Core Insights - Bloomberg is the first global index provider to include Chinese bonds in mainstream global indices, offering a unique perspective on the Chinese bond market through its flagship Bloomberg China Fixed Income Index series [3][5]. Group 1: August Performance Overview - In August, the Bloomberg China Aggregate Index recorded a return of -0.31%, with a year-to-date return of 0.42%. The 30-day volatility increased during this period [5][7]. - The China Treasury and Policy Banks Index also saw a return of -0.34% in August [5][7]. - The China USD Credit (Kungfu) Index, which measures Chinese credit bonds denominated in USD, achieved a return of 1.15% in August, bringing its year-to-date return to 5.76% [5][7]. Group 2: Key Indices Performance - The China Treasury Index recorded a return of -0.41% in August, with a year-to-date return of 0.28% [7]. - The Corporate Index had a return of 0.07% in August, with a year-to-date return of 1.17% [7]. - The 10+ Year Maturity Index experienced a significant decline, with a return of -1.55% in August and -0.06% year-to-date [7]. Group 3: Economic and Market Outlook - The yield on China's 10-year government bonds has rebounded from a historical low of 1.59% earlier this year, currently supported above 1.7%. Factors contributing to this upward trend include an extended "truce" in US-China trade until early November and the resumption of VAT on interest income from newly issued government and financial institution bonds [13]. - The US Treasury yields continue to dominate the total return of the China USD bond market indices, with market sentiment shifting towards concerns over potential economic deterioration in the US, outweighing inflation risks from tariffs [13]. - The option-adjusted spread (OAS) of Chinese high-yield bonds relative to investment-grade bonds is nearing historical lows, indicating a potential market shift [13].
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彭博Bloomberg·2025-09-19 08:06