21世纪经济报道·2025-08-25 13:06Core Viewpoint - Recent interest rate cuts by several banks, including Jiangsu Bank and Nanjing Bank, have drawn market attention, with three-year fixed deposit rates now generally below 2% [1][2]. Group 1: Interest Rate Adjustments - Nanjing Bank's three-year fixed deposit rate has decreased from 1.85% to 1.75% [1]. - Jiangsu Bank has adjusted its one, two, and three-year fixed deposit rates to 1.5%, 1.6%, and 1.75% respectively [1]. - Many village banks have also lowered their deposit rates, with reductions typically between 10 to 20 basis points [1]. Group 2: Market Trends - The overall trend shows a "follow-the-leader" approach, where smaller banks adjust their rates in response to larger banks' decisions [1]. - As of now, the three-year fixed deposit rates at various banks are mostly below 2%, with Dalian Bank at 1.95% and Liao Shen Bank at 1.9% [2]. Group 3: Customer Behavior and Bank Strategies - The declining interest rates have led to increased pressure on banks to attract deposits, with many customers showing less willingness to renew fixed deposits [2]. - To alleviate liability pressure, banks are introducing special deposit products, such as Liao Shen Bank offering a 2.0% rate for deposits over 100,000 yuan [3]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Experts predict that unless there are significant changes in the macroeconomic environment, it will be challenging to see fixed deposit rates above 3% in the coming years [3]. - There is a growing sentiment among ordinary investors regarding the need to adjust their financial strategies in response to the prolonged low-interest-rate environment [3].