多家中小银行下调存款利率

Core Viewpoint - Recent adjustments in deposit rates by several small and medium-sized banks indicate a downward trend, with many banks now offering rates below 2% and some eliminating long-term deposit products altogether [1][3]. Group 1: Deposit Rate Adjustments - Numerous banks, particularly small and medium-sized ones, have lowered their deposit rates since April, with many banks making multiple adjustments in a short period [3]. - For instance, Fujian Huatuo Bank has reduced its one-day and seven-day personal notice deposit rates to 0.8% and 1.0% respectively, and its three-year fixed deposit rate from 2.7% to 2.45% [3]. - Shanghai Huari Bank has also adjusted its three-year fixed deposit rate from 2.6% to 2.5% and its five-year rate from 2.55% to 2.4%, resulting in a "negative interest rate" scenario where the five-year rate is lower than the three-year rate [3]. Group 2: Future Rate Expectations - The People's Bank of China announced a reduction in the 7-day reverse repurchase rate from 1.50% to 1.40%, which is expected to lead to a decrease in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) by approximately 0.1 percentage points [5]. - Analysts predict that this reduction in policy rates will likely prompt further declines in deposit rates across the banking sector [5][6]. - The overall adjustment in policy rates aims to stabilize the net interest margins of commercial banks while reducing the comprehensive financing costs for enterprises [6].