Group 1: LPR Pricing and Economic Context - The LPR for both 1-year and 5-year terms remains unchanged at 3.0% and 3.5% respectively as of December 2025[1] - The stability in LPR pricing is attributed to the unchanged policy interest rates and slight increases in market financing costs for banks[2] - Economic growth is expected to meet the annual target of around 5.0%, reducing the urgency for aggressive monetary policy adjustments[2] Group 2: Future Economic Projections and Policy Implications - Economic growth momentum is projected to decline, with GDP growth expected to drop from 4.8% in Q3 to approximately 4.5% in Q4 2025[3] - The central bank is likely to shift to a more accommodative monetary policy in Q1 2026, potentially leading to interest rate cuts[3] - A significant reduction in the LPR is anticipated to stimulate domestic financing demand and support consumption and investment[4] - The real estate market is expected to receive targeted support through lower LPR rates and fiscal incentives to boost housing demand[4]

Report Summary 1. Core Views - The National Financial System Work Conference emphasized the need to effectively carry out key financial tasks in 2026, including risk prevention, regulatory strengthening, and promotion of high - quality development [3]. - The central bank will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, using various tools like reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts, and focus on promoting economic growth and price stability [5]. - The Fed officials have different views on interest rate cuts, with some opposing due to concerns about inflation [9]. 2. Domestic News 2.1 Policy - related - At the National Financial System Work Conference, measures were proposed to prevent and resolve risks in local small and medium - sized financial institutions, real estate enterprises, and local government financing platforms, and to strengthen financial supervision and promote high - quality development [3]. - The National Development and Reform Work Conference summarized 2025 work and set nine key tasks for 2026 [4]. - The central bank will continue the moderately loose monetary policy, using the integrated effect of existing and new policies and multiple monetary policy tools [5]. - The National Financial Supervision and Administration总局 issued the "Interim Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Commercial Bank Custody Business" to standardize the custody business of commercial banks [7]. - Three departments jointly issued a notice to boost consumption by strengthening financial support [7]. 2.2 Economic Data - As of the end of November 2025, the stock of social financing scale was 440.07 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year increase of 8.5%. The cumulative increase in social financing scale in the first 11 months was 33.39 trillion yuan, 3.99 trillion yuan more than the same period last year [6]. - China's economic aggregate is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan this year [8]. 3. International News - Fed officials debated whether interest rate cuts would harm inflation, and there were differences among next year's voting members on policy [9]. 4. Commodities - On December 12, WTI January crude futures fell 0.28% to $57.44 per barrel, down about 4.4% for the week; Brent February crude futures fell 0.26% to $61.12 per barrel, down about 4.1% for the week. COMEX February gold futures rose 0.35% to $4328.3 per ounce, up 2% for the week. NYMEX natural gas prices fell 3.14% to $4.101234 per ounce [10]. 5. Fundamentals 5.1 Open - market Operations - On December 12, the central bank conducted 1205 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with an operating rate of 1.40%. With 1398 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing, the net withdrawal was 193 billion yuan [12]. 5.2 Fund Rates - On December 12, DR001 decreased by 0.21bp to 1.275%, and DR007 increased by 1.75bp to 1.469%. Other rates also showed different changes [13][14]. 6. Bond Market Dynamics 6.1 Interest - rate Bonds - On December 12, the bond market weakened. The yield of the 10 - year treasury bond active bond 250016 rose 2.75bp to 1.8425%, and the yield of the 10 - year CDB bond active bond 250215 rose 3.35bp to 1.9165%. There were also auctions of 2 - year and 10 - year treasury bonds [15][17]. 6.2 Credit Bonds - On December 12, 5 bonds had a trading price deviation of more than 10%. "21 Vanke 02" fell more than 17%, while some bonds of Shimao and Baolong rose significantly. There were also credit - related events such as Zheng Rong being listed as a dishonest executor [17][18]. 6.3 Convertible Bonds - On December 12, the A - share market rose, and the convertible bond market also followed. The CSI Convertible Bond, Shanghai Stock Exchange Convertible Bond, and Shenzhen Stock Exchange Convertible Bond indices rose 0.35%, 0.38%, and 0.30% respectively. There were new listings, price increases and decreases of individual bonds, and various events such as proposed price adjustments and early redemptions [19][20][26]. 6.4 Overseas Bond Markets - In the US bond market on December 12, the yield of the 2 - year US Treasury remained unchanged at 3.52%, while other maturities generally rose. The 10 - year TIPS break - even inflation rate rose 1bp to 2.26%. In the European bond market, the 10 - year government bond yields of major European economies generally rose [23][27][28].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating - There is no information about the report's industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints - On December 15, the capital market remained loose, the bond market continued to adjust with greater fluctuations in ultra - long bonds, the convertible bond market followed the decline, and most convertible bond issues fell; yields of US Treasury bonds across various maturities generally declined, and yields of 10 - year government bonds in major European economies generally decreased [1]. 3. Summary of Each Section 3.1 Bond Market News - **Domestic News** - The 24th issue of Qiushi magazine published General Secretary Xi Jinping's important article "Expanding Domestic Demand is a Strategic Move", emphasizing that expanding domestic demand is crucial for economic stability and security [3]. - The CSRC will continue to deepen the comprehensive reform of investment and financing in the capital market to contribute to economic development [3]. - In November, the year - on - year actual growth of the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size was 4.8%, and the cumulative year - on - year actual growth in the first 11 months was 6.0%. The year - on - year growth of total retail sales of consumer goods in November was 1.3%, and the cumulative year - on - year growth in the first 11 months was 4.0%. From January to November 2025, the cumulative year - on - year decline of national fixed - asset investment was 2.6% [4]. - Six departments supported eligible service outsourcing enterprises to use multi - level capital markets for financing and development [4]. - The DVP settlement function for open - market repurchase of bonds by the Central Bank's Accounting Data Centralized System was launched [5]. - **International News** - New York state's manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted, but the outlook for the next six months improved significantly, and inflation pressure eased [6]. - **Commodities** - On December 15, WTI January crude oil futures fell 1.08% to $56.82 per barrel, Brent February crude oil futures fell 0.92% to $60.56 per barrel, COMEX gold futures rose 0.12% to $4333.30 per ounce, and NYMEX natural gas prices fell 1.58% to $4.036 per ounce [7]. 3.2 Capital Market - **Open - Market Operations** - On December 15, the central bank conducted 7 - day reverse repurchase operations of 130.9 billion yuan, with an operating interest rate of 1.40%. After offsetting the 122.3 billion yuan of reverse repurchases due on the same day, the net capital injection was 8.6 billion yuan [9]. - **Capital Interest Rates** - On December 15, the capital market remained loose. DR001 dropped 0.07bp to 1.274%, and DR007 dropped 2.51bp to 1.444% [10]. 3.3 Bond Market Dynamics - **Interest - Rate Bonds** - **Yield Trends of Spot Bonds**: On December 15, the bond market continued to adjust, with greater fluctuations in ultra - long bonds. The yield of the 10 - year Treasury bond active issue 250016 rose 1.65bp to 1.8590%, and the yield of the 10 - year CDB bond active issue 250215 rose 2.25bp to 1.9390% [13]. - **Bond Tendering**: Information on the tendering of three agricultural development bonds, including the term, issuance scale, winning yield, and other indicators, was provided [15]. - **Credit Bonds** - **Secondary - Market Transaction Anomalies**: On December 15, the transaction prices of 4 industrial bonds deviated by more than 10%, including significant declines in "11 Willie MTN1", "21 Vanke 02", and "21 Vanke 04", and a significant increase in "H0 Zhongnan 02" [15]. - **Credit Bond Events**: Multiple companies, such as R&F Properties, Fantasia, and Times China Holdings, announced bond - related events, including resumption of trading, debt restructuring, and cancellation of bond issuance [16][18]. - **Convertible Bonds** - **Equity and Convertible Bond Indices**: On December 15, the three major A - share indices fell, and the main convertible bond indices also declined. The convertible bond market turnover was 59.394 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.972 billion yuan from the previous trading day. Most convertible bond issues fell [18][19]. - **Convertible Bond Tracking**: Information on convertible bond issuance approvals, potential price adjustments, and non - early redemptions was announced [24]. - **Overseas Bond Markets** - **US Bond Market**: On December 15, yields of US Treasury bonds across various maturities generally declined. The 2/10 - year yield spread remained unchanged at 67bp, and the 5/30 - year yield spread widened by 1bp to 111bp. The 10 - year inflation - protected Treasury bond (TIPS) break - even inflation rate dropped 1bp to 2.25% [22][24][26]. - **European Bond Market**: On December 15, the yield of Italy's 10 - year government bond remained unchanged, while yields of 10 - year government bonds in other major European economies generally declined [27]. - **Price Changes of Chinese - Issued US - Dollar Bonds**: The daily price changes of Chinese - issued US - dollar bonds as of the close on December 15 were presented, including the top 10 gainers and losers [29].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - Last week, the bond market rebounded slightly, with the yield curve continuing to steepen. Affected by the Politburo meeting and the Central Economic Work Conference, the bond market was bullish from Monday to Thursday, but turned weak on Friday due to concerns about bond supply pressure. Overall, long - term bond yields declined, and short - term bond yields declined more than long - term ones, resulting in a wider term spread. [3] - This week, the bond market is expected to oscillate weakly. Despite the weak fundamentals shown by November's economic data, the market reaction has been dull. With factors such as year - end profit - taking by institutions, the upcoming implementation of new regulations on public fund sales, expected increase in nominal GDP growth rate, and the stock - bond ratio, market sentiment remains cautious. [3] Summary by Sections 1. Last Week's Market Review 1.1 Secondary Market - The bond market warmed up last week, with long - term bond yields declining slightly. The 10 - year Treasury bond futures main contract rose 0.09% for the whole week. The 10 - year Treasury bond yield decreased by 0.84bp and the 1 - year Treasury bond yield decreased by 1.37bp compared to the previous Friday, and the term spread continued to widen. [4] - On December 8, the bond market was weak in the morning and then recovered in the afternoon after the Politburo meeting mentioned a "moderately loose monetary policy". The 10 - year Treasury bond yield rose 0.19bp, and the 10 - year Treasury bond futures main contract rose 0.02%. [4] - On December 9, after the Politburo meeting clarified the "moderately loose" monetary policy for 2026, the bond market oscillated bullishly. The 10 - year Treasury bond yield decreased by 0.74bp, and the 10 - year Treasury bond futures main contract rose 0.12%. [4] - On December 10, the release of worse - than - expected November PPI data and loose funds continued to boost the bond market. The 10 - year Treasury bond yield rose 0.22bp, and the 10 - year Treasury bond futures main contract rose 0.06%. [4] - On December 11, the Central Economic Work Conference's statement on maintaining liquidity drove the bond market to continue to recover. The 10 - year Treasury bond yield decreased by 0.43bp, and the 10 - year Treasury bond futures main contract rose 0.09%. [4] - On December 12, concerns about bond supply pressure led to a weak bond market. The 10 - year Treasury bond yield decreased slightly by 0.08bp, and the 10 - year Treasury bond futures main contract fell 0.13%. [4][5] 1.2 Primary Market - Last week, 97 interest - rate bonds were issued, an increase of 19 compared to the previous week. The issuance volume was 12959 billion, a significant increase of 8652 billion, and the net financing was 3953 billion, an increase of 4751 billion. The issuance volume of Treasury bonds increased significantly, while that of policy - bank bonds and local bonds decreased. The net financing of all three types of bonds increased. [12] 2. Last Week's Important Events - In November, export growth rebounded unexpectedly, with a year - on - year increase of 5.9%, 7.0 percentage points faster than in October. Import growth was 1.9%, 0.9 percentage points faster than in October. [14] - The Politburo meeting on December 8 analyzed and studied the 2026 economic work, affirming the current economic situation and setting goals for next year. It is estimated that the 2025 GDP growth target will be set between 4.5% and 5.0%. [14] - In November, CPI increased by 0.7% year - on - year, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, mainly due to rising vegetable prices and international gold prices. PPI decreased by 2.2% year - on - year, with a slightly wider decline due to a higher base. [14][15] - In November, new RMB loans were 3900 billion, 1900 billion less than the same period last year, mainly due to weak domestic and external demand. New social financing was 24885 billion, 1597 billion more than the same period last year, mainly driven by increased corporate bond financing. [16] - The Central Economic Work Conference from December 10 - 11 set the tone for 2026's macro - policies, maintaining continuity and stability. It is expected that the low - price situation will ease, and there is room for macro - policies to stimulate growth. [16] 3. Real - Economy Observation - Last week, high - frequency production data showed mixed trends. Blast furnace operating rates and daily hot - metal production declined, while asphalt plant operating rates and semi - steel tire operating rates increased. [18] - From the demand side, the BDI index dropped significantly, the CCFI index rebounded slightly, and the sales area of commercial housing in 30 large and medium - sized cities rebounded slightly. [18] - In terms of prices, pork prices continued to decline slightly, and most commodity prices fell, including steel and oil, while copper prices rose. [18] 4. Last Week's Liquidity Observation - The central bank's net open - market investment last week was 47 billion. [30] - R007 and DR007 both increased, the issuance rate of joint - stock bank certificates of deposit decreased slightly, and the discount rates of national and joint - stock banks' direct bills increased. [31] - The trading volume of pledged repurchase continued to increase, and the inter - bank market leverage ratio increased significantly. [31][32]

Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50%-3.75%[9] - There is increasing internal disagreement within the Fed regarding inflation and employment risks, with 3 out of 12 officials voting against the rate cut[9] - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in January 2026 is 24.4% according to CME FedWatch[11] Economic Data - The U.S. JOLTS job openings rose to 7.67 million in October, the highest in five months, while initial jobless claims increased by 44,000, marking the largest rise since 2020[17] - The U.S. fiscal deficit decreased, with November fiscal revenue up 23.75% year-on-year, while spending decreased by 23.82%[17] - Japan's Q3 GDP was revised down from -1.8% to -2.3%, indicating a more significant economic contraction than previously expected[25] Market Trends - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose by 5 basis points to 4.19%[27] - European bond markets saw overall declines, with the 10-year UK bond yield increasing by 3.9 basis points to 4.52% and the German yield rising by 7 basis points to 2.85%[27] - The Nikkei 225 index in Japan increased by 0.68% year-to-date, reflecting a 27.43% annual growth[6]

Domestic Economic Indicators - China's November CPI increased by 0.7% year-on-year, up from 0.2% in October, with a cumulative CPI of 0.0% from January to November[3] - November PPI decreased by 2.2% year-on-year, slightly worse than the previous month's decline of 2.1%, with a cumulative PPI decline of 2.7% from January to November[3] Monetary Policy and Market Reactions - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50%-3.75%, marking the third consecutive rate cut[5] - The Fed plans to purchase $40 billion in government bonds over the next 30 days to maintain sufficient reserve supply[6] Bond Market Dynamics - The 10-year government bond yield remained stable at 1.8350%, while the 10-year policy bank bond yield fell by 1.25 basis points to 1.9035%[13] - On December 10, the central bank conducted a reverse repurchase operation of 189.8 billion yuan, resulting in a net injection of 110.5 billion yuan into the market[9] International Market Trends - U.S. Treasury yields generally declined, with the 2-year yield down 7 basis points to 3.54% and the 10-year yield down 5 basis points to 4.13%[23] - Major European economies saw a rise in 10-year government bond yields, with Germany's yield increasing by 1 basis point to 2.86%[26] Commodity Price Movements - WTI crude oil futures rose by 0.95% to $58.87, while Brent crude increased by 0.91% to $62.58[7]

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, aligning with market expectations[2] - The Fed plans to purchase $40 billion in short-term Treasury bonds starting December 12 to maintain adequate reserve levels[7] - The decision to lower rates was supported by signs of a weakening labor market, with private sector employment unexpectedly decreasing by 32,000 in November, the largest drop since March 2023[6] Group 2: Economic Projections - The Fed's dot plot indicates an expectation of one rate cut next year, with inflation projected to slow to around 2.4% by year-end[3] - GDP growth forecasts were raised, with the largest increase of 0.5 percentage points for next year, while unemployment rate expectations were slightly lowered by 0.1 percentage points for 2027[3] - Core PCE inflation is expected to remain above 2.3% in the first half of 2026, influenced by high tariffs and other economic factors[10] Group 3: Internal Disagreements - There were notable dissenting votes during the rate decision, with three members opposing the cut, reflecting internal divisions on inflation and employment risks[2] - The dot plot revealed significant divergence among committee members regarding future rate paths, indicating ongoing disagreements within the Fed[9] - The Fed's statement included new language suggesting a higher threshold for future rate cuts, indicating a cautious approach moving forward[9]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The 10-year US Treasury yield is expected to continue to rise slightly this week due to factors such as the risk of a "hawkish rate cut" by the Fed, market concerns about inflation control under a potential radical rate cut scenario, and the ongoing fermentation of the Bank of Japan's December rate hike expectation [7][8]. Summary by Directory 1. Last Week's US Treasury Yield Trend Review - In the week of December 1, 2025, the 10-year US Treasury yield increased significantly. On Monday, the Bank of Japan's clear rate hike signal and a large number of corporate bond issuances led to a 7bp increase to 4.09%. On Tuesday, it remained unchanged at 4.09%. On Wednesday, the unexpected decrease in US private sector employment in November pushed it down 3bp to 4.06%. On Thursday, factors like low initial jobless claims and a record high in US government debt led to a 6bp increase to 4.11%. On Friday, a rebound in the December Michigan consumer confidence index caused a 3bp increase to 4.14%, a 12bp increase compared to November 28 [1]. 2. Short-Term Trend Outlook - This week, the 10-year US Treasury yield may continue to rise slightly. The market has fully priced in a 25bp rate cut by the Fed in the December meeting, but the risk of a "hawkish rate cut" is high. Concerns about inflation control under a potential radical rate cut by "shadow chairman" Hassett and the Bank of Japan's rate hike expectation will also push up the yield [7][8]. 3. 10Y - 2Y Yield Spread - As of December 5, compared with November 28, all maturities of US Treasury yields except the 1-year yield increased. The 10Y - 2Y US Treasury term spread widened 3bp to 58bp [9]. 4. Sino-US Yield Spread - As of December 5, compared with November 28, the inversion of the Sino-US 10-year Treasury yield spread widened 11bp to 229bp. In the short term, the 10-year US Treasury yield will continue to rise slightly, while the 10-year Chinese Treasury yield is expected to fluctuate within a narrow range, so the deep inversion will continue [12].

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In November, the CPI increased by 0.7% year-on-year, up from 0.2% in the previous month, with a cumulative CPI of 0.0% from January to November[1] - The year-on-year CPI growth rate expanded by 0.5 percentage points, primarily due to a significant increase in vegetable prices, which rose by 14.5% year-on-year, contributing 0.49 percentage points to the CPI increase[5] - The core CPI remained at 1.2%, the highest level of the year, driven by a surge in international gold prices, which led to a 58.4% year-on-year increase in domestic gold jewelry prices[5] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The PPI decreased by 2.2% year-on-year in November, a slight increase in the decline compared to the previous month, with a cumulative PPI decline of 2.7% from January to November[1] - The PPI increased by 0.1% month-on-month, maintaining the same growth rate as the previous month, influenced by seasonal demand increases and rising prices in the coal and non-ferrous metal sectors[8] - The overall industrial product market remains weak, with a "strong supply and weak demand" situation persisting, indicating limited upward price movement for industrial goods[11]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints On December 5, the liquidity slightly tightened; the bond market fluctuated and recovered; the main indices of the convertible bond market collectively rose, and most convertible bond issues increased in price; yields on U.S. Treasuries across all maturities generally increased, and yields on 10-year government bonds of major European economies generally rose [1]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Bond Market News - **Domestic News**: On the evening of December 5, Chinese and U.S. economic and trade leaders held a video call, discussing the implementation of previous consensuses and promoting stable and positive development of Sino-U.S. economic and trade relations [3]; on December 6, China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing emphasized accelerating the creation of first-class investment banks and institutions to boost high-quality development of the capital market [4]; on December 5, the CSRC solicited public opinions on the "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Listed Companies"; the "Administrative Measures for Financial Leasing Business of Financial Leasing Companies" will be implemented from January 1, 2026; the central bank renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Macao Monetary Authority, expanding the scale to 50 billion yuan/57 billion Macao patacas [5][6]. - **International News**: U.S. economic data for September showed inflation and personal income increases, but actual personal consumption expenditures remained stagnant; the preliminary December consumer confidence index rose, and short-term inflation expectations dropped to the lowest level since January; key European economies' 10-year government bond yields generally increased [7][8][30]. - **Commodities**: On December 5, international crude oil futures prices continued to rise, with WTI January crude futures up 0.69% to $60.08 per barrel and Brent February crude futures up 0.77% to $63.75 per barrel; COMEX February gold futures closed flat at $4,243 per ounce; NYMEX natural gas prices rose 5.25% to $5.337 per ounce [9][10]. 3.2 Liquidity - **Open Market Operations**: On December 5, the central bank conducted 139.8 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations at an interest rate of 1.40%, with 303.1 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing, resulting in a net withdrawal of 161.5 billion yuan [12]. - **Funding Rates**: On December 5, the liquidity slightly tightened but remained generally loose. DR001 rose 0.06bp to 1.300%, and DR007 rose 0.04bp to 1.438% [13]. 3.3 Bond Market Dynamics - **Interest Rate Bonds**: On December 5, affected by rumors of the Politburo's mention of "dual cuts," the bond market fluctuated and recovered. Yields on 10-year government bonds and 10-year China Development Bank bonds decreased [16]. - **Credit Bonds**: On December 5, the trading prices of two industrial bonds deviated by over 10%; several companies, including Zhengyuan Real Estate and Fosun Group, faced regulatory actions due to information disclosure violations; many companies, such as Vanke and Longfor Group, announced bond-related events [18][19][22]. - **Convertible Bonds**: On December 5, the A-share market rose, and the convertible bond market followed suit. The main convertible bond indices increased, and most individual convertible bonds rose. Several companies, including Aowei Electronics, announced convertible bond-related events [21][23][27]. - **Overseas Bond Markets**: On December 5, yields on U.S. Treasuries across all maturities generally increased, and yields on 10-year government bonds of major European economies generally rose; the daily price changes of Chinese dollar bonds are provided [26][30][32].