债市策略思考：7月货币政策和流动性展望

Core Insights - Since March, the central bank has actively responded to short-term situations, implementing precise measures to maintain a balanced and loose liquidity environment. Although the probability of further rate cuts or reserve requirement ratio reductions in the short term is low, the central bank is expected to utilize appropriate tools if necessary to ensure stable liquidity. The bond market is likely to return to an upward trend, and investors are encouraged to seize the buying opportunity in July and August [1][5][24]. July Monetary Policy and Liquidity Outlook - July is a significant month for tax payments, which will increase liquidity disturbances [15]. - Approximately 2.8 trillion yuan of certificates of deposit will mature in July, primarily consisting of one-year and three-month maturities. In the context of a slowing deposit absorption pace, banks are likely to have strong motivation to replenish the certificate of deposit gap [17]. - The issuance scale of government bonds in July is slightly lower than in June, with net financing around 1.4 trillion yuan. Additionally, nearly 200 billion yuan of special refinancing bonds have yet to be issued [20]. - There will be 1.2 trillion yuan of reverse repos and 300 billion yuan of Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) maturing in July, with the scale being higher than in June. Investors are closely watching whether the central bank will initiate bond buying and change the announcement method [22]. Central Bank Operations - The central bank has been actively addressing different monthly demands since March, maintaining a balanced and loose liquidity stance. The policy toolbox has become "multi-term and flexible," allowing for timely decisions based on market needs [11][22]. - The market is currently focused on whether the central bank will restart bond buying. This ongoing speculation has influenced market trends, with investors closely monitoring indicators that reflect market liquidity and central bank intentions [24].