China Raises Rates to Slow Rapidly Growing Economy

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12 September 2006 at 10:21 a.m. ET

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Taking a cue from its American counterpart, the Chinese central bank yesterday increased interest rates in an attempt to cool the nation?s white-hot economy, the Associated Press reported today.

China?s first quarter growth rate clocked in at 10.2%. Most of the growth came directly from bank lending. Inflationary fears ultimately led to the central bank?s move.

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China Raises Rates to Slow Rapidly Growing Economy

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