债券市场观察（2025年7月）

Core Viewpoint - The bond market experienced significant fluctuations in July, influenced by various factors including stock market performance, liquidity conditions, and economic data releases [3][4][5]. Economic Data - In the first half of 2023, China's GDP reached 660,536 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3%. The first quarter grew by 5.4%, while the second quarter saw a growth of 5.2% [3]. - The industrial added value in June increased by 6.8% year-on-year, surpassing the expected 5.5% [3]. - Fixed asset investment in the first half of the year totaled 248,654 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 2.8%, while private fixed asset investment declined by 0.6% [3]. - Retail sales in June amounted to 42,287 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.8% [3]. Policy Developments - The political bureau meeting did not introduce new economic stimulus policies, focusing instead on implementing existing policies [4]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced plans to stabilize growth in ten key industries, including steel and non-ferrous metals [4]. - The recent establishment of the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project, with an investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, raised concerns about its impact on the economy and potential new infrastructure policies [4]. Market Conditions - The bond market saw a general upward trend in yields, with the 10Y government bond yield rising by 10 basis points to 1.75% during July [3]. - The central bank maintained a supportive stance on liquidity, with the funding rates decreasing initially but tightening towards the middle of the month due to tax periods [5]. - The yield curve for government bonds showed an increase, with the 10Y yield rising by 5.75 basis points to 1.7044% by the end of July [7]. International Relations - The postponement of US-China tariff negotiations and the easing of export restrictions from the US on certain products to China were seen as positive developments for bilateral trade relations [6][7]. - The third round of US-China economic talks resulted in an agreement to extend certain tariffs for an additional 90 days, aligning with market expectations [7].