美元存款利率 降了

Core Viewpoint - The recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have led to a decrease in USD deposit rates by several foreign banks, with domestic banks following suit to lower foreign currency liability costs. Some banks are also launching short-term high-interest products to attract depositors during this period [1][2][3]. Group 1: USD Deposit Rate Adjustments - USD deposit rates have dropped to around 3%, with foreign banks like HSBC reducing rates for various terms, such as 1-year deposits to 3% and 6-month deposits to 3.5% [2]. - Domestic banks have also adjusted their rates, with previous rates for 1-year USD deposits reaching as high as 5.6%, now reduced to a maximum of 3% [2]. - The adjustment in rates is influenced by the Federal Reserve's recent 25 basis point rate cut and the strengthening of the RMB, prompting banks to reduce USD asset and liability scales [3]. Group 2: Divergent Rate Adjustment Responses - Some banks have not yet adjusted their rates but are expected to do so, with current rates at 2.8% for 1-year and 2-year deposits [3]. - The pace of rate adjustments varies among banks due to differences in liability structures and funding positions, with foreign banks typically responding more quickly to international market changes [3]. Group 3: High-Interest Marketing Strategies - A few banks are countering the trend by offering short-term high-interest USD deposits, such as Hong Kong's Hang Seng Bank advertising rates of 4.1% [4]. - Other banks, like Standard Chartered and HSBC, are also promoting competitive rates for new customers, with rates reaching up to 3.8% for certain deposit terms [4]. Group 4: Considerations for Depositors - Experts emphasize the need for depositors to carefully evaluate the risks associated with USD deposits, particularly in a declining interest rate environment [5][6]. - The potential for further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may lead to additional downward pressure on USD deposit rates, with expectations of two more cuts this year [6]. - Depositors should consider both exchange rate risks and opportunity costs when choosing USD deposits, as fluctuations in the RMB could lead to currency losses [6].