Group 1: Money Market Overview - The average daily trading volume and balance in the money market increased in April, with a significant decline in major repo rates and a rebound in the net lending balance of large commercial banks [2][4][5] - The total trading volume in the money market reached 143.1 trillion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 9.4%, with an average daily transaction of 6.5 trillion yuan, up 4.4% month-on-month [2][3] - The average daily balance in the money market rose to 11.6 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.8% month-on-month, while the net lending balance of large commercial banks increased by 18.4% [5][6] Group 2: Bond Market Dynamics - The total bond issuance in April was 4.96 trillion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 7.8% and a year-on-year increase of 23%, while net financing decreased by 7.9% month-on-month [8] - The trading volume of bonds decreased, with a total of 33 trillion yuan in transactions, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 12.6% [9][10] - Bond yields experienced a downward trend followed by a period of stability, with the 10-year government bond yield fluctuating between 1.62% and 1.81% [11] Group 3: Interest Rate Swap Market - The interest rate swap curve shifted downward overall, with significant decreases in swap rates for various maturities [12][13] - The average daily transaction volume in the interest rate swap market decreased, with a total nominal principal of 3.6 trillion yuan, reflecting a 14.6% month-on-month decline [13]

Core Insights - The secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) reached 4.26% on May 21, marking the lowest level since December 2022, down from 4.27% the previous day [1] - The narrowing spread between SOFR and the Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) rate to just 1 basis point indicates ample front-end funding due to U.S. Treasury payments and government-supported corporate cash inflows [1] - The repo market is experiencing a notable softening, particularly at this time of the month, as highlighted by Oxford Economics analyst John Canavan [1] Summary by Category SOFR and RRP Rates - SOFR reported at 4.26%, down from 4.27% [1] - The spread between SOFR and RRP rate narrowed to 1 basis point, the tightest since November 20, 2024 [1] Repo Market Dynamics - Overnight GC repo rates initially reported at 4.30%, 4.29%, and 4.28%, with bid-ask spreads of 4.28%-4.27% [1] - The effective federal funds rate remained unchanged at 4.33% [1]