LPR连续六个月“按兵不动” 银行净息差迎阶段性企稳

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 the sixth consecutive month, reflecting a stable interest rate environment amid ongoing pressure on bank net interest margins [1][2]. Group 1: LPR and Interest Rates - The LPR remains unchanged due to the lack of adjustment in the 7-day reverse repurchase rate, which serves as the pricing anchor for the LPR [1]. - As of the end of Q3, the net interest margin of Chinese commercial banks stands at 1.42%, unchanged from the previous quarter, indicating a stabilization in the downward trend of interest margins [1]. - The recent trend of stabilizing interest margins is attributed to measures such as deposit rate reductions and improvements in the liability structure of banks [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Environment - Regulatory authorities are enhancing guidelines for financial institutions to stabilize loan pricing and curb irrational competition, aiming for sustainable banking operations [2]. - The PBOC's recent report emphasizes the importance of maintaining reasonable interest rate relationships for macroeconomic balance and resource allocation [2]. - Analysts suggest that the PBOC should use self-regulatory mechanisms and window guidance to ensure that loan and deposit rates reflect policy rate adjustments while maintaining risk pricing and interest margin stability [2]. Group 3: Financing Costs - The average interest rate for newly issued corporate loans in October was 3.1%, down approximately 40 basis points year-on-year, while the rate for personal housing loans was also 3.1%, down about 8 basis points [3]. - The PBOC is guiding localities to participate in pilot programs aimed at reducing comprehensive financing costs for enterprises, benefiting numerous small and medium-sized enterprises [3]. - The decline in financing costs for businesses and households indicates a relatively loose monetary condition and ample funding supply, meeting the effective financing needs of the real economy [3].