Core Viewpoint - The recent poor performance of long-term government bond auctions in Japan and the United States has raised concerns in global markets, leading to fears of a potential crisis in the bond market, with questions about who will absorb the "unwanted bonds" [1][4][11]. Group 1: Japan's Bond Market - The recent auction of 20-year Japanese government bonds was disappointing, with a bid-to-cover ratio of only 2.5, the lowest since 2012, and a tail difference of 1.14, the highest since 1987 [1][4]. - Japanese insurance companies are reluctant to purchase long-term bonds due to significant losses from rising interest rates, leading to a trend of net selling by domestic investors [4][5]. - Japan's debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 250%, significantly higher than the U.S. at 120%, yet the bond market has not faced a crisis, largely due to the Bank of Japan's support [5][6]. Group 2: U.S. Bond Market - The U.S. Treasury auctioned $16 billion of 20-year bonds with a final yield of 5.047%, marking the second time yields have surpassed 5%, indicating weak demand [8][9]. - The rising yields in U.S. bonds have led to a significant drop in stock markets, with the VIX index rising by 15% and the dollar index falling below 100 [8][9]. - Concerns about the U.S. fiscal deficit and the potential for further tax cuts are contributing to the weak demand for U.S. bonds, as investors are wary of increasing debt levels [9][12]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Experts suggest that if market conditions stabilize, the critical question will be who will absorb the government bonds, particularly in light of the Bank of Japan's potential need to reconsider its yield curve control (YCC) policy [11][12]. - The U.S. government may need to adjust its bond issuance strategy to avoid overwhelming the market during sensitive periods, while the Federal Reserve could consider implementing YCC to maintain interest rate stability [13].

Group 1 - Japan's 20-year government bond auction on May 20 was disappointing, with a bid-to-cover ratio of only 2.5, the lowest since 2012, and a tail difference of 1.14, the highest since 1987 [1][3] - The demand for U.S. 20-year bonds was also weak following Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, leading to rising long-term interest rates, with the 10-year yield approaching 4.6% and the 30-year yield exceeding 5% [1][7] - The Japanese bond market is experiencing a trend where foreign investors are buying while domestic investors are selling, with life insurance companies facing significant losses and refusing to purchase long-term bonds [1][4] Group 2 - The poor performance of the Japanese bond auction is attributed to two main factors: regulatory changes prompting insurance companies to buy long-term bonds and an oversupply of long-term bonds due to excessive issuance by the government [3][4] - The Bank of Japan's long-term bond holdings have decreased by 2.2% to 576.6 trillion yen since last July, and it plans to reduce bond purchases further, which may impact market stability [4][10] - Japan's debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 250%, significantly higher than the U.S. at 120%, yet the Japanese bond market has not faced a crisis due to the Bank of Japan's support [4][5] Group 3 - The U.S. Treasury auctioned $16 billion of 20-year bonds with a final yield of 5.047%, indicating weak demand and a need for higher yields to attract buyers [7][8] - The market is concerned about the impact of rising yields on the stock market, with historical data suggesting that significant increases in yields can lead to stock market pressure [8][9] - Analysts suggest that the U.S. government may need to adjust its bond issuance strategy to alleviate market pressure, and the Federal Reserve could consider yield curve control (YCC) as a potential measure [9][10]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the recent performance of silver futures, indicating a continuous upward trend in the market, with the main contract price reaching around 8350 yuan [2] - On May 22, the closing price of Shanghai silver futures was reported at 8301 yuan per kilogram, reflecting a daily increase of 1.06% and a trading volume of 763,517 contracts [1] - The spot price of silver in Shanghai was quoted at 8269 yuan per kilogram, showing a discount of 32 yuan per kilogram compared to the futures price [1] Group 2 - The Bank of Japan's committee member, Noguchi Akira, stated that the recent rise in long-term interest rates may not affect the upcoming bond reduction plan to be established in June [1] - He emphasized the need to balance flexibility and market predictability when advancing the bond purchase reduction [1] - Noguchi also noted that the uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade tensions has eased, although the impact of US tariff policies on the Japanese economy remains variable [1]

Group 1 - The current situation is different from the period of implementing Yield Curve Control (YCC) according to Bank of Japan's policy board member Akira Noguchi [1]

Core Viewpoint - Jeffrey Gundlach warns that the US CPI may exceed 4% by the end of the year, and due to liquidity crises and external shocks, the Federal Reserve may ultimately have to lower interest rates in a high-inflation environment, potentially even implementing Yield Curve Control (YCC) [1] Group 1 - Gundlach emphasizes that the Federal Reserve's recent communication indicates significant uncertainty regarding the direction of interest rates, suggesting that they will not make decisions based on "soft data" [1][6] - He predicts that the inflation rate in the US is likely to end the year in the 4% range, which raises concerns about the appropriateness of rate cuts in such an environment [11][12] - Gundlach believes that the Federal Reserve may have to lower rates not because inflation data improves, but due to liquidity issues [14] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve is currently in a position where it is waiting for clearer signals from hard data rather than soft data, which may lead to a lag in their response to economic conditions [6][9] - There is a consensus among analysts that the risks of rising unemployment and inflation are currently balanced, complicating the Federal Reserve's decision-making process [6][12] - Gundlach expresses concern that if interest rates become uncomfortably high, external shocks may prompt the government or the Federal Reserve to implement YCC, which would be a challenging situation [12]

"新债王"杰弗里·冈德拉克（Jeffrey Gundlach）警告，按照目前的趋势，到年底美国CPI可能突破4%，但 因为流动性危机及美国政府外部冲击，美联储可能最终不得不在高通胀环境下开启降息，甚至启动 YCC。 5月8日，Gundlach在接受CNBC采访时表示，美联储在45分钟发布会上只传达了一个信息：对于利率走 向，未来有太多的不确定性，目前不知道会发生什么。考虑到美联储不会基于"软数据"做评估的暗示， 这意味着当情况恶化时（被迫降息），恶化的状况要足够大。 Gundlach警告，考虑到目前的状况，到今年年底，美国通胀率大概率突破4%，在高通胀环境下，美联 储可能不该降息，因为这可能在长期带来更大的麻烦。但最终美联储可能不得不降息，甚至启动 YCC： 如果利率变得令人不安的高。美国政府、财政部或美联储会产生某种外生冲击，他们可能会 进行收益率曲线控制。这将会非常困难。 我确实认为他们会降息，但不是因为通胀数据变得很好。而是因为流动性不足问题，美联储 最终会降息。 以下为访谈内容节选： 史蒂夫・利斯曼： 斯科特，我可以把这整个45分钟的新闻发布会总结成一个问题，我说，你先倾向于哪一个方 向？这是鲍威尔的 ...

Macro Strategy - The report emphasizes that expanding consumer demand is more effective than capacity reduction policies in addressing low inflation, as service prices have dropped to historical lows, which is the core issue of the current price cycle [1][10] - If consumption policies are strengthened, service prices could rise by 2 percentage points, leading to a GDP deflator increase from -0.7% to +0.39%, which would be more beneficial than the effects of capacity reduction [1][10] - Historical comparisons indicate that the current price pressure is primarily demand-driven, with the second industry contributing only 48% to the current low inflation, significantly lower than previous years [1][10] Fixed Income Strategy - The report discusses the introduction of buying and selling government bonds as a new monetary policy tool in China, aimed at managing interest rate risks amid a declining yield environment [2][12] - It highlights that the People's Bank of China has primarily focused on buying government bonds to release liquidity, given the current low inflation environment [2][12] - The effectiveness of these operations will depend on the central bank's ability to provide clear forward guidance to shape market expectations [2][12] Company Analysis: Zhengfan Convertible Bonds - Zhengfan Convertible Bonds are expected to list at a price between 115.63 and 128.82 yuan, with a subscription rate of 0.0048% [3][15] - The bonds have a solid debt protection feature, with a conversion premium rate of approximately 25% anticipated on the first day of listing [3][15] - Zhengfan Technology has shown steady revenue growth, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.10% from 2019 to 2023, and a revenue of 38.35 billion yuan in 2023, reflecting a 41.78% year-on-year increase [3][15] Company Analysis: Kelun-Botai - Kelun-Botai's revenue for 2024 is projected at 19.3 billion yuan, a 25.5% increase year-on-year, with a gross profit of 12.74 billion yuan, up 67.8% [5][16] - The company is expected to see rapid growth in multiple products as they commercialize, with significant clinical data supporting their efficacy [5][16] - Revenue forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been raised to 17.8 billion and 35.6 billion yuan, respectively, with an expected revenue of 58.9 billion yuan in 2027 [5][16] Company Analysis: China National Materials - China National Materials reported a total revenue of 461.27 billion yuan for 2024, a 0.7% increase, and a net profit of 29.83 billion yuan, up 2.3% [6][19] - The company has shown resilience in its Q4 performance, with overseas engineering and operation maintenance businesses performing well [6][19] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 4.5 yuan per 10 shares, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns [6][19]