21世纪经济报道·2025-04-21 04:14Banking Sector - Bank stocks experienced a pullback after reaching highs, with notable declines in Qilu Bank, Ping An Bank, Pudong Development Bank, and Chengdu Bank, all dropping over 1% [1] - The year-to-date performance of various banks shows mixed results, with Qilu Bank up 10.34%, while Ping An Bank down 5.81% [2] Gold Sector - Gold-related stocks surged, with companies like Xiaocheng Technology and Lai Shen Tong Ling hitting the daily limit, while others like Chifeng Gold and Hunan Gold rose over 7% [1] - Spot gold prices increased by 1.7%, surpassing $3,380 per ounce, indicating strong market interest [1] LPR Rates - The one-year LPR remains at 3.10% and the five-year LPR at 3.60%, unchanged for six months [4][6] - The stability in LPR is attributed to the steady 7-day reverse repurchase rate and low net interest margins for banks, reducing the incentive to lower LPR [6] Economic Outlook - Recent economic data shows a GDP growth of 5.4% year-on-year and a 1.2% quarter-on-quarter increase, indicating a recovery in the economy [8] - Financial support for the real economy remains robust, suggesting that there is no immediate urgency for rate cuts [8] Monetary Policy Insights - Experts predict a potential reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cut of 25-50 basis points around the April Politburo meeting to support credit expansion [9] - Structural monetary policy tools may be introduced to guide credit flow and reduce financing costs for enterprises [9][10]