权威专家：消费贷利率水平应覆盖运营成本，并非越低越好

Group 1 - The effect of subsidies on consumption is expected to gradually weaken over time, while service consumption shows significant growth potential [1][3] - In May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.1% year-on-year, with the core CPI (excluding food and energy) rising by 0.6% year-on-year, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The overall low price level in the market is attributed to supply-demand imbalances in the domestic economy and declining international energy prices [1] Group 2 - Over-competition in certain industries is linked to the current low price levels, with recent price cuts in the automotive sector impacting upstream steel companies [2] - Experts emphasize the need for macro policies to focus on expanding domestic effective demand, particularly consumer demand, amid external uncertainties and structural economic transitions [2] - Policies like "trade-in" programs have shown effectiveness in boosting consumption, but future efforts should also aim to enhance disposable income and social security levels [2] Group 3 - China is transitioning to a high-quality development phase, with an increasing demand for high-quality services in consumer spending [3] - The People's Bank of China's recent introduction of service consumption and elderly care refinancing tools is seen as a way to enhance service supply and meet consumer needs [3] Group 4 - The financial system in China significantly supports consumption, with the total consumer loan balance reaching 58.7 trillion yuan by the end of 2024, which is 7.8 times that of 2010 [4] - The availability of consumer finance products has increased, improving the convenience of consumer financing for residents [4] Group 5 - There is a notable shortage of quality service supply in certain inclusive sectors, which presents an important focus for future financial policies aimed at promoting consumption [5] - While lower interest rates can theoretically promote consumption, the sustainability of consumer loans must be balanced with the financial institutions' operational costs [5]