Core Viewpoint - A new round of LPR and deposit rate cuts has been implemented, leading to a widespread reduction in deposit rates across various banks, with many rates now in the "1" range, indicating a significant shift in the banking landscape [1][2][6]. Group 1: Deposit Rate Changes - Major state-owned banks and several joint-stock banks have updated their RMB deposit rates, with rates for different terms now aligning closely with those of state-owned banks [2][10]. - City commercial banks and rural commercial banks have shown significant variation in deposit rates, with some banks reducing their 5-year deposit rates to as low as 1.20%, creating instances of rate inversion [1][6]. - Several banks, including Shanghai Bank and Beijing Bank, have announced new deposit rates that are consistent with state-owned banks, with rates for various terms ranging from 0.70% to 1.35% [2][10]. Group 2: Rate Inversion Phenomenon - Instances of rate inversion have been observed, where shorter-term deposit rates exceed longer-term rates, particularly in rural and village banks [6][12]. - For example, Guangdong Chenghai Rural Commercial Bank has a 5-year deposit rate lower than its 3-year rate, highlighting the trend of rate inversion [6][10]. - Analysts suggest that the current environment of declining deposit rates may lead to further adjustments, as banks respond to market conditions and their own funding structures [12]. Group 3: High-Interest Deposit Products - Despite the general trend of declining rates, some banks continue to offer higher interest rates, with certain village banks maintaining rates above 2% for longer-term deposits [11][12]. - For instance, Huizhou Huimin Village Bank offers a 5-year deposit rate of 3%, indicating that competitive high-interest products still exist in the market [11][12]. - Additionally, some private banks have retained rates above 2%, demonstrating a continued strategy of attracting deposits through higher interest offerings [11][12].