流动性观察第 112 期：7月流动性：自发宽松

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the banking industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 15% over the next 6-12 months compared to the market benchmark index [1]. Core Insights - The liquidity environment in July is characterized by self-driven easing, with market liquidity expected to remain stable despite potential fluctuations at month-end due to stock and bond market interactions [4]. - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has shifted its monetary policy stance to a more flexible approach, indicating a reduced necessity for further monetary easing in the short term [4]. - The banking sector is facing challenges in balancing volume, price, and risk due to insufficient demand, leading to a decline in net interest margins [5]. - The likelihood of restarting government bond purchases in the short term is low, as the current liquidity conditions do not necessitate such actions [6]. - New structural monetary policy tools are being introduced to support sectors like technology innovation and consumption, which may enhance demand in the banking sector [7][8]. Summary by Sections Monetary Policy and Liquidity - The PBOC's recent meetings suggest a cautious approach to monetary policy, with a focus on utilizing existing policies effectively rather than introducing new easing measures [4]. - The liquidity situation is expected to remain stable in July, with a decrease in government bond supply and reduced reserve requirement pressures benefiting the funding environment [17]. Banking Sector Performance - The banking sector's net interest margin has reached historical lows, with state-owned banks showing particularly low margins, which continues to impact revenue and profitability [5]. - The demand for loans is expected to remain subdued, with banks needing to focus on both demand recovery and cost control to stabilize operations [5]. Government Bond Market - The report anticipates a net financing of approximately 1.1-1.2 trillion yuan in government bonds for July, with a peak in supply expected in August and September [6]. - The current yield curve for government bonds is considered favorable, reducing the urgency for the PBOC to initiate bond purchases [6]. Policy Tools and Investment - The introduction of new policy tools aims to stimulate investment in infrastructure and other key areas, potentially leading to increased credit expansion in the banking sector [7][8]. - Historical data indicates that previous rounds of policy-driven credit expansion have effectively boosted infrastructure investment, suggesting a similar outcome may occur with the new tools [7][8].