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HUAXI Securities·2025-05-12 03:11

Monetary Policy and Market Response - The recent interest rate cuts were lower than market expectations, with the policy rate reduced by 50 basis points, leading to a mixed response in the bond market[1][22]. - Following the cuts, overnight funding rates fell to around 1.5%, while the yields on long-term bonds like the 10-year and 30-year government bonds increased slightly to 1.63% and 1.88%, respectively[11][22]. - The central bank's focus remains on structural policies to stabilize market expectations, despite the easing of monetary policy[1][21]. Trade Relations and Economic Indicators - The U.S.-China tariff situation is expected to gradually ease, but the timeline and extent of this easing remain uncertain, with current tariffs at 145% potentially reducing to a negotiable level[3][23]. - April's export data showed a significant year-on-year increase of 8.1%, surpassing market expectations of 1.9%, indicating a potential "export rush" rather than genuine demand recovery[24][26]. - Domestic demand remains weak, contributing to a decline in industrial product prices, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) showing a year-on-year decrease of 2.7%[24][26]. Investment Strategy and Market Outlook - The bond market is currently in a waiting phase, with a preference for high-cost performance products amidst a backdrop of loose funding conditions and declining interest rates[5][27]. - Short-term bonds are expected to have more room for appreciation, while the 30-year bonds are viewed as relatively safe investments due to their current yield levels around 1.90%[5][33]. - The upcoming financial data release is critical for assessing domestic demand, with expectations for new loans around 764.4 billion yuan, similar to last year's low point[24][26].