9月利率策略展望：债券研究

Group 1 - The bond market experienced a volatile upward trend in August, with the yield curve steepening further. The market's high expectations for "anti-involution" policies were adjusted after the Politburo meeting at the end of July, combined with a weak fundamental backdrop [1][11] - In August, the 10-year government bond yield rose to 1.84%, an increase of 13.4 basis points from the end of July. The yields for 10-year policy bank bonds and other government-related bonds also saw similar increases [11][12] Group 2 - The significant rise in the stock market over the past two months has exerted pressure on the bond market, but this effect is expected to weaken in September. The continuous decrease in non-bank positions and the increase in allocation by institutional investors will gradually reduce the stock market's suppression of the bond market [2][15] - The manufacturing PMI for August was reported at 49.4%, remaining below the threshold, indicating a weak economic environment. The relative value of bonds has improved significantly from a fundamental perspective, suggesting that if the stock market continues to rise, the adjustment space for current interest rates is limited [2][15] Group 3 - Industrial product prices have been declining, and market expectations for "anti-involution" policies are returning to fundamentals, which may ease pressure on the bond market. The South China Industrial Products Index fell from a high of 3824 points on July 25 to 3602 points by September 3, reflecting a decrease in aggressive buying sentiment [3][19] - The bond market may revert to fundamental pricing as the weak recovery in the economy continues. The manufacturing PMI remains below the threshold, and various investment growth rates have significantly declined, indicating a weak demand environment [4][20] Group 4 - The liquidity in the market is expected to remain loose, with a decrease in fiscal deposits likely to supplement market liquidity. As of August 31, the net financing progress for government bonds was 69.4%, and for local bonds, it was 74.7%. If no new fiscal budget is introduced, the subsequent bond supply will decrease year-on-year [5][26] - The central bank has increased its support for the liquidity environment since 2025, which is expected to limit liquidity shocks at the end of the quarter. The average R007 rate at the end of June only increased by 2 basis points compared to May, indicating a stable liquidity environment [5][26] Group 5 - The bond market's earlier excessive gains have been gradually digested, and the yield curve is expected to normalize. The significant widening of the yield spread between 10-year and 1-year bonds has improved the relative value of long-term bonds [6][39] - The bond market is anticipated to gradually recover in September, with a recommendation for a barbell strategy to increase allocations. The adjustment limits for 10-year and 30-year government bonds are projected to be around 1.8% and 2.1%, respectively [7][43]