“利率高于2％的银行都在陆续降息” 多家小银行下调存款利率 有的直降80个基点

Core Viewpoint - The recent trend of interest rate cuts among small banks in China indicates a shift towards lower deposit rates, with expectations of further reductions by the central bank to alleviate net interest margin pressures [1][6]. Group 1: Interest Rate Cuts - Multiple small banks have announced reductions in deposit rates, with changes primarily affecting fixed-term deposits, showing declines between 15 to 55 basis points, and some banks reducing rates by as much as 80 basis points [3][4]. - For instance, Zhejiang Pingyang Pudong Village Bank adjusted its fixed-term deposit rates across various terms, with three-year deposits dropping by 80 basis points [3]. - Jiangsu Sushang Bank's three-year deposit rate is currently at 2.2%, while two-year rates are at 2.1%, indicating a competitive environment for attracting deposits [1][4]. Group 2: Rate Inversion Phenomenon - The occurrence of "inverted" deposit rates, where longer-term deposits yield lower rates than shorter-term ones, has been noted, such as Shanghai Huari Bank's three-year rate being higher than its five-year rate [4][5]. - This inversion is attributed to market expectations of future rate declines and banks' strategies to attract short-term deposits to match their lending profiles [5]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the central bank may implement another round of interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions by the end of the year, which could lead to further declines in deposit rates [6][7]. - The current economic environment, including external monetary policy trends and domestic fiscal measures, suggests that there is room for further adjustments in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) [7][8].