LPR报价迎年内首降 五年期以上LPR下调为3.5%

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has lowered the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) for one year to 3.0% and for five years and above to 3.5%, both down by 10 basis points, marking a second reduction since October of the previous year [1] - The reduction in LPR is a response to the PBOC's announcement on May 7 to lower policy rates by 0.1 percentage points, indicating a shift in the pricing basis for LPR [1][2] - The LPR decrease is expected to significantly lower financing costs for enterprises and households, serving as a crucial measure to stimulate investment and consumption in the current economic climate [1][2] Group 2 - The LPR cut is seen as a necessary step to stabilize the real estate market, which is vital for economic growth, especially in light of recent external uncertainties due to U.S. tariff issues [2] - Analysts suggest that further reductions in LPR could lead to lower mortgage rates, addressing the high actual mortgage rates and supporting the stabilization of the real estate market [2][3] - The overall decline in bank funding costs, particularly the significant policy rate cut, is viewed as a precursor to further interest rate reductions [2] Group 3 - Despite signs of stabilization in the real estate market, the foundation for recovery remains weak, as evidenced by a decline in property sales in April [3] - The April data shows a 0.4% month-on-month drop in the second-hand housing price index across 70 cities, indicating a need for further interest rate cuts to stimulate demand [3][4] - The demand for credit has decreased in the second quarter following a surge in the first quarter, with April seeing a significant drop in both corporate and household loans [4] Group 4 - There is potential for further LPR reductions in the second half of the year, as external uncertainties persist and domestic growth policies remain necessary [5][6] - The recent LPR cut is expected to lead to a comprehensive reduction in deposit rates, with estimates suggesting an average decrease of around 0.1 percentage points across various deposit types [6] - Major banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Construction Bank, have already announced reductions in deposit rates, with the largest cut being 25 basis points [6] Group 5 - The PBOC's monetary policy report indicates a focus on supporting the real economy while maintaining the health of the banking system, highlighting the importance of stabilizing net interest margins [7] - The net interest margin for commercial banks has narrowed to 1.43%, down 9 basis points from the previous quarter, suggesting that the LPR cut may help alleviate this downward pressure [7] - Future policy adjustments may shift focus from merely reducing financing costs to addressing overall social financing costs, emphasizing the need for effective interest rate transmission [7]