跨境流动性跟踪20260322：净结汇支撑M2增长已至阶段性高点

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Buy" as of March 22, 2026, consistent with the previous rating [4]. Core Insights - The report highlights that net settlement remains at a high level, with cross-border capital inflow significantly supplementing M2 and base currency [12]. - In February, the arbitrage trading return rate declined rapidly, with the US dollar and RMB showing a strong dual performance. The US dollar index rose by 0.54%, influenced by reduced interest rate expectations and increased demand for safe-haven assets due to geopolitical tensions [13]. - The report indicates that the net cross-border capital inflow in February remained high, with a surplus of 247.3 billion yuan in bank customer foreign exchange payments, a year-on-year increase of 39.1 billion yuan [14]. - The willingness to settle in RMB has significantly increased, with net settlement in February reaching 383.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 431.1 billion yuan [34]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Current Observation - The report discusses the February data on bank settlement and foreign exchange payments, noting that net settlement remains high and cross-border inflows are providing significant support to M2 and base currency [12]. Section 2: Arbitrage Trading Returns - The arbitrage trading return rate has decreased, with the RMB appreciating against the US dollar by 1.34% in February, driven by strong export performance and overall increased willingness to settle [13][14]. Section 3: SDR Major Economies Tracking - The report includes tracking of major economies, noting a slight seasonal increase in unemployment rates in China and the US, and a marginal appreciation of the Japanese yen against the offshore RMB [8]. Section 4: Historical Data - Historical data on bank foreign exchange payments and settlements is provided, showing trends in surplus and deficits across various categories, including goods and services [17][35].