2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-25 00:42Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the recent surge in demand for high-yield large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) with interest rates exceeding 2%, particularly from private banks, amidst a general trend of declining deposit rates in the market [1][2][3] - Private banks are leading the high-yield CD offerings, with products like those from SuShang Bank and Shanghai Huari offering rates of 2.1% and 2.35% respectively, while major state-owned banks offer lower rates around 1.4% to 1.65% [2][3] - The limited availability of these high-yield products has created a competitive environment, with many offerings selling out quickly due to their low-risk and high-return nature [3][5] Group 2 - The trend of short-term deposits is expected to continue, driven by banks' adjustments to their product structures and clients' liquidity needs, which may lead to a shortage of long-term large-denomination CDs in the future [4] - The net interest margin for commercial banks has been under pressure, with the average margin dropping to 1.42% as of the second quarter, indicating a challenging environment for banks [5][6] - Despite the pressure on net interest margins, some banks, like China Merchants Bank, maintain a competitive edge with a net interest margin of 1.88%, suggesting that effective management of deposit structures can mitigate some of the downward pressure [5][6]