Core Viewpoint - The recent increase in cross-year funding prices has been observed, but the central bank's increased reverse repo operations have maintained a balanced liquidity environment. Concerns over government bond supply at the beginning of the year have led to bearish sentiment in the bond market, with a noticeable rise in the yield curve. The implementation of new regulations on fund sales fees is expected to alleviate redemption pressure on bond funds [1][15]. Market Overview - The yield changes for various maturities of government bonds from December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026, include increases of 4.5 basis points (BP) for the 1-year bond, 1.44 BP for the 2-year bond, and 2.99 BP for the 5-year bond, among others [2][3]. - The bond market experienced a significant decline, particularly in long-term and ultra-long-term bonds, with the 30-year bond futures dropping 1.28%, marking the lowest level since October 2024 [5]. Regulatory Changes - The new regulations on the management of sales fees for publicly offered securities investment funds have been officially implemented, allowing for a longer redemption buffer period of 12 months and easing the redemption fee rates compared to previous drafts. This is expected to reduce the redemption pressure on bond funds [1][15][16]. Primary Market Activity - In the previous week, a total of 9 bonds were issued, amounting to 26 billion yuan, all of which were local government bonds from Beijing. For the upcoming week, 27 bonds are planned for issuance, totaling approximately 157.66 billion yuan, including 4 billion yuan in government bonds and 117.66 billion yuan in local government bonds [7]. International Market Insights - The U.S. long-term treasury yields have risen, with the 10-year treasury yield increasing by 6.3 BP to 4.19%, and the 30-year yield reaching a new high of 4.87%. This increase is attributed to better-than-expected employment data and ongoing expansion in the manufacturing sector, which has reduced demand for safe-haven assets [8][9]. Institutional Perspectives - Analysts from various institutions have noted that the new regulations on redemption fees for bond funds are a significant positive development, potentially stabilizing the bond market sentiment. However, concerns regarding the supply-demand imbalance for ultra-long bonds remain, and investors are advised to be cautious of re-pricing risks in the yield curve [15][16].

Germany’s economy will gradually recover next year and gain momentum in 2027, helped by higher public outlays on defense and infrastructure, the Bundesbank said https://t.co/LdKeW3wu5h ...

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Economic Indicators - Japan's economy contracted at a 2.3% annual pace in the July-September quarter, marking the first decline in six quarters [3] - The Bank of Japan's quarterly "tankan" survey showed a slight improvement in sentiment among big manufacturers, with optimism rising to 15 from 14, the highest level in four years [1][3] Investment Trends - Investment in fixed assets in China fell by 2.6% in November year-on-year, indicating a drop of 11.1% year-on-year in the first 11 months of the year [5] - Retail sales in China rose by 4% from January to November, while factory output increased by 4.8% [5] Market Reactions - Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index fell by 1.3% to 50,168.11, while the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong declined by 1.4% to 25,625.60 [1][7] - Bitcoin's price dropped below $88,000 early Monday from about $92,000, recovering to just over $90,000 later in the day, as higher interest rates are expected to draw investment back into Japan [4]

A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment showed the Nordic nation may face a slower economic recovery, strengthening the case for its central bank to shorten its planned break from monetary easing https://t.co/umveQMai0u ...

New Zealand residential building rebounded in the third quarter, adding to signs the economy is recovering in response to central bank stimulus https://t.co/7RQkhW0eNB ...

Market Trends - HSBC Asset Management predicts China's government bond yields are likely to fall back toward a record low next year [1] Monetary Policy - An uneven economic recovery puts pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates [1]

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Investment Trends - Corporate investment in India is showing signs of revival based on difficult-to-ignore data [1] Market Sentiment - India's "Animal Spirits" are reviving, suggesting increased confidence and risk appetite in the market [1] Disclaimer - The author acknowledges that the hypothesis of reviving animal spirits may not be universally accepted, but encourages readers to consider the data before reacting [1]