Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-26 03:04Core Viewpoint - A new wave of interest rate cuts has begun, leading to a decline in fixed deposit rates across commercial banks, making large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) less attractive than before [1][2]. Group 1: Deposit Rate Trends - The average interest rates for fixed deposits have dropped significantly, with medium to long-term rates entering the "1% era." The average rates for various terms in May are as follows: 3-month at 1.004%, 6-month at 1.212%, 1-year at 1.339%, 2-year at 1.428%, 3-year at 1.711%, and 5-year at 1.573% [1]. - For large-denomination CDs, the average rates in May are: 3-month at 1.239%, 6-month at 1.459%, 1-year at 1.561%, 2-year at 1.648%, 3-year at 2.069%, and 5-year at 1.700% [1]. Group 2: Changes in Large-Denomination CDs - Major banks like ICBC, ABC, and BOC have reduced the interest rates for 3-year large-denomination CDs to 1.55%, while 1-year and 2-year products are now at 1.2% [2]. - Several banks have removed 5-year large-denomination CDs from the market, and some have limited the purchase of high-rate products or even discontinued certain offerings [4]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Future Trends - The decline in long-term large-denomination CDs reflects banks' proactive adjustments in response to pressure on net interest margins, indicating a shift in cost control and liquidity management strategies [5]. - Analysts suggest that the low interest rate environment is prompting banks to restructure their liabilities and business models, moving from a focus on scale to quality and efficiency [5]. - Future fund flows from depositors are expected to shift towards non-bank financial products, return to the real economy, and temporarily favor small and medium-sized banks due to delayed rate adjustments [6].