流动性宽松持续 同业存单利率或仍有下行空间

Core Viewpoint - The central theme of the articles revolves around the liquidity management by the central bank and its impact on the interbank certificate of deposit (CD) rates, indicating a potential downward trend in rates due to increased liquidity measures and easing of funding pressures in the banking sector. Group 1: Central Bank Actions - The central bank has conducted a net injection of 300 billion yuan in medium-term liquidity through MLF operations, indicating a continued effort to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system [1][2] - The central bank's recent actions include a fixed quantity and multi-price bidding for 600 billion yuan in MLF, reflecting a commitment to long-term liquidity support [2] - Analysts suggest that the central bank's liquidity measures may lead to a decrease in interbank CD rates, with expectations that the rates for state-owned banks could fall below 1.55% [3][4] Group 2: Interbank CD Market Dynamics - The usage rate of interbank CDs has significantly declined, with state-owned banks experiencing a notable easing of "liability shortage" pressures compared to previous years [5][6] - As of January, the balance of interbank CDs was reported at 19.03 trillion yuan, a decrease of 2.77 trillion yuan since May 2025, indicating a contraction in the issuance of these instruments [7] - The interbank CD issuance has not seen a significant increase despite the traditional "opening red" period for banks, with net financing volumes remaining negative for several months [9] Group 3: Market Reactions and Trends - The rates for AAA-rated interbank CDs have fallen below 1.6%, influenced by the central bank's liquidity tools and a reduced willingness among banks to issue CDs due to shrinking funding gaps [4][6] - The overall structure of bank deposits is changing, with a noted increase in asset management products, which are shifting towards interbank deposits and CDs, thereby altering the funding landscape for banks [6] - The interbank CD usage rates among major banks have decreased, with the Agricultural Bank of China leading at 84.79%, but still lower than previous years [8]