7月LPR按兵不动 短期还会下调吗？

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China announced that the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) for one year remains at 3.0% and for five years or more at 3.5%, unchanged from the previous month, aligning with market expectations. This marks the second consecutive month of stable rates following a 10 basis point reduction in May [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Analysis - Analysts from CITIC Securities and Dongfang Jincheng noted that after the implementation of monetary easing tools in May, the focus has shifted to observing the effectiveness of these policies, leading to insufficient motivation for banks to lower LPR and policy rates further [3]. - The economic performance in the second quarter has been stable yet strong, reducing the immediate necessity for further LPR adjustments to enhance counter-cyclical regulation [3]. - The stability of policy rates over the past two months indicates that factors influencing LPR adjustments have not changed significantly, justifying the unchanged LPR rates in July [3]. Group 2: Future Outlook - Looking ahead, analysts expect the LPR to remain stable in the short term as the market enters a policy observation phase. However, there is potential for future reductions in LPR as the external environment remains uncertain and efforts to boost domestic demand and stabilize the real estate market continue [3]. - The anticipated impact of external fluctuations on exports is expected to manifest more significantly in the second half of the year, with expectations of continued interest rate cuts by the central bank, which may lead to further reductions in LPR [3]. - The next potential adjustment of the LPR is projected to occur around the beginning of the fourth quarter [3].