Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in domestic residents' savings is driven by concerns over job security and health issues, alongside the perceived risks in the stock market, funds, and bank wealth management products, leading to a significant increase in bank deposits [1] Group 1: Changes in the Deposit Market - Change 1: Decreasing interest income from deposits, with the one-year fixed deposit rate dropping from 2.25% to 1.35%, resulting in a reduction of interest income from 2250 yuan to 1350 yuan [5] - Change 2: The emergence of inverted interest rates, where shorter-term deposits (e.g., three-year) offer higher rates than longer-term deposits (e.g., five-year), prompting customer inquiries [8] - Change 3: High volatility in structured deposit returns, which are linked to the performance of investments in bonds, foreign exchange, and stock markets, leading to potential losses for depositors [10] - Change 4: An increasing number of bank failures or dissolutions, with 105 banks dissolving in 2024, primarily among rural and community banks, raising concerns about deposit safety [14] Group 2: Implications for Depositors - Depositors are advised to consider alternative investment options such as government bonds and high-yield bank wealth management products to achieve better returns amid declining deposit rates [14] - It is recommended for depositors to diversify their savings across multiple banks to mitigate risks associated with bank failures, as deposits up to 500,000 yuan are insured [14]