Banks’ NIM pessimism makes 2026 rate cut unlikely
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A rate cut this year is less likely than we previously thought. Some context: On January 15, central bank (PBoC) Deputy Governor Zou Lan said that banks’ net interest margins (NIMs) – the main constraint on rate cuts – will improve this year due to the maturation of long-term deposits. Per Zou, this...