流动性跟踪：资金面又到关键时点

Group 1: Liquidity Overview - The liquidity environment has shown unexpected convergence due to multiple cash return pressures, with significant fluctuations observed from May 12-16, 2025[1] - Initial phase saw a continuation of loose liquidity with rates declining, while the latter phase faced multiple cash return pressures leading to a marginal tightening[1] - On May 16, overnight rates surged by over 20 basis points, with R001 and DR001 rising to 1.65% and 1.63% respectively[1][11] Group 2: Market Outlook - The likelihood of a return to the tight liquidity conditions of Q1 2025 is low, with a stable rate around 1.5% expected before the central bank resumes bond purchases[2] - The fundamental economic conditions do not support restrictive policies, as the central bank aims to stabilize economic growth and social stability[2] - Since mid-April, the external constraints on monetary policy from exchange rates have weakened, allowing for more flexibility[2] Group 3: Open Market Operations - From May 12-16, the central bank conducted a net cash withdrawal of CNY 475.1 billion, with reverse repos totaling CNY 486 billion and MLF maturities of CNY 125 billion[3] - Upcoming reverse repos maturing from May 19-23 amount to CNY 486 billion, with additional treasury deposits planned[3] Group 4: Government Bonds and Bills - The net payment pressure for government bonds has decreased to CNY 397.9 billion, down from CNY 715.8 billion the previous week[5][31] - The planned issuance of government bonds from May 19-23 is CNY 764.5 billion, slightly lower than the previous week's CNY 787.7 billion[5][31] Group 5: Interbank Certificates of Deposit - The weighted issuance rate for interbank certificates of deposit fell significantly to 1.64%, a decrease of 6 basis points from the previous week[6] - The upcoming maturity of interbank certificates of deposit is CNY 746 billion, an increase from CNY 593.9 billion the prior week, indicating rising maturity pressure[6][51]