overly weakening the currency.