Market Trends & Investment Strategies - The discussion revolves around investment strategies concerning treasuries, particularly the 20-year Bond ETF (TLT), and European bonds [1] - The firm expresses reservations about the back end of the yield curve, considering alternatives like ECB rate cuts or seeking opportunities at the long end [2] - Tactical buying of the long end of the yield curve is considered around quarter-end [2] - Long-duration assets can be helpful if geopolitical risks resurface or inflation declines [5] - Currently, equities, especially growth equities with a 19% ROE, are favored over long-duration bonds due to inflation concerns and tariff issues [5][6] Duration & Hedging - Duration is viewed as no longer a reliable hedge [4] - TLT is considered an efficient vehicle for gaining duration when needed, although not currently favored [3] Economic Factors - Inflation expectations and potential tariff problems are key themes influencing market movements [5]

They've been signaling basically to ignore the inflation data for now because it's either a lagging indicator or has the potential to change. The one thing that could make the Fed move quicker would be a weakening of the labor market. But as Ed said, the important thing to note as as bond investors and credit investors is the next move is still going to be lower rates.I am curious, Steve, when we talk about this idea of the next move and if it is lower and you have a market that at least right now seems to ...

Interest Rate Policy & Economic Outlook - Market anticipates approximately two rate cuts by year-end, while some Fed officials suggest potentially only one [1] - There's significant uncertainty and deteriorating sentiment in the economy, making it difficult for the Fed to balance monetary policy [2] - Political factors, including a new Fed chair, may lead to increased pressure for rate cuts due to the impact of interest rates on large debts [3] Impact of Rate Cuts - Lowering rates could reduce returns on assets, requiring interventions that devalue money [4] - Aggressive rate cuts could negatively impact the bond market [5] - Monitoring the yield curve, dollar movement, and gold prices can reflect shifts away from bonds due to concerns about the value of money [6] Monetary Policy & Elections - Midterm elections and potential changes in monetary policy create a period of concern for the markets [5]

Joining us this morning, Fidelity Investments director of Global Macro, Yuri Timmer, with us, who I'm sure has been listening in. Yurian, it's good to see you. Of the dual threats that we were just discussing, uh, do you think there's that one is more pronounced than the other.Um, I think they're fairly imbalanced right now. And again, this is the really the first time in decades that the Fed has had to really think about both mandates, right. for the last 15 years or so whenever there was a shock to growth ...

It's not at all uncommon for different duration treasury yields to rise and fall at different speeds, creating varied slopes of the yield curve to reflect market conditions. Much more rare is when different duration yields move in entirely opposite directions. Well, in recent weeks, 30-year Treasury yields have risen while shorter term yields have fallen.Pattern last seen in 2001. This shift is driven by a couple interesting factors. First, the Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates by 100 basis ...

It's not at all uncommon for different duration treasury yields to rise and fall at different speeds, creating varied slopes of the yield curve to reflect market conditions. Much more rare is when different duration yields move in entirely opposite directions. Well, in recent weeks, 30-year Treasury yields have risen while shorter term yields have fallen.Pattern last seen in 2001. This shift is driven by a couple interesting factors. First, the Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates by 100 basis ...

But are you short the dollar. I mean, you mentioned you're into yields. I would say that the easiest long term trades are, you know, the yield curve is going to steep and probably the historic wise, you know, we're going to cut short term rates dramatically in the next year.And, you know, the dollar will probably be lower because of that. A lot lower because of that. How much lower off.10% from our high right now. Yes, I would say that that that's I think that's a year from today. That's probably a realisti ...

LISA: -- THE OUTLOOK FOR CREDIT INVESTING MORE BROADLY. YOU TALKED ABOUT HOW THE U.S. IS GOING TO GO BANKRUPT AND IS ON AN UNSUSTAINABLE FISCAL PATH. DO WE SEE THAT PRICED IN OR IS THERE STILL A RECKONING TO COME.JEFFREY: IT'S CERTAINLY BEHAVING DIFFERENTLY THAN IT WAS FOR THE LAST FOUR DECADES. WHAT WE'VE SEEN IS IN THE LAST 15 YEARS THERE'S BEEN A NUMBER OF CORRECTIONS ON THE S&P 500 AND EVERY ONE OF THEM, THE S&P WAS DOWN MORE THAN 10%, THE DOLLAR INDEX, THE TRADE-WEIGHTED DOLLAR INDEX GOES UP. THIS TIME ...

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report The report argues that there is no need to be overly worried about the liquidity situation at this stage. The probability of the monetary authorities actively tightening the liquidity is low, and factors such as CD maturities and deposit rate cuts are not the main factors affecting money market interest rates. There is a high probability of an expected difference in the liquidity situation, and the medium - and long - end of the yield curve may be repriced. However, the downward space of the yield curve this year is limited compared to the same period last year [2][4]. 3. Summary by Related Catalog Why Not Worry About the Liquidity? - **Low Probability of Monetary Authorities Tightening Liquidity**: In May 2025, the 10Y Treasury bond yield was 1.67%, up about 5bp from the end of April. The long - end of the yield curve rose due to investors' concerns about the liquidity. But the probability of the monetary authorities actively tightening the liquidity is low. The spread between the 10Y Treasury bond and 7D OMO has recovered, and the uncertainty of the external environment has increased, so the monetary authorities are more concerned about the liquidity. For example, the average and volatility of DR007 in Q1 were 2.11% and 0.44% respectively, and have dropped to 1.71% and 0.10% since Q2 (as of the end of May) [1][2]. - **CD Maturity and Interest Rate Relationship**: CD maturity and net issuance demand are different concepts, and CD interest rates are not sensitive to maturities. From early 2020 to May 2025, the Pearson correlation coefficient between CD maturities and the monthly average of CD interest rates was - 0.30, and - 0.34 between maturities and the end - of - month values. In months with significantly rising CD maturities in recent years, the 1Y AAA - rated CD interest rate did not necessarily increase [3]. - **Deposit Rate Cuts and CD Interest Rates**: Deposit rate cuts do not necessarily lead to a decline in CD interest rates. For example, when state - owned large - bank deposit rates were cut in October 2024, the 1Y AAA - rated CD interest rate decreased over the following months [3]. - **Expected Difference in Liquidity and Yield Curve**: The short - end of the yield curve is mainly affected by monetary policy. The monetary authorities' urgency to tighten the liquidity to guide up long - bond yields has decreased, and they will not allow CD interest rates to rise significantly. There is a high probability of an expected difference in the liquidity situation. The short - end, mid - end, and long - end of the yield curve all have downward space until the end of the year, but the downward space is limited compared to last year. For example, the average of DR007 may gradually fall from 1.63% in May to about 1.5% in the next two months, and trading days with rates below 1.4% are not common [4].

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The notes primarily discuss the bond market and monetary policy in the context of recent adjustments in deposit rates and liquidity measures by the central bank [1][2][4][5]. Key Points and Arguments 1. **Bond Market Trends** - The bond market is currently experiencing fluctuations, with yields declining due to expectations of deposit rate cuts. However, the overall market remains in a state of adjustment [2][4]. - Credit bonds have shown a positive performance, particularly in the medium to short-term segments, while long-term credit bonds have underperformed compared to their government counterparts [3][15]. 2. **Liquidity and Monetary Policy** - The central bank is expected to maintain a stable and loose liquidity stance following recent rate cuts, with potential for structural monetary policy measures to enhance liquidity [5][9]. - There was a temporary tightening observed after the rate cut, attributed to banks needing to replenish excess reserves based on a 10-day or bi-weekly average assessment method [6][10]. 3. **Impact of Deposit Rate Changes** - Changes in the deposit base directly affect the amount of excess reserves banks need to hold. An increase in the deposit base during the maintenance period leads to higher requirements for excess reserves [7][8]. - The anticipated cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) is expected to release approximately 1 trillion in liquidity, although actual releases may be lower due to recalibrations [8]. 4. **Market Sentiment and Future Outlook** - The sentiment in the credit bond market remains optimistic, with expectations of further easing that could push rates below 1.4%. Short-term credit bonds are particularly volatile [16][17]. - The current yield levels in the credit bond market are at historically low levels, indicating limited protection from interest rate fluctuations [18]. 5. **Investment Strategies** - Institutions with stable liabilities are advised to extend durations to 2-4 years and consider lower-rated city investment bonds, which are expected to improve in liquidity [23]. - High-rated, liquid investments such as 4-5 year secondary capital bonds are recommended, but caution is advised due to limited protection [23]. Additional Important Insights - The bond market's performance is influenced by various factors, including tax periods and government bond payments, which can absorb liquidity [12]. - The historical trend shows that liquidity prices tend to stabilize or decline marginally within two weeks following a rate cut, although specific circumstances can vary [10]. - The secondary capital bond market has seen a significant decline in yields, indicating reduced investment opportunities [19]. - The current market environment favors certain types of bonds, such as real estate bonds and medium-duration city investment bonds, which exhibit better liquidity [22]. This summary encapsulates the essential insights from the conference call, focusing on the bond market dynamics, monetary policy implications, and strategic investment recommendations.