Asia-Pacific markets set to inch higher ahead of China's lending rate decision
A man looks at his smartphone as he walks past the People's Bank of China building on May 20, 2022 in Beijing.Shares in the Asia-Pacific rose on Monday as analysts expect China's central bank to keep its benchmark lending rates, or loan prime rates, on hold, according to a Reuters poll.
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