稳中待变:美联储降息延后下中久期配置正当时
GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-01-21 05:15

Group 1 - The report indicates that the U.S. labor market remains resilient, with initial jobless claims reported at 198,000, significantly lower than the expected 215,000, leading to a delay in interest rate cuts from April to June [7][8] - The report forecasts a 30.2% increase in net corporate bond issuance for 2026, driven primarily by AI infrastructure capital expenditures and merger financing needs [7][8] - The report highlights that the U.S. Treasury yield curve has shifted upward, with the 10-year yield closing at 4.23%, reflecting market adjustments to employment data and interest rate expectations [9][10] Group 2 - The report notes that credit spreads have narrowed significantly, with high-yield bonds and investment-grade bonds both seeing a reduction of 8.8 basis points, indicating strong demand for credit assets [12][36] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on 3-7 year maturity bonds to balance yield and volatility, suggesting a shift towards investment-grade bonds and high-quality financial debt [42] - The report mentions that the offshore RMB bond market has seen a widening of the yield spread to 14.33 basis points, reflecting a potential tightening of liquidity and adjustments in pricing logic for long-term RMB assets [17][30]