Xin Jing Bao·2025-05-22 09:14Group 1 - Several joint-stock banks have followed state-owned banks in lowering deposit rates, with 10 banks reported to have adjusted their rates as of May 21 [1][2] - The one-year fixed deposit rate at China Merchants Bank has dropped to 0.95%, marking the first time it has fallen below 1%, while other banks have adjusted their one-year rates to 1.15% [2][4] - The adjustment in deposit rates is expected to lead to a decrease in the rates of various deposit products and large-denomination certificates of deposit [4][5] Group 2 - Customers are increasingly abandoning traditional deposits in favor of bank wealth management products and insurance, as current deposit rates are perceived as too low [5][6] - The phenomenon of "deposit migration" is anticipated to continue, with smaller banks also expected to lower their deposit rates in response to market conditions [7][8] - The decline in deposit rates may enhance market liquidity, as not all types of deposits are sensitive to interest rate changes, allowing banks to maintain stable customer relationships [8][9]