4月，蓄势待发

Group 1: Market Overview - In March, the bond market faced significant challenges, with the 10-year government bond yield starting at 1.70% and closing at 1.80%, peaking at 1.90% during the month[1] - The bond market experienced a "dramatic adjustment" followed by a "gradual recovery" after March 17, when the central bank's attitude softened, leading to a recovery in long-term interest rates[1] - The seasonal easing of liquidity in April is expected to be a key driver for the bond market, with historical data showing a decrease in funding rates in April compared to March[2] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The central bank has a history of implementing reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts in April, with reductions of 0.25 percentage points in April 2022 and March 2023, and a potential cut of 0.50 percentage points in February 2024[2] - April typically sees a significant tax payment period, with monthly tax payments exceeding CNY 1.5 trillion, which could create liquidity fluctuations[2] - The net issuance of government bonds in April is historically low, averaging CNY 639 billion for national bonds and CNY 2.13 trillion for local bonds, indicating minimal disruption to liquidity[2] Group 3: Risk Factors - The imposition of tariffs by the U.S. on April 2 may increase global market risk aversion, potentially pushing bond yields down and impacting equity markets[3] - High-frequency data suggests that March exports did not show significant improvement, with container shipping rates declining by 11.1% compared to February, indicating weakening export demand[3] - If export data shows a significant slowdown, it may trigger policy responses, including potential RRR cuts and accelerated government bond issuance[3] Group 4: Investment Strategies - Non-bank institutions are expected to regain pricing power in the bond market as the market stabilizes in Q2, with funds likely to increase their bond allocations[4] - The insurance sector is anticipated to enhance its bond allocation in April, particularly favoring long-term local bonds, which may see a return to average spreads with government bonds[4] - The strategy for April should focus on higher spread protection durations to mitigate market volatility during uncertain periods[4]