管涛：这次“存款搬家” 有所不同，居民仍然“多存少贷”

Core Insights - The fluctuations in the stock market are more influenced by non-bank financial institutions rather than changes in household deposits, indicating a continued trend of excess savings among Chinese residents [1][2][4] - The monthly data volatility does not alter the ongoing trend of household deleveraging, as evidenced by the widening loan-to-deposit gap [1][4] Summary by Sections Household Deposits - In July, household deposits in RMB decreased by 1.11 trillion yuan, which is 780 billion yuan more than the same month last year, reflecting seasonal factors rather than a significant trend [2][3] - Since 2009, July has consistently shown negative growth in household deposits, with 11 out of 14 years seeing stock market gains during this month [2] Household Loans - For the first time since 2009, household loans decreased in July, dropping by 489.3 billion yuan, which is significantly lower than the average for the same period from 2020 to 2024 [3][4] - The trend of "more savings, less borrowing" is evident, with household loans increasing by only 680.8 billion yuan in the first seven months of the year, a decrease of 579.4 billion yuan year-on-year [4] Non-Bank Financial Institutions - The increase in deposits at non-bank financial institutions is a more reliable indicator of stock market movements, with a notable increase of 2.14 trillion yuan in July, which is 1.39 trillion yuan more than the previous year [4][5] - The correlation between changes in non-bank financial institution deposits and stock market performance is moderate to strong, suggesting that as these deposits increase, the stock market tends to rise [5][6] Deleveraging Trends - The household leverage ratio has slightly decreased, with the ratio at 61.1% as of the second quarter, down from 62.3% in the previous year [7][11] - The ongoing trend of household deleveraging reflects a broader economic context where the leverage ratio of the entire economy has been rising, with households contributing less to this increase compared to other sectors [10][11] Economic Context - The current economic environment shows that despite the increase in household savings, there is a lack of willingness to invest in riskier assets, indicating potential for future diversification in asset allocation [6][16] - The government may need to increase leverage to stabilize and stimulate demand, as current household debt levels and consumption capabilities are insufficient [16]