多家中小银行启动新一轮存款降息，活期最低0.05%

Core Viewpoint - Multiple regional small and medium-sized banks in China have recently announced significant reductions in various deposit interest rates, indicating a trend to stabilize net interest margins amid a declining interest rate environment [1][2][5]. Group 1: Deposit Rate Adjustments - Pingyang Pudong Rural Bank announced a new round of deposit rate adjustments effective from October 21, with reductions of 40 to 80 basis points across various fixed-term deposit products [1]. - Shantou Bay Rural Commercial Bank also reduced its fixed-term deposit rates effective October 18, with annualized rates adjusted to between 0.95% and 1.80%, reflecting a decrease of 15 to 20 basis points [2][4]. - Other banks, including Jiangsu Su Commercial Bank and Shanghai Huari Bank, have also joined the trend of lowering deposit rates, with specific reductions planned for October 22 and October 13, respectively [5]. Group 2: Market Context and Implications - The recent adjustments in deposit rates are primarily driven by the decline in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR), with larger state-owned banks having already reduced their deposit rates [5]. - Analysts suggest that the ongoing pressure on net interest margins for small and medium-sized banks necessitates these rate cuts to manage liability costs effectively [6]. - The overall trend indicates that banks are likely to continue lowering deposit rates, which may provide room for future monetary easing and potentially lead to a 10 basis points rate cut in the fourth quarter [6].