Report Industry Investment Rating - The report is bullish on the bond market, predicting that the yield of the 10Y Treasury bond will fluctuate between 1.6% - 1.8% in the second half of 2025 and may gradually return to around 1.65%, and the 5Y national stock secondary will fall below 1.9%. It is also bullish on long - duration sinking urban investment and capital bonds, urban investment dim sum bonds and US dollar bonds, and strongly recommends perpetual bonds of Minsheng, Bohai, and Hengfeng Banks, and pays attention to capital bond opportunities of Tianjin Bank, Beibu Gulf Bank, and China Property Insurance [2]. Report's Core View - In July 2025, credit demand was weak, with a rare negative growth in new loans. The growth rates of M2 and M1 both rebounded. Social financing increased year - on - year, but its growth rate may have reached a phased peak. The report is bullish on the bond market [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Content Credit Situation - In July, new loans were - 500 million yuan, a rare negative growth, indicating weak credit demand. The near - zero interest rate of 1 - month term transfer discount at the end of July reflected poor credit delivery. The reduction of time deposit rates in May may increase the pressure of early mortgage repayment. Individual loans decreased by 48.93 billion yuan, including a decrease of 38.27 billion yuan in short - term individual loans and 11 billion yuan in medium - and long - term individual loans. Corporate short - term loans decreased by 55 billion yuan, corporate medium - and long - term loans decreased by 26 billion yuan, and bill financing increased by 87.11 billion yuan. Credit demand may be weak in the long term due to low capacity utilization in manufacturing, weak real estate investment, and limited infrastructure investment space [2]. M2 and M1 Situation - Since January 2025, the central bank has adopted a new M1 caliber, which further includes personal current deposits and customer reserves of non - bank payment institutions on the basis of the previous M1. As of the end of July 2025, the balance of the new - caliber M1 reached 111.06 trillion yuan. The new - caliber M1 growth rate in July was 5.6%, a 1 - percentage - point increase from the end of the previous month, related to the stock market recovery and a low year - on - year base. The M2 growth rate in July was 8.8%, a 0.5 - percentage - point increase from the previous month [2]. Social Financing Situation - In July, the social financing increment was 1.16 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.39 trillion yuan, mainly from the net financing of government bonds and corporate bonds. The increment of RMB loans to the real economy was - 42.63 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 34.55 billion yuan; undiscounted bank acceptance bills were - 16.38 billion yuan; corporate bond net financing was + 27.91 billion yuan; government bond net financing was 1.24 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.56 trillion yuan. The social financing growth rate at the end of July was 9.0%, a 0.1 - percentage - point increase from the end of the previous month and a 1 - percentage - point increase from the beginning of the year. It is expected that in 2025, new loans will be similar year - on - year, government bond net financing will increase significantly year - on - year, social financing will increase significantly year - on - year, the social financing growth rate may rise first and then fall, and may reach about 8.2% at the end of the year. Due to the misalignment of government bond issuance rhythms, the social financing growth rate may have reached a phased peak in July and may decline in the next few months [2]. Bond Market Outlook - The financial data in July reflected weak financing demand in the real economy. The recent bond market correction was mainly due to the non - bank sentiment fluctuations caused by the strong stock market, rather than changes in the economic fundamentals. In 2025, the bond market lacks a trending market and requires correct band operations. The report predicts that the yield of the 10Y Treasury bond will fluctuate between 1.6% - 1.8% in the second half of the year, and currently, with the central bank's continuous easing, it is fully bullish on the bond market [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the financial data for July 2025 shows an upward trend in social financing due to a low base and accelerated government bond issuance [1] - The article highlights that the Politburo meeting in July called for "accelerating the issuance and use of government bonds," suggesting that the issuance of special bonds in the third quarter may maintain a rapid pace [1] - It notes that under the central bank's criteria, credit data experienced a seasonal decline, with corporate financing demand not showing significant improvement [1] Group 2 - The article mentions that M1 and M2 growth rates have both rebounded, with last year's regulatory halt on manual interest compensation leading to a significant decline in corporate demand deposits [1] - It suggests that the low base effect will continue to support the increase in M1 growth in July, and future base effects are expected to provide ongoing support [1] - The potential impact of personal consumption loans and service industry loan interest subsidy policies is highlighted, which may work in conjunction with previous measures to boost credit from both supply and demand sides [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the growth rate of social financing (社融) in July continues to rise due to a low base and accelerated issuance of government bonds, with expectations for a sustained rapid pace of special bond issuance in the third quarter [1] - The article notes that the seasonal decline in credit data from the central bank is observed, with corporate financing demand not showing significant improvement, leading to a larger decline in July due to the substitution effect from the increase in short-term loans at the end of June [1] - It is anticipated that personal consumption loans and service industry loan interest subsidy policies will work in conjunction with previous measures to boost credit from both demand and supply sides [1] Group 2 - The growth rates of M1 and M2 deposits have both rebounded, with the low base effect from last year supporting the increase in M1 growth in July [1] - The article highlights that the overall decline in household loans follows a concentrated increase at the end of the first half of the year, with real estate sales data confirming this trend [1] - The expectation is that the base effect will continue to provide support for M1 growth in the future [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights several new phenomena in credit and financial data for July, indicating a trend of private deleveraging and government leveraging in the second half of the financial cycle, influenced by seasonal factors [2][4]. Group 1: Credit and Financial Data Trends - Social financing (社融) continued to accelerate while credit remained weak, with new social financing reaching 1.16 trillion yuan, an increase of 389.3 billion yuan year-on-year, and a slight rise in growth rate from 8.9% in June to 9.0% in July [4]. - New credit in July was -50 billion yuan, showing a significant change compared to June, reflecting seasonal loan issuance patterns and local debt replacement impacts [4][5]. - Despite weak credit data, loan interest rates remained stable, indicating a shift in financial institutions' operational philosophy towards prioritizing asset quality over merely increasing loan volume [5]. Group 2: Financial Investment and Deposits - The active financial investment environment contributed to a significant increase in non-bank deposits, which reached 2.14 trillion yuan in July, a year-on-year increase of 1.39 trillion yuan [6]. - The increase in non-bank deposits is consistent with previous months, suggesting heightened financial investment activity in the private sector amid declining deposit rates [6]. Group 3: Monetary Supply and M1/M2 Trends - M2 growth rate reached 8.8% year-on-year in July, supported by accelerated fiscal spending, with a month-on-month annualized growth rate of 12.8% [6]. - M1 growth rate increased to 5.6% year-on-year in July, with a month-on-month annualized growth rate exceeding 6%, influenced by active financial investment and low base effects from previous months [7]. - The article anticipates that the year-on-year growth rate of monetary supply will likely continue to improve in the third quarter, with M2 potentially exceeding 9% and M1 around 6% [8].

Group 1: Financial Data Overview - In July, the total social financing (社融) stock growth rate rebounded to 9.0% year-on-year, while the credit growth rate under the social financing measure fell to 6.8%[3] - New social financing in July was 1.2 trillion RMB, with a year-on-year increase of 0.4 trillion RMB, primarily supported by government bonds[7] - The new RMB loans in July were negative at -50 billion RMB, marking a historical low since data tracking began[7] Group 2: Economic Outlook and Policy Implications - The growth rate of social financing may peak and decline, with government bonds providing some support, but a year-on-year decrease in government bonds is expected in Q4[3] - Future policies may prioritize the implementation of existing policies, with incremental policies being adjusted based on domestic and international conditions[3] - There remains a window for interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions within the year, alongside an emphasis on accelerating the issuance of existing government bonds in Q3[7] Group 3: Credit and Deposit Trends - The credit demand has shown a temporary decline due to the "anti-involution" measures, which have squeezed out inflated loans and led to a reduction in credit demand[7] - M1 and M2 growth rates improved, with M1 rising to 5.6% and M2 to 8.8% year-on-year, driven by increased non-bank deposits[7] - In July, the total new loans for households and enterprises were both negative when excluding bill financing, indicating a weak credit environment[7]

Group 1 - The report indicates that despite multiple events intertwining, the bond market sentiment has shown signs of recovery amidst volatility, with a focus returning to fundamentals and liquidity after a period of policy uncertainty [2][12][22] - The recent tax adjustment on interest income from newly issued government bonds is expected to lead to a one-time and structural price reassessment rather than a trend change, with potential central bank support to smooth the market response [3][11][21] - The report identifies four relatively certain impacts of the tax adjustment, including an estimated widening of the new and old bond yield spread by 6-11 basis points, benefits for certain bond types, enhanced advantages for asset management products, and increased attractiveness of credit assets for banks [3][8][9] Group 2 - The report suggests that the current recovery in bond market sentiment may have continuity, particularly as three core variables show marginal changes, including an increasing probability of a peak in social financing growth and signs of economic pressure in the second half of the year [4][15][18] - The basic economic indicators have begun to reflect a scenario of marginal pressure, with PMI data showing declines in production and demand orders, supporting the view of weakening economic momentum [15][22] - The likelihood of a significant tightening of liquidity is low, as the central bank is expected to maintain a supportive stance in light of the economic conditions, potentially leading to a continuation of a relatively loose liquidity environment [5][18][22]

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The notes primarily discuss the bond market and macroeconomic conditions in China, focusing on interest rates, government financing, and corporate profitability [1][3][5]. Key Points and Arguments 1. **Economic Conditions**: June economic data shows significant divergence in supply and demand, with household income growth lagging behind GDP growth. External demand for exports to the U.S. has sharply declined, indicating persistent insufficient total demand [1][3]. 2. **Government Financing**: It is projected that government financing will decrease by over 2 trillion yuan in the second half of 2025, following a peak in social financing growth in July. This decline in financing is expected to contribute to lower interest rates [1][4]. 3. **Corporate Profitability**: Corporate profit margins are under pressure due to declining total demand and trade tensions, resulting in low investment returns. The central bank maintains a moderately loose monetary policy, alleviating concerns about policy tightening [1][5]. 4. **Interest Rate Projections**: The current central level for the 10-year government bond yield is 1.5%, with the current yield at 1.7%. Short-term projections suggest that rates may decline further, potentially falling below 1.5% [1][7]. 5. **Liquidity Management**: The central bank's operations indicate a stable interest rate level around 1.8% during tight liquidity periods. The reasonable range for current operations is estimated between 1.4% and 1.7% [1][8]. 6. **Asset-Liability Matching**: Banks are achieving a yield of approximately 1.5% on mortgages, while the yields on 10-year and ultra-long government bonds are 1.7% and 1.9%, respectively. Insurance companies are also adjusting their guaranteed rates below 2%, making long-term bonds attractive [1][9]. 7. **Redemption Pressure**: Current redemption pressure is primarily preventive and not indicative of a trend, similar to the situation in August 2024. The market is not expected to experience significant volatility due to this preventive redemption [2][10]. 8. **Market Outlook**: The third quarter is expected to see increased volatility in funding rates, but the overall range will remain between OMO reductions of 20 basis points and increases of 20 basis points, indicating a more accommodative environment compared to the second quarter [2][11]. Additional Important Content - The notes emphasize the lack of significant counter-cyclical demand policies to address the ongoing economic challenges, which could further impact total demand and interest rates [1][3]. - The analysis suggests that the bond market is not at risk of a trend reversal to bearish conditions, as the fundamental factors driving interest rates downward remain unchanged [3].

Monetary Policy Overview - In the first half of the year, China's monetary policy can be divided into two phases, with a cautious approach in Q1 due to exchange rate depreciation pressures and strong market expectations [1] - In April, the focus shifted to "stabilizing growth" as the primary goal of monetary policy, leading to a reduction in reserve requirements and interest rates in May [1][2] - The expectation for the second half of the year is that monetary policy will continue to emphasize "stabilizing growth," with potential for further easing measures [1][2] Economic Indicators - The growth rate of social financing increased to 8.9% year-on-year, supported by government bond financing, but may face challenges in the second half due to a potential slowdown in new government debt issuance [3] - The total scale of government bonds for the year is projected at 13.86 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of only 2.9 billion yuan compared to 2024 [3] Exchange Rate Dynamics - The overall trend for the US dollar is expected to remain weak, influenced by concerns over US economic recession and the long-term trend of de-dollarization in global markets [3][4] - A weaker dollar is anticipated to provide effective support for the Chinese yuan, with expectations of a slight appreciation to around 7 to 7.1 [4]

Group 1: Report Overview - Research Report Title: "Year-end Social Financing Growth Rate May Gradually Peak, Bond Market Shows Odds - Commentary on June 2025 Financial Data" [1][4] - Release Date: July 15, 2025 [7] Group 2: Core Views - In June 2025, the year-on-year growth rate of outstanding social financing was +8.9%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2 percentage points. Credit growth was strong at the end of the quarter, and government bonds continued to provide support. The year-on-year growth rates of M1 and M2 were 4.6% and 8.3% respectively, both showing month-on-month increases [2][4]. - Looking ahead to the second half of the year, as banks focus on project reserves in the fourth quarter and the issuance of government bonds in the first half is almost complete, the growth rate of outstanding social financing may gradually peak. It is estimated that the annual social financing growth rate will reach a high of around 9.0% in July - August and then gradually decline to around 8.2% by the end of the year [8]. - With the central bank's relatively loose policy stance and the social financing growth rate peaking, the bond market lacks a basis for a deep correction. After the recent adjustment, the bond market has shown odds, and it is recommended to actively allocate when the 10-year Treasury yield is above 1.65% [8]. Group 3: Credit Analysis - In June 2025, new credit was approximately 2.24 trillion yuan, higher than 2.13 trillion yuan in the same period last year. Banks increased credit投放 at the end of the semi - annual period, and the ban on "manual interest supplementation" in the first half of 2024 led to a relatively low base for corporate loans [8]. - Corporate loans: In June, corporate loans increased by about 1.77 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of about 0.14 trillion yuan. Short - term corporate loans and medium - to - long - term corporate loans increased by 1.16 trillion yuan and 1.01 trillion yuan respectively year - on - year, while bill financing decreased by about 0.41 trillion yuan, a year - on - year reduction of about 0.37 trillion yuan [8]. - Household loans: In June, household loans increased by about 0.60 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of about 267 billion yuan. Short - term and medium - to - long - term household loans both showed slight year - on - year increases, driven by the "618" e - commerce promotion and the summer vacation [8]. Group 4: Social Financing Analysis - In June 2025, the increment of social financing was about 4.20 trillion yuan, mainly supported by on - balance - sheet financing and government bonds. On - balance - sheet financing increased by about 2.39 trillion yuan, and government bonds increased by about 1.35 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of about 0.50 trillion yuan [8]. - In July, as it is a season - starting month with characteristics of a "small credit month" and there may be short - term loan maturity pressure, but government bonds are expected to continue to support social financing growth [8]. Group 5: Monetary Analysis - In June, the year - on - year growth rates of M1 and M2 both increased month - on - month. Resident and corporate deposits increased by about 2.47 trillion yuan and 1.78 trillion yuan respectively, with year - on - year increases of about 0.33 trillion yuan and 0.78 trillion yuan [8]. - The growth of resident and corporate deposits at the end of the quarter was due to the low base of corporate deposits last year and seasonal factors. Fiscal expenditures at the end of the quarter transferred fiscal deposits to resident and corporate deposits, and the return of wealth management products to the balance sheet also supported deposit data [8].

Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints - The growth rate of social financing may face pressure in the second half of the year. If there is no additional budget, government bonds will shift from year - on - year increase in the first half to year - on - year decrease in the second half, and non - government bond social financing has been weak due to high real interest rates [2][3][20]. - The low - base effect supports the continued significant rebound of M1 growth rate, and the rebound of social financing growth rate drives the rebound of M2 growth rate. Attention should be paid to the subsequent changes in fiscal deposits [3][4]. - The current stock market rise requires a low - interest - rate environment, and the impact on the bond market from capital flow is limited. The bond market has limited adjustment space, and it is a better allocation opportunity after adjustment. It is expected that bond yields will decline again, and a long - duration position and a dumbbell - shaped allocation are recommended [5][21]. Summary by Related Content Credit Situation - In June, new credit was 2.24 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 110 billion yuan. Corporate short - term credit demand increased, while the improvement of household credit demand was still limited. Corporate medium - and long - term loans and short - term loans increased year - on - year, and bill financing decreased year - on - year. Household medium - and long - term and short - term loans also increased year - on - year, but high - frequency data showed weak real - estate sales [1][8]. Social Financing Situation - In June, new social financing was 4.1993 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.9008 trillion yuan, and the year - on - year growth rate of social financing stock was 8.9%, 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous month. Government bonds were still the main support item. However, if there is no additional budget, subsequent bond supply will decrease year - on - year, and social financing growth rate may decline [2][13]. - In the first half of this year, the increase in social financing mainly came from government bonds. The annual budget increment of government bonds is 13.86 trillion yuan. After deducting the issued part in the first half, the net financing scale in the second half is expected to be about 6.1 trillion yuan, compared with about 8 trillion yuan in the same period last year [3][20]. M1 and M2 Situation - In June, the new - caliber M1 increased by 4.6% year - on - year, a rebound of 2.3 percentage points from May, mainly due to the low - base effect last year [3][15]. - In June, M2 increased by 8.3% year - on - year, a rebound of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. The increase in social financing growth rate promoted the rebound of M2 growth rate. With the slowdown of government bond issuance in the second half, fiscal deposits may decrease year - on - year, increasing the capital supply in the market [4][18]. Stock and Bond Market Situation - The recent rise in the stock market is mainly driven by valuation recovery and requires a low - interest - rate environment. The impact of the stock market on the bond market's capital is limited. The bond market has limited adjustment space, and it is expected that bond yields will decline again. A long - duration position and a dumbbell - shaped allocation are recommended, with the 10 - year Treasury bond yield expected to fall to 1.4% - 1.5% [5][21].