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The first interest rate cut of the year has been implemented! This releases approximately 1 trillion yuan in long-term liquidity.

① The People's Bank of China lowered the reserve requirement ratio of Financial Institutions by 0.5 percentage points starting from May 15, providing approximately 1 trillion yuan in long-term liquidity to the market; ② This adjustment aims to encourage Financial Institutions to support the real economy, especially in the fields of Autos finance and leasing.

cls.cnMay 14 20:51 ET

Bank stocks are at a new high again! How does the public fund performance benchmark assessment affect the allocation of bank stocks?

Industrial Securities stated that the performance benchmarks focus on actively managed equity funds, including the CSI 300 Index. By the end of 2024, the proportion of bank Hold Positions in actively managed funds is expected to be 3.81%, while the weight of the bank Sector in the CSI 300 Index is as high as 13.67%, resulting in a deviation of nearly 10 percentage points. Among these, stocks such as CM BANK, Industrial Bank, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China, Bank Of Communications, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank have an even greater under-allocation ratio.

wallstreetcnMay 14 02:13 ET

The trillion-dollar low-altitude economy has once again been highlighted, and the Banks have quietly entered the game, with some projects completing credit approval within a week.

① It is not only Postal Savings Bank Of China that is actively engaging in the low-altitude economy, many national banks such as China Everbright Bank and China Construction Bank Corporation have already entered the market; ② Participating in the low-altitude economy can open up new loan and investment areas for banks and provide new scenarios for innovation in their financial products and services; ③ The risk control in this field remains relatively complex, and commercial banks need to continually innovate, strengthen collaboration, and effectively enhance their risk management capabilities.

cls.cnMay 8 05:11 ET

A structural interest rate cut is still a rate cut! The central bank officially announces the first comprehensive reduction in the structural MMF policy tool interest rate, saving more than 15 billion yuan in bank funding costs each year.

① The central bank announced a 0.25 percentage point reduction in the rate of structured MMF monetary policy tools. Industry insiders stated that structural interest rate cuts are also interest rate cuts, which help strengthen the policy incentives for commercial Banks. ② The central bank proposed to establish 500 billion yuan for re-loaning to service Consumer and Retirement, increase the re-loaning quota for Technology innovation and technological transformation, and increase the re-loaning quota for supporting agriculture and small businesses, guiding Financial Institutions to accelerate loan disbursement in related fields.

cls.cnMay 6 23:19 ET

The central bank: Starting from May 15, the reserve requirement ratio for Financial Institutions will be lowered by 0.5 percentage points.

The People's Bank of China has decided to lower the reserve requirement ratio for Financial Institutions by 0.5 percentage points (excluding Financial Institutions that have already implemented a 5% reserve requirement ratio) starting from May 15, 2025, and to lower the reserve requirement ratio for Autos financing companies and financial leasing companies by 5 percentage points.

cls.cnMay 6 22:17 ET

The market may reach a critical juncture in the short term, with Banks and Electrical Utilities showing repeated activity, and the Technology Sector poised to take off.

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cls.cnApr 28 21:20 ET

Industrials, Agriculture, and China Banking reach new highs again! The Banks Sector continues to be hot, and today's "new high bull" scan shows that these directions also have a high proportion.

①Today, Bank stocks became active again, among which, the three major banks, Industrial, Agricultural, and China, continue to hit historical highs, with Construction Bank approaching its historical peak. ②The financing balance of the Banks sector has slightly declined compared to mid-April, while still remaining at a relatively low level for this year. ③A total of nearly 20 stocks reached historical highs today, with the highest proportion being Autos stocks, and there are also many from basic chemicals, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishing, and the Banks stocks.

cls.cnApr 24 05:55 ET

Asia-Pacific Markets Set to Open Lower After Trump's Attack on Fed Chair Sends Wall Street Tumbling

CNBCApr 21 20:02 ET

Banks have increased interest rates on consumer loans in advance, with more low-interest products hidden in the "discount track."

Indirect remarks highlight the "cost performance" even more.

wallstreetcnApr 21 08:49 ET

The US dollar plummets, Emerging Markets make a strong comeback: the Thai baht and Jilin soar, and the Indian stock market rises for five consecutive days!

After recording the largest weekly increase in six weeks last week, the Emerging Markets Currency Index continued to rise this Monday, with the Thai Baht and Malaysian Ringgit showing strong performance, both increasing by 1% in a single day. Over the past month, the Thai Baht has appreciated by a cumulative 3.2% against the US dollar, marking a significant upward trend. The five-day increase of the India Nifty 50 Index (5.99%) has set the highest record since February 2021.

wallstreetcnApr 21 08:49 ET

Exclusive | Banks that stabilize foreign trade and foreign investment are taking action, with banks in coastal provinces responding to requests: for foreign trade enterprises, "no loan withdrawal, no loan interruption".

① Many Banks have actively taken action regarding "stabilizing foreign investment and foreign trade." From large state-owned banks to local urban commercial banks, several Banks are providing support to foreign trade enterprises in various ways based on their own advantages; ② Recently, banks in major foreign trade provinces along the Southeast Coast have received relevant requests to "not withdraw loans and continue lending" to local foreign trade enterprises.

cls.cnApr 21 05:30 ET

The central bank and four other departments: Enhance the functions of the Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) and its Global network coverage.

① The plan proposes to enhance the functionality of the RMB cross-border payment system and its global network coverage, encouraging more Banks to join CIPS and continuously expand the coverage of the CIPS network. ② The plan also suggests optimizing the management model and business processes for Forex business, improving the Conglomerates' Global fund management system, expanding the functionality and application scenarios of free trade Accounts, and promoting Financial Institutions to enhance their digital service levels.

cls.cnApr 21 03:20 ET

Will it rise or not?

Caitong believes that whether or not the LPR is lowered, it may not necessarily drive interest rates to immediately break their previous lows. After all, the market has to navigate the trade-offs between the Sino-U.S. trade friction, the strength of a package of incremental policies, and the choice of monetary policy, with the combination of the three being dynamic and full of uncertainty.

wallstreetcnApr 20 20:31 ET

The CSI Consumer 360 index is rebounding after hitting the bottom, banks stocks are performing strongly against the trend, and under the continuous shrinking environment, defense may become the main melody for short-term trading.

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cls.cnApr 16 21:22 ET

Several listed Banks responded to the impact of the tariff war: it may affect loan demand and interest margins, and risk control thresholds will shift forward.

① Fully recognize the pressure that USA tariff policies may bring on loan demand and net interest margins. ② If the tariff disputes escalate further, it is believed that corresponding industrial or financial policies will be implemented to provide support.

cls.cnApr 16 07:58 ET

How significant is the foreign trade related Business of major national Banks? The annual report of China Construction Bank mentions this, and the industry says the impact still needs to be observed.

① After the "reciprocal tariff" turmoil, do major Banks have any new countermeasures? Will it affect the Crediting volume in the second quarter? The interviewed Banks all stated that "it is inconvenient to respond". ② Cross-border trade Business and international settlement should be one of the focus areas for medium and large Banks, especially listed Banks, in recent years. The impact of this tariff turmoil still needs to be observed, making it difficult to reach a conclusion.

cls.cnApr 15 07:03 ET

Since April, nearly 30 Banks have intensively lowered their fixed deposit interest rates, mainly for medium to long-term periods, with the end of the "New Year good start" being the main reason.

① Statistics by the financial media found that since April, 30 Banks in the country have lowered the interest rates on fixed deposit products, mostly for medium to long-term durations; ② The reasoning for raising interest rates around New Year's Day and lowering them in April is basically the same, "both are to serve the needs of 'good start'"; ③ After the 'good start' ends, the continued reduction of interest rates by Banks throughout the year is a major trend.

cls.cnApr 15 04:18 ET

New trends in Real Estate Crediting: Postal Savings Bank, Everbright Bank and others strengthen their support for businesses, while Banks show divided attitudes toward personal housing loans.

① Multiple Banks are increasing their lending in the real estate sector. ② In terms of personal housing mortgages, Banks have differing attitudes: some Banks state they will increase mortgage lending, while others indicate a "cautious approach."

cls.cnApr 10 03:30 ET

Brokerage morning meeting highlights: Countermeasures against tariffs boost Shenzhen Agricultural Products Group prices, the planting chain directly benefits.

At today's Brokerage morning meeting, CITIC SEC believes that countermeasures against tariffs boost the prices of Shenzhen Agricultural Products Group, which directly benefits the planting chain; HAITONG SEC proposed a bullish view on the relative yields of the Banks Sector in April; Galaxy Securities stated that it focuses on Gold and countermeasures against rare earths.

cls.cnApr 7 20:33 ET

Brokerage morning meeting highlights: The industry allocation recommendations for April should focus on two main lines.

At today's Brokerage morning meeting, Galaxy Securities stated that the characteristics of a short-term structural economic recovery remain evident, with industries related to new productive forces performing better; HTSC believes that increased investment in global AI computing power is expected to drive the performance of businesses in sectors such as Optical Communications to remain positive; China Securities Co., Ltd. suggested that the industry allocation recommendations for April should focus on two main lines.

cls.cnMar 31 20:46 ET