Deposit Trends - In July, household deposits decreased by 1100 billion (1.1 trillion) RMB, a year-on-year increase of 780 billion (0.78 trillion) RMB [1][2] - Corporate deposits decreased by 1500 billion (1.5 trillion) RMB in July, a year-on-year decrease of 320.9 billion RMB [1] - Non-bank deposits increased by 2100 billion (2.1 trillion) RMB in July, a year-on-year increase of 1400 billion (1.4 trillion) RMB [1][2] - Government deposits increased by 861.7 billion RMB in July, a year-on-year increase of 358.2 billion RMB [1] - The shift of deposits from residents to non-bank institutions is evident [1][2] Market Implications - Historically, a surge in non-bank deposits often reflects a trend of residents moving savings into the stock market [1] - Increased non-bank deposits are associated with residents directly entering the market via bank-securities transfers and indirectly via investments in equity funds and wealth management products [1][2] - Historically, significant year-on-year increases in non-bank deposits have corresponded with surges in new account openings and rising margin loan balances, often accompanied by positive stock market performance [1] Monetary Environment - The growth of social financing (TSF) in July was supported by government bonds, with the rolling year-on-year growth rate of new TSF continuing to rise [2] - The structure of social financing is relatively weak, with slight declines in short-term and medium-to-long-term loans to both residents and enterprises, indicating relatively sluggish demand for real economy credit [2] - With limited economic activity, resident deposits continue to be activated, with M1 growth continuing to rise in July while the M2-M1 spread continues to narrow [2] - As deposit rates continue to fall this year, coupled with continued improvement in stock market profitability, resident deposits are gradually flowing into the capital market to seek higher returns, and resident investment behavior is showing a gradual trend of becoming more active [2]

Core Viewpoint - The household deposits in RMB have reached approximately 160 trillion yuan, reflecting a significant increase over the past eight years, despite recent fluctuations in monthly data [1][2][4]. Group 1: Household Deposits - As of April 2025, household deposits in RMB reached 159.08 trillion yuan, with an increase of 7.83 trillion yuan in the first four months of the year [1][2]. - The household deposit scale has increased by nearly 100 trillion yuan from 59.78 trillion yuan in 2016, with the proportion of household deposits in total RMB deposits rising from 39.7% in 2016 to 50.9% in the first quarter of 2025 [2][4]. - In April 2025, household deposits decreased by 1.39 trillion yuan, which is consistent with seasonal fluctuations observed in previous years [2][4]. Group 2: Trends in Savings and Consumption - The trend shows a gradual increase in the proportion of residents preferring to save, with 61.4% indicating a preference for more savings in the latest survey, although this is a slight decrease from the previous quarter [5]. - The inclination towards increased consumption has risen to 24.9%, reflecting a growing willingness to spend, particularly in areas such as education, healthcare, and tourism [5][6]. - The overall consumption growth is expected to improve, supported by policy measures aimed at enhancing consumer spending and adapting to a domestic demand-driven growth model [6]. Group 3: Monetary Policy and Economic Outlook - The central bank plans to implement moderately loose monetary policies to support consumption and stabilize economic growth, focusing on various consumer sectors [6]. - The shift towards a consumption-driven economy is seen as crucial for national economic growth, especially in light of weakening external demand due to global trade tensions [6].