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Core Viewpoint - Several small and medium-sized banks have raised deposit product interest rates, indicating a divergence in the market as some banks follow large banks in lowering rates while others choose to increase them. This behavior is seen as a seasonal strategy to attract deposits ahead of the Spring Festival [1][6]. Group 1: Interest Rate Adjustments - On February 4, Xinhui Rural Commercial Bank announced an increase in deposit rates, with 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year fixed deposit rates reaching 1.3%, 1.4%, and 1.75% respectively, and large deposit certificates at 1.4% and 1.8% for 1-year and 3-year terms [2][3]. - Nanyue Rural Commercial Bank introduced a "New Year Special Rate" product with 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year fixed deposit rates at 1%, 1.2%, and 1.3%, respectively, with increases of 20 basis points compared to normal rates [4]. - Tengtian Rural Credit Cooperative launched a new deposit product with rates of 1.3%, 1.4%, 1.65%, and 1.9% for 6-month, 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year terms, respectively [6]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Expert Insights - Experts indicate that the recent rate increases by small and medium-sized banks are a rational pricing behavior in response to competitive pressures and a strategy to optimize their liability structure [7][8]. - The current low net interest margin for banks limits their ability to sustain high deposit costs, suggesting that future deposit rates may stabilize at low levels or decrease slightly [8]. - The differentiation in deposit rates reflects a maturing market, with a continued trend of "large banks stabilizing rates while small banks fluctuate" expected in the near term [7].