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Chinese banks seek dollar yields as US bonds outperform
In recent months, Chinese banks have been increasingly purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds, following the rise in interest rates on dollar deposits. These investments offer higher returns than those provided by low-yield Chinese government bonds. U.S. Treasury bonds are particularly attractive to Chinese banks, especially as local market yields decline and interest rates on most dollar deposits exceeding $50,000 decrease. In some smaller and foreign banks, interest rates on these deposits reach over 3%, approaching 4%. These movements are part of a strategy aimed at increasing profits, as banks can generate income from investing in U.S. Treasury bonds, which have yielded 4.76% for the 10-year term since June. This trend is driven by concerns about inflation and U.S. debt, along with improved growth prospects in the United States.
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