12月债市，乍暖还寒

Group 1 - The bond market in November experienced a short-term bottoming and recovery process, with the 10-year government bond yield starting at 1.80% and ending at 1.84%, reaching a high of 1.87% in early December [2][7] - Risk appetite for the bond market decreased as the stock market entered a consolidation phase, leading to a balanced market with low volatility [2][7] - The uncertainty surrounding new fund sales regulations contributed to institutions seeking hedging strategies [2][7] Group 2 - Historical analysis of December bond market performance over the past five years shows that long-term interest rates typically decline, driven by expectations of "loose monetary policy" and year-end performance demands [15][16] - The 2025 December bond market may face challenges due to a hawkish central bank stance, limiting consensus on year-end interest rate cuts [37] - The supply of government bonds is expected to decrease in December, reducing financing pressure and stabilizing the market [34] Group 3 - Marginal changes in fundamental data, particularly inflation and credit metrics, are anticipated to impact market sentiment [38] - November CPI is expected to rise to around 0.6% due to food price increases, while PPI may stabilize around -2.0% [38][39] - Credit data indicates a potential recovery, with state-owned banks showing significantly lower net purchases compared to previous years [42] Group 4 - The bond market is expected to return to a high volatility state in mid to late December, presenting opportunities for potential gains [45] - A "barbell strategy" is recommended, focusing on stable short-term positions and value in mid-term bonds [45][46] - Long-term positions may face volatility risks, particularly with the uncertainty surrounding new redemption fee regulations [49]