PAB(SZ:000001) Ping An Securities·2025-10-21 10:28Market Review - US Treasury yields declined overall in Q3, with fluctuations in the yield curve. The decline was driven by weaker non-farm data and the emergence of rate cut expectations, with yields dropping from around 4.4%-4.5% to approximately 4.25% [7][9]. - High-yield Chinese dollar bonds underperformed investment-grade bonds but performed better than US Treasuries, influenced by debt restructuring among real estate companies [9][11]. Interest Rate Strategy - Increased volatility is expected, with stronger certainty in the short end. The government shutdown in October led to minimal disruption in the bond market, maintaining a low volatility environment. However, potential negative factors such as government reopening and tariff negotiations could increase volatility in November [38][39]. - The unemployment rate data in November may be technically affected by the government shutdown, potentially leading to an increase [42][43]. Currency Outlook - The US dollar index is expected to maintain a strong oscillation, projected to range between 95-105 points. External factors are not anticipated to exert significant pressure on the dollar index, which may follow domestic rate cut expectations [46][47]. - The fiscal expansion in Germany is expected to begin in Q4, while France faces a fiscal deadlock and the UK has a fiscal gap to address, which may hinder overall fiscal expansion in Europe [48][53]. Dollar Bond Strategy - Credit spreads are expected to rise initially and then decline, with a recommendation to buy on highs. Focus should be on sectors like brokerages and state-owned enterprises that have shown resilience during tariff shocks [58][69]. - The recent increase in supply of Chinese real estate bonds is attributed to debt restructuring efforts by some developers [62]. Employment and Inflation - Consumer spending in the US showed recovery in Q3, outperforming Q2, with steady growth in service and non-durable goods consumption [18][19]. - Inflationary pressures are anticipated to increase in the coming months, driven by tariff impacts on core goods prices [23][24]. Investment Strategy - The report suggests a focus on stable sectors such as essential consumer goods and brokerages, which have demonstrated resilience during market fluctuations [64][69]. - The strategy emphasizes flexibility in adjusting credit bond investments based on tariff developments, with a recommendation to buy on highs [70].