Core Insights - The financial market is experiencing a marginal easing, with significant fluctuations in the 7-day funding rates and net liquidity operations by the central bank [2] - The Eurozone and Germany's economic sentiment indices have shown a decline, indicating potential economic challenges ahead [3] - Domestic financial data for September 2025 reflects weaker demand, with a notable decrease in both RMB loans and social financing [4] Group 1: Financial Market Overview - The central bank conducted a net withdrawal of 191 billion yuan on October 10, followed by a net injection of 137.8 billion yuan on October 13, indicating a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy [2] - The DR001 rate remained stable at 1.31% while DR007 increased by 3 basis points to 1.42% as of October 16 [2] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The Eurozone's ZEW economic sentiment index fell to 22.7 in October from 26.1 previously, while Germany's index decreased to 39.3 from 37.3, suggesting a decline in economic optimism [3] - The current situation index for Germany dropped to -80, worse than the expected -74.8, indicating deteriorating economic conditions [3] Group 3: Domestic Financial Data - In September 2025, RMB loans increased by 1.29 trillion yuan, down 300 billion yuan year-on-year, while social financing rose by 3.53 trillion yuan, a decrease of 229.7 billion yuan year-on-year [4] - The M1 growth rate increased to 7.2% from 6.0%, while M2 growth rate decreased to 8.4% from 8.8%, reflecting a mixed picture of liquidity and demand [4] - The bond market is expected to perform well in the fourth quarter, with a potential downward trend in bond yields due to ongoing economic pressures and a low inflation environment [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - Since October, the bond market has shown a divergence in the term structure. The ultra - long - term interest rate varieties had a lagged increase in the first week of October but a concentrated catch - up in the second week, with the market style shifting from "spreading yield spread" to "compressing yield spread" [2][6]. - The catch - up of ultra - long bonds has pushed the spread between new and old bonds to compress, and the liquidity premium may determine the subsequent compression space. The spread between new and old bonds mainly depends on the "tax valuation anchor" and "liquidity premium", and the latter may play a more important role in the future [2][11][12]. - The deep - seated reason for the strong catch - up of ultra - long bonds last week is that the yield spread between ultra - long interest rates and other term interest rates has shown cost - effectiveness, attracting both allocation and trading desks [2][15]. - The bond market may see a downward space in the fourth quarter, but the rhythm may vary at different time points. In late October, it may enter a volatile period, and from November to December, it will be determined by the game between macro - fundamentals and policy expectations, with two scenarios presented [2][3][20]. - In terms of investment strategy, it is recommended to position the portfolio duration in the medium - to - long range, select high - quality coupon assets as the bottom position, and pay attention to trading opportunities in medium - duration varieties such as secondary perpetual bonds [3][103]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 How to View the Sustainability of the 30 - year Treasury Bond Catch - up Market - **Market Performance in October**: In the first week of October, the 10 - year Treasury bond outperformed the 30 - year Treasury bond in both the spot and futures markets. In the second week, the ultra - long - end assets took over, with the 30 - year Treasury bond yield accelerating downward and the catch - up momentum of ultra - long bonds being released [2][6]. - **New and Old Bond Spread**: The catch - up of ultra - long bonds drove the spread between new and old 30 - year special Treasury bonds (2500002 and 2500006) to compress. As of October 17, the spread had narrowed by 3.05BP. The subsequent spread trend may depend more on the liquidity premium [11][12]. - **Reason for Catch - up**: The yield spread between 30 - year and other - term Treasury bonds has reached a high level, attracting both allocation and trading desks. The trading desks, mainly represented by brokers and funds, played a leading role in the catch - up market [15][17]. - **Market Outlook**: The bond market may have a downward space in the fourth quarter. In late October, it may enter a volatile period due to important events. From November to December, two scenarios are presented based on the development of Sino - US economic and trade relations [2][3][20]. 3.2 Important Matters - **Central Bank's Reverse Repurchase**: In October, the central bank carried out 6000 billion yuan of 6 - month term buy - out reverse repurchase operations, with a net injection of 4000 billion yuan for 3 - month and 6 - month term buy - out reverse repurchases [27]. - **CPI and PPI Data**: In September, CPI decreased by 0.3% year - on - year and increased by 0.1% month - on - month; PPI decreased by 2.3% year - on - year, with the decline narrowing by 0.6 percentage points, and was flat month - on - month [29]. - **Credit Data**: From January to September 2025, the cumulative increase in social financing scale was 30.09 trillion yuan, 4.42 trillion yuan more than the same period last year. RMB loans increased by 14.75 trillion yuan [32]. - **Sino - US Tariff Tension**: On October 14, the US Treasury Secretary said that the 100% tariff on China "may not happen" and the communication channels between the two countries have reopened [33]. 3.3 Money Market - **Open Market Operations and Fund Rates**: From October 13 to 17, the central bank's 7 - day reverse repurchase operations had a net injection of - 3479 billion yuan. The bank - to - bank liquidity remained loose, and the policy rate of 7 - day open - market reverse repurchase was 1.40%. As of October 17, R001, R007, DR001, and DR007 changed compared with October 11, and the interest rate centers also changed slightly [37][41]. - **Certificate of Deposit Rates and Repurchase Transactions**: In the primary market, the net financing of inter - bank certificates of deposit (NCDs) last week was 2246.60 billion yuan, and the annual issuance scale as of the 42nd week of 2025 had reached 26.88 trillion yuan. The issuance interest rates of NCDs decreased compared with the previous week. In the secondary market, the yields of NCDs of all terms showed an upward trend [43][49][52]. 3.4 Bond Market - **Primary Market**: In the second week of October, the net supply of interest - rate bonds weakened, with a net financing of 218.71 billion yuan. The issuance of ultra - long - term special Treasury bonds in 2025 ended last week. As of October 17, the cumulative net financing of national bonds in 2025 was about 5.40 trillion yuan, and that of local bonds was about 6.15 trillion yuan. The issuance scale of special refinancing bonds as of last week was 2.01 trillion yuan [55][56][63]. - **Secondary Market**: Sino - US economic and trade games led to a weakening of the equity market, and interest rates showed a downward trend, with the long - end and ultra - long - end performing better. The 10 - 1 - year term spread further compressed. The average daily turnover rates of the 10 - year Treasury bond active bond (250011) and the 10 - year CDB bond active bond (250215) increased, and the liquidity premium between the 10 - year Treasury bond active bond and the secondary - active bond decreased to 5.20BP [55][66][70]. 3.5 Institutional Behavior Tracking - **Leveraged Trading**: Last week, the leveraged trading scale returned to a high level with the relatively loose capital, with an average of about 8.04 trillion yuan. The 20 - day moving average of the daily trading volume of inter - bank pledged repurchase was 6.72 trillion yuan, a decrease of about 0.15 trillion yuan compared with the previous week [86]. - **Cash Bond Market Transactions**: State - owned banks increased their holdings of bonds, mainly focusing on Treasury bonds within 5 years and policy - financial bonds between 5 - 10 years. Rural commercial banks reduced their buying and showed a net - selling profit - taking operation. Brokers and funds, as important trading desks, increased their holdings of Treasury bonds of all terms and 5 - 10 - year policy - financial bonds. Insurance companies increased their holdings of local bonds over 10 years [78][90]. 3.6 High - Frequency Data Tracking - **Futures and Commodity Prices**: Last week, the settlement prices of rebar futures decreased by 1.69% week - on - week, wire rod futures increased by 6.55%, cathode copper futures decreased by 2.09%, the cement price index decreased by 0.22%, and the Nanhua Glass Index decreased by 9.28%. The CCFI index decreased by 4.11%, and the BDI index increased by 5.68% [98]. - **Food and Crude Oil Prices**: The wholesale price of pork decreased by 4.35% week - on - week, and the wholesale price of vegetables increased by 3.89%. The settlement prices of Brent crude oil futures and WTI crude oil futures decreased by 2.66% and 2.44% respectively [98]. - **Exchange Rate**: The central parity rate of the US dollar against the RMB last week was 7.09 [101]. 3.7 Market Outlook - **Market Trend**: The bond market may see a downward space in the fourth quarter, but the rhythm may vary at different time points. In late October, it may enter a volatile period, and from November to December, it will be determined by the game between macro - fundamentals and policy expectations, with two scenarios presented [2][3][20]. - **Investment Strategy**: It is recommended to position the portfolio duration in the medium - to - long range, select high - quality coupon assets as the bottom position, and pay attention to trading opportunities in medium - duration varieties such as secondary perpetual bonds [3][103].

Core Viewpoint - The bond market, despite facing headwinds in the third quarter, is considered a stable and relatively low-risk asset class in the long term, with the ten-year government bond ETF (511260) significantly outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index since its launch [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - Factors suppressing the bond market in the third quarter are gradually diminishing, with some positive elements beginning to emerge [1] - Economic concerns have been reignited due to tariff disruptions, and recent financial, consumption, and real estate data have been less optimistic [1] - The core factors that previously pressured the bond market have eased, including a slowdown in social financing growth and the delayed impact of anti-involution policies on CPI, which is unlikely to create further short-term negative effects on the bond market [1] Group 2: Policy Environment - The Federal Reserve has entered a rate-cutting cycle, leading to a global trend of increasing liquidity, which opens up space for China's monetary policy [1] - Observations indicate a decline in both short-term and long-term interbank funding rates, reflecting the central bank's supportive stance [1] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - After a period of adjustment, bonds have entered a relatively cost-effective allocation range, suggesting that investors should continue to pay attention to the ten-year government bond ETF (511260) [1]

Group 1: Bond Market Insights - The bond market has become increasingly important, especially in the context of rising volatility and changing correlations with stocks in the post-pandemic period [3][4][8] - There are significant opportunities in the front end and belly of the yield curve, with fixed income yields reaching around 6% [4][14] - Concerns regarding inflation and rising deficits are driving volatility in the long end of the bond market, with inflation remaining sticky above 2% [8][10][12] Group 2: Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates, with predictions of two cuts totaling 50 basis points this year, which may influence the front end of the yield curve [11][15] - Rate cuts historically lead to outperformance in equity markets, particularly when not accompanied by a recession [15][16] - The market is currently focused on the implications of potential rate cuts and their impact on inflation and growth [21][23][24] Group 3: AI and Economic Growth - AI investments are projected to significantly impact GDP growth, with a revision of intellectual property product growth from 4.6% to 12.8% for 2025 [27][29] - The ongoing AI capex is expected to reach up to $5 trillion by 2030, indicating a strong growth trajectory [29] - Active management within AI investments is becoming increasingly relevant as the market sees a dispersion in performance among AI-related stocks [38][40] Group 4: Digital Assets and Alternative Investments - There has been a notable shift in investment flows towards alternative assets, including digital assets, with a 20% allocation observed in 2025 [46][47] - Digital assets are viewed as risky but can serve as diversifiers in portfolios, particularly for US dollar risk [50][51] - The role of liquid alternatives is expected to gain importance as traditional portfolios face increased volatility [57]

Equity Market - The technology sector continues to show strong momentum, with a significant net inflow of 340 billion CNY in technology-themed ETFs in September, up from 413 billion CNY in August[18] - The total net inflow for industry and thematic ETFs reached a one-year high of 964 billion CNY in September, with notable increases in financial and real estate sectors[18] - The top net outflow was from the CSI 300 ETF, which saw a reduction of 146.46 billion CNY, as some investors sought structural opportunities near the 3900-point mark of the Shanghai Composite Index[12] Bond Market - Bond ETFs have gained popularity, with a net inflow of 921 billion CNY in September, primarily driven by the Sci-Tech bond ETFs[58] - Major banks net purchased 3302 billion CNY in interest rate bonds, while other banks showed net selling behavior[66] - Insurance companies increased their net purchases of long-term interest rate bonds to 2561 billion CNY, up from 2046 billion CNY in August[69] Commodity Market - Gold ETFs experienced a net inflow of 55.98 billion CNY in September, although this was lower than the monthly inflows seen from February to April 2025[73] - Domestic investors shifted their focus from gold to gold stocks, with gold stock ETFs seeing significant performance improvements[73] Market Sentiment - The margin trading balance increased by 1674.06 billion CNY in September, marking the highest level since 2019, indicating a sustained high risk appetite among investors[47] - Southbound trading reached a record high of 1726.53 billion CNY in September, with Alibaba contributing significantly to the net purchases in the retail sector[53]

Group 1: Open Market Operations - The central bank conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation on October 16, with a fixed rate of 1.40%, totaling 236 billion yuan, with the same amount being the winning bid [1] - On the same day, 612 billion yuan in reverse repos matured, resulting in a net withdrawal of 376 billion yuan [1] Group 2: Liquidity Conditions - Despite the central bank's net withdrawal in the open market, the interbank market remains liquid, with overnight repo rates around 1.31% [3] - The central bank has conducted two buyout reverse repurchase operations in October, indicating a proactive liquidity management stance [3] Group 3: Interbank Certificates of Deposit - The latest transaction rate for one-year interbank certificates of deposit is approximately 1.67%, showing a slight increase from the previous day [7] Group 4: Government Bond Futures - The 30-year main contract rose by 0.42%, while the 10-year main contract increased by 0.06%. The 5-year and 2-year main contracts both saw a slight decline of 0.01% [12] Group 5: Economic and Trade Relations - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed openness to equal consultations with the U.S. regarding trade talks, emphasizing mutual respect [13] - The U.S. is considering extending the suspension of tariffs on China in exchange for delaying rare earth export controls, with China reiterating its stance on unilateral sanctions [13] Group 6: Real Estate Market Trends - As of the end of September, the number of auctioned properties in the national judicial auction market decreased by approximately 4.9% year-on-year, with total transaction amounts dropping by about 21.3% compared to the previous year [13]

Core Viewpoint - The "14th Five-Year Plan" outlines a clear strategy for expanding China's bond market, which has achieved significant growth in scale, product innovation, risk control, and international connectivity, positioning it as a cornerstone for building a financial powerhouse and promoting high-quality economic development [1][2][4]. Group 1: Market Scale and Growth - As of August 2025, the total custody balance of China's bond market exceeded 192 trillion yuan, representing a growth of over 60% compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," with a single-year issuance scale of 79.62 trillion yuan in 2024 [2][3]. - The bond market has become the second largest in the world, with a robust framework supporting its expansion [1][2]. Group 2: Product Innovation - Continuous product innovation has led to the introduction of specialized financial tools targeting sectors like artificial intelligence and renewable energy, enhancing the market's ability to meet diverse financing needs [1][2][8]. - The launch of the "Technology Board" in May 2025 specifically caters to financing needs in semiconductor and biomedicine sectors, while public REITs have expanded to cover various asset types, unlocking over 100 billion yuan in existing assets [2][8]. Group 3: Risk Control - The bond market has maintained a low default rate of around 1%, supported by a market-oriented and legal framework for default resolution [3][4]. - By June 2025, over 60% of local government financing platforms had exited, effectively mitigating systemic financial risks [3][4]. Group 4: International Connectivity - By August 2025, 1,170 foreign institutions from 80 countries and regions had entered the market, holding approximately 4 trillion yuan in bonds, marking a nearly fourfold increase since the launch of the "Bond Connect" [3][4]. - China's bonds have been included in major international indices, enhancing their global appeal and positioning [3][4]. Group 5: Future Directions - The bond market is expected to focus on product innovation, risk control, and deepening international openness to support economic transformation and enhance financial competitiveness [8]. - There is a need to optimize the bond product structure, develop high-yield bond markets, and improve risk management tools to better serve diverse financing demands [8][9].

Group 1: Financial Data Overview - In September, the new social financing (社融) amounted to 3.5 trillion RMB, with a growth rate of 8.7%, slightly down from the previous value of 8.8%[3] - New RMB loans totaled 1.29 trillion RMB, reflecting a growth rate of 6.6%, down from 6.8% previously[3] - M2 growth rate was 8.4%, a decrease from 8.8% in the prior month, while M1 growth rate increased to 7.2% from 6%[3] Group 2: Structural Insights - The decline in social financing was primarily influenced by credit and government bonds, with "non-standard" financing and direct corporate financing contributing positively[3] - New corporate loans were approximately 1.6 trillion RMB, down by about 3.7 billion RMB year-on-year, while government bonds decreased by 3.5 billion RMB[3] - The increase in "non-standard" financing was about 3.6 billion RMB, up by approximately 1.87 billion RMB year-on-year[3] Group 3: Deposit and Monetary Supply Trends - New RMB deposits reached 2.2 trillion RMB, down by 1.53 trillion RMB year-on-year, with household deposits increasing by 760 billion RMB[3] - The broad money supply (M2) growth rate declined by 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month, indicating a continued trend of capital activation[3] - The M1-M2 spread continues to widen, suggesting ongoing liquidity in the market[3] Group 4: Market Outlook and Risks - The current trend indicates a shift towards a favorable environment for interest rate declines, supported by a loose monetary policy from the central bank[3] - Risks include potential unexpected declines in the overseas economy and macroeconomic policies exceeding expectations[5]

Group 1: Bond Market Outlook - The bond market has shifted from pessimistic liquidity expectations to improved economic outlooks, influenced by tariff impacts and risk preference changes [3][11] - The strategy for Q4 2025 focuses on short-term certainty while continuing to control duration, with expectations for 10-year government bond yields to range between 1.75% and 1.90% [11] - The market is facing challenges from mid-term logic shifts and potential changes in risk preferences, suggesting a cautious approach to long-term bonds [11] Group 2: TOP TOY and the Trend of the Toy Industry - TOP TOY, a brand under Miniso, has shown strong growth since its establishment in 2020, with a complete ecosystem from IP incubation to multi-channel sales [4][12] - The Chinese toy industry is experiencing rapid growth, with retail sales expected to rise from 207 billion yuan in 2019 to 587 billion yuan by 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 23.2% [12][4] - The company has a diverse IP matrix, with 17 self-owned IPs and over 600 licensed IPs, enhancing its competitive edge in the market [12][13] Group 3: Coal Industry Performance - Domestic coal production increased by 2.8% year-on-year, while coal imports decreased by 11.1%, indicating a tightening supply [14][15] - The average price of thermal coal in Q3 2025 showed a recovery, with expectations for further performance improvement in Q4 [15][14] - Key companies in the coal sector are projected to report varying earnings, with some exceeding expectations due to stable pricing and production increases [15][14] Group 4: Public Utilities Sector - The hydropower sector is expected to recover due to improved rainfall conditions, while thermal power profitability is anticipated to remain strong despite fluctuating coal prices [25][24] - Nuclear power generation is on the rise, with new units expected to contribute significantly to output growth [25][24] - The gas sector is witnessing a gradual recovery in consumption, supported by lower costs and improved pricing strategies [25][24]

Export Performance - In September, China's export growth rate in USD terms was 8.3%, an increase of 3.9 percentage points from August[4] - Exports to the US decreased by 27%, but this was a recovery of 6.1 percentage points from the previous month[4] - The overall export performance was supported by strong growth in categories such as clothing, furniture, and electromechanical products[4] Economic Outlook - The report anticipates that export growth will remain high in Q4, driven by strong demand in the trade sector and a stable macroeconomic environment[5] - The weak performance of domestic demand may continue, limiting the upward trend in import growth despite a 7.4% year-on-year increase in imports in September[6] Tariff Impact - The recent tariff escalations are expected to have a limited impact on domestic asset prices, as market reactions have become more muted over time[10] - Historical patterns suggest that high tariffs are unlikely to be fully implemented, reducing the potential long-term impact on the economy[10] - Internal factors, such as fiscal policy and manufacturing sector trends, are likely to have a more significant influence on the A-share market than external tariff pressures[11] Market Sentiment - Following the tariff announcements, market sentiment initially declined, but investors have largely priced in the potential impacts, leading to a recovery in risk appetite[10] - The report suggests that the likelihood of a US economic recession is low, which may support continued strength in US equities despite tariff concerns[17]