Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-20 04:09Group 1 - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is set to announce the latest Loan Prime Rate (LPR) on May 20, with the current 1-year LPR at 3.1% and the 5-year LPR at 3.6%, remaining unchanged for six consecutive months [1] - PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng announced a 0.1 percentage point reduction in policy rates, which is expected to lead to a corresponding decrease in LPR [1][2] - Major banks are anticipated to act first in lowering deposit rates, while smaller banks will follow based on their circumstances and market competition [1] Group 2 - A report indicates that a new round of deposit rate cuts is imminent, with the average interest rate for new personal housing loans at approximately 3.1% as of April [2] - For a personal mortgage loan of 1 million yuan over 30 years, the monthly payment is expected to decrease by 54 yuan, resulting in a total repayment reduction of 19,000 yuan [2] Group 3 - On May 20, major state-owned banks announced reductions in RMB deposit rates, with the largest cut being 25 basis points [5] - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) lowered its current deposit rate to 0.05% and adjusted various term deposit rates downwards, with the 3-year and 5-year rates reduced to 1.25% and 1.3% respectively [5][10] - Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, and other major banks made similar reductions in their deposit rates, reflecting a coordinated effort to adjust to market conditions [10][16] Group 4 - Analysts suggest that the recent deposit rate cuts are a result of banks adjusting their strategies based on market conditions, which may enhance their ability to support the real economy [18] - The long-term deposit rates have seen larger cuts, particularly for terms over three years, which may lead to a shift in consumer behavior towards other investment options [18]