Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the declining interest rates on bank deposits and wealth management products, indicating that keeping money in banks is becoming less profitable [1][3]. Summary by Sections Interest Rate Decline - Recent years have seen a gradual decrease in the yield of both bank deposits and wealth management products, making it less attractive to keep money in banks [1]. - As of May 2025, major state-owned banks in China have lowered the interest rates on RMB deposits [1]. Current Interest Rates - The current interest rates for various deposit types are as follows: - Demand deposits: 0.05% - 1-year fixed deposit: 0.95% - 3-year fixed deposit: 1.25% - 5-year fixed deposit: 1.30% [3][7]. Reasons for Interest Rate Decline - The long-term trend of declining interest rates is attributed to a slowdown in overall economic growth, with GDP growth rates decreasing from over 10% in 2006-2007 to around 5% in 2024 [5][8]. - As the economy matures, the speed at which companies earn profits slows down, leading to lower borrowing willingness and interest rates [8]. Rise of "Fixed Income +" - In response to declining interest rates, the "Fixed Income +" investment strategy has gained popularity among investors seeking better returns without increasing risk [9]. - "Fixed Income +" typically consists of a low-risk bond component for stability and a higher-risk equity component to enhance returns [9]. Global Perspective on "Fixed Income +" - The "Fixed Income +" concept is well-established in overseas markets, particularly in the U.S. and Japan, where traditional fixed income yields have declined significantly [10]. - In the U.S., as of February 2021, there were 3,936 bond funds, with 1,983 classified as "Fixed Income +," representing nearly 50% of all bond funds and about 70% of total assets [10]. Future Demand for "Fixed Income +" - The decline in traditional fixed income yields is expected to drive domestic investors towards "Fixed Income +" products, which are designed to provide stable returns [11].

Core Viewpoint - The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, indicated that the slowdown in overseas economies is putting pressure on corporate profits and expects the pace of economic growth to decelerate [1] Group 1 - The Bank of Japan is observing a negative impact on corporate profits due to the economic slowdown in foreign markets [1] - Economic growth in Japan is anticipated to slow down as a result of these external pressures [1]