10月LPR继续维持不变 业内：年底前有可能下调

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has maintained the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 3.0% for 1-year and 3.5% for 5-year loans for five consecutive months, indicating a lack of motivation for banks to lower LPR quotes amid historically low net interest margins [1][2]. Group 1: LPR Stability - The LPR for both 1-year and 5-year terms has remained unchanged for five months, reflecting a stable pricing basis due to the unchanged policy rates [2]. - The recent increase in market interest rates, including the AAA-rated 1-year interbank certificates of deposit, has slightly raised the financing costs for commercial banks, further reducing the incentive to lower LPR quotes [2][3]. Group 2: Macroeconomic Factors - Recent macroeconomic data, including consumption, investment, and industrial production, has shown a decline due to multiple factors such as extreme weather and adjustments in the real estate market [3]. - The acceleration in export growth, influenced by trade transfer effects and changes in the previous year's base, along with earlier fiscal policy support, has contributed to the stability of the LPR [3]. Group 3: Future Policy Outlook - Analysts predict an increased necessity for policies aimed at stabilizing growth and employment, especially in light of external volatility and declining investment and consumption growth [5]. - There is a potential for a new round of interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions by the end of the year, which could lead to a decrease in LPR quotes, stimulating internal financing demand [5][6]. - The recent U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts may weaken the constraints on China's monetary policy, increasing the likelihood of domestic rate adjustments [5][6].