The cut to the 5-year LPR is the first since April of 2020. In December 2021 the 1-year was cut from 3.85% to 3.80% - cut a further 10bps today.

The cut to the 5-year is significant for the property sector. The 5-year rate influences the rate on mortgages.

The cuts were flagged, especially since the reduced rate on the latest MLF:

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