Chinese banks’ net interest margin (NIM) has fallen to around 1.4% in 2026, its lowest level on record.
Gold is struggling near $4,400, while Bitcoin is holding around $79,000 and the US 100 has slipped as higher oil and tighter policy expectations weigh on valuations.
The combined M2 money supply of the world’s four major central banks stands at roughly $100–102 trillion.
Chinese Banks’ Interest Margins Hit a Record Low
Could the Gold Standard Make a Comeback?
