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Market Overview - Since mid-July, the bond market has faced significant pressure due to a sharp rise in long-term yields, with 10-year and 30-year government bond yields increasing by 12bp and 25bp respectively from July 15 to August 22[22]. - The traditional pricing framework for bonds has failed, as all three factors—funding, fundamentals, and policy—support a decline in interest rates, yet the market is driven by a single variable: risk appetite[22]. Stock Market Dynamics - The stock market has maintained a strong upward trend, with the rolling 3M Calmar ratio for the Shanghai Composite Index and the Wind All A Shares Index remaining above 4.0 since July, a level not seen during the previous "924" rally[23]. - Two potential scenarios for the stock market are identified: a rapid rise supported by capital inflows or a period of volatility as investors take profits ahead of the September 3 military parade[26]. Institutional Behavior and Bond Market Outlook - Institutional behavior indicates that bond yields may have reached a preliminary value proposition, with net selling by funds decreasing from CNY 3.587 billion in late July to CNY 2.028 billion in mid-August[29]. - The expectation of interest rate cuts is bolstered by dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, which has alleviated concerns about a rate hike in September[32]. Liquidity and Monetary Policy - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has maintained a supportive stance, with timely reverse repos and MLF net injections, suggesting that liquidity conditions are unlikely to reverse sharply in the short term[33]. - The bond market is expected to stabilize as liquidity improves, with September likely seeing a return to lower funding rates[33]. Investment Strategy - A "barbell" strategy is recommended for bond investments, focusing on long-term government bonds and those with a duration of 3.0-3.5 years to balance risk and return[34]. - Institutions have adjusted their duration, with the average duration of bond funds decreasing to 4.47 years as of August 22, down 0.28 years from early August[34].