China’s state-owned banks cut deposit rates to boost consumption, but impact on savings and consumption varies.
2/4Lower deposit rates may be justified, given low and negative inflation, but their impact on Chinese consumption is complex. On the one hand, they may encourage Chinese households to save less out of current income, although this depends on their saving targets. — Michael Pettis (@michaelxpettis) December 22, 2023 4/4The best way to redirect demand …
