[ M1增速回升带动M1-M2剪刀差进一步收窄，8月末该差值为-2.8%，较上月收窄0.4个百分点，是2021 年6月以来的最低值。 ] 居民存款和非银存款连续两个月呈现"跷跷板"关系，被市场解读为"存款搬家"，并与近期国内股市行情 联系起来。 M1增速回升带动M1-M2剪刀差进一步收窄，8月末该差值为-2.8%，较上月收窄0.4个百分点，是2021年 6月以来的最低值。今年以来M1-M2剪刀差明显收敛，进一步印证更多资金转化为活期存款，有助于投 入消费、投资等经济活动。 在央行的统计口径中，M1主要包括流通中的货币（M0）、单位活期存款以及支付机构客户备付金； M2则是在M1的基础上，进一步纳入了单位定期存款、个人存款（包含活期与定期）、其他存款以及非 银金融机构存款。 其中，非银存款具体是指保险、基金、券商等非银行业金融机构存放在银行体系内的存款。市场之所以 关注非银存款的增减变化，核心逻辑在于：居民若计划参与股市等资本市场投资，通常会先将个人银行 存款转入基金账户、券商保证金账户等非银金融机构账户，这一过程会直接体现为居民存款减少，同时 非银存款相应增加。 浙商证券首席经济学家李超表示，M1-M2剪刀差 ...

Core Viewpoint - The fluctuation in resident deposits cannot adequately explain the stock market's rise and fall, as the key to stock market movements lies more with non-bank financial institutions rather than changes in resident deposits [2][3][4]. Group 1: Resident Deposit Changes and Stock Market - Since 2009, July has consistently shown negative growth in resident deposits, indicating seasonal factors rather than significant economic implications [3]. - Historical data shows that in 11 out of 17 years since 2009, the stock market rose in July, despite significant drops in resident deposits in some years [3]. - The relationship between resident deposit changes and stock market performance appears weak, as evidenced by contrasting outcomes in various years despite similar deposit declines [4]. Group 2: Non-Bank Financial Institutions - Changes in deposits from non-bank financial institutions are more reliable indicators of stock market performance, with significant increases in their deposits correlating with stock market gains [5]. - In July 2023, non-bank financial institutions saw an increase of 2.14 trillion yuan in deposits, which was a substantial year-on-year increase [5]. - A strong positive correlation exists between the changes in non-bank financial institution deposits and stock market performance, suggesting that as these deposits increase, the stock market tends to rise [6]. Group 3: Resident Sector Leverage - The trend of residents saving more and borrowing less continues, indicating a de-leveraging process within the resident sector [8]. - As of Q2 2023, the leverage ratio for the resident sector was 61.1%, a slight decrease from the previous year, reflecting ongoing de-leveraging efforts [8]. - Historical data shows that the resident sector has undergone multiple rounds of de-leveraging, with the current trend being the most recent in a series of adjustments since 2004 [12]. Group 4: Economic Context and Policy Implications - The current economic environment, characterized by high leverage ratios and a focus on de-leveraging, suggests that expectations for a quick reversal in this trend may be unrealistic [15]. - The government may need to increase leverage to stabilize and stimulate demand, especially in light of the challenges faced by the resident sector [16]. - The historical context of leverage changes in response to economic crises indicates that government intervention is crucial for maintaining macroeconomic stability [16].

Core Insights - The decline in household deposits in July 2023 is interpreted as a seasonal effect rather than a significant economic indicator, as historical data shows similar trends in previous years [2][3] - The relationship between household deposit changes and stock market fluctuations is weak, with non-bank financial institutions playing a more crucial role in market movements [4][5] - The trend of "more savings, less borrowing" among Chinese households continues, indicating a persistent deleveraging process [7][10] Group 1: Household Deposits and Loans - In July 2023, household deposits decreased by 1.11 trillion yuan, which is 780 billion yuan more than the same month last year [1] - The decline in household loans in July 2023, amounting to 489.3 billion yuan, marks a shift from the previous trend of positive growth since 2009 [3] - Cumulatively, household deposits increased by 9.66 trillion yuan in the first seven months of 2023, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 720.3 billion yuan [3] Group 2: Stock Market Dynamics - The stock market's performance in July does not correlate strongly with household deposit changes, as evidenced by varying stock index movements despite significant deposit fluctuations in previous years [2][4] - Non-bank financial institutions saw an increase in deposits of 2.14 trillion yuan in July 2023, indicating a potential shift in investment behavior away from traditional bank deposits [4][5] Group 3: Deleveraging Trends - The household leverage ratio in China has slightly decreased to 61.1% as of Q2 2023, down from 62.3% in Q1 2023, indicating ongoing deleveraging efforts [7][10] - The average household loan increase in the first seven months of 2023 was only 680.8 billion yuan, a decrease of 579.4 billion yuan compared to the previous year [4] - The widening gap between new deposits and new loans, reaching 8.98 trillion yuan, highlights the trend of households prioritizing savings over borrowing [4]

Core Insights - The fluctuations in the stock market are more influenced by non-bank financial institutions rather than changes in household deposits, indicating a continued trend of excess savings among Chinese residents [1][2][4] - The monthly data volatility does not alter the ongoing trend of household deleveraging, as evidenced by the widening loan-to-deposit gap [1][4] Summary by Sections Household Deposits - In July, household deposits in RMB decreased by 1.11 trillion yuan, which is 780 billion yuan more than the same month last year, reflecting seasonal factors rather than a significant trend [2][3] - Since 2009, July has consistently shown negative growth in household deposits, with 11 out of 14 years seeing stock market gains during this month [2] Household Loans - For the first time since 2009, household loans decreased in July, dropping by 489.3 billion yuan, which is significantly lower than the average for the same period from 2020 to 2024 [3][4] - The trend of "more savings, less borrowing" is evident, with household loans increasing by only 680.8 billion yuan in the first seven months of the year, a decrease of 579.4 billion yuan year-on-year [4] Non-Bank Financial Institutions - The increase in deposits at non-bank financial institutions is a more reliable indicator of stock market movements, with a notable increase of 2.14 trillion yuan in July, which is 1.39 trillion yuan more than the previous year [4][5] - The correlation between changes in non-bank financial institution deposits and stock market performance is moderate to strong, suggesting that as these deposits increase, the stock market tends to rise [5][6] Deleveraging Trends - The household leverage ratio has slightly decreased, with the ratio at 61.1% as of the second quarter, down from 62.3% in the previous year [7][11] - The ongoing trend of household deleveraging reflects a broader economic context where the leverage ratio of the entire economy has been rising, with households contributing less to this increase compared to other sectors [10][11] Economic Context - The current economic environment shows that despite the increase in household savings, there is a lack of willingness to invest in riskier assets, indicating potential for future diversification in asset allocation [6][16] - The government may need to increase leverage to stabilize and stimulate demand, as current household debt levels and consumption capabilities are insufficient [16]