Core Viewpoint - June is identified as a critical transitional period for the bond market, with a focus on the downward trend of general interest rates leading to stronger bond market rates, and the increasing certainty of looser funding around the quarter-end [1][4][11]. Group 1: Market Performance - Since early May, the bond market has entered a transitional phase under funding constraints, with a gradual compression of spreads [1]. - The credit spread, particularly at the short end, has compressed to historical lows, while the spread between government bonds and policy bank bonds turned negative in late May [1][4]. - The spread between active and less active 10-year government bonds has narrowed significantly, indicating a clear trend of spread compression in the market [1][4]. Group 2: Investment Recommendations - It is recommended to focus on 10-year and 30-year non-active government bonds, including new and old special government bonds, as well as 10-year local government bonds, which offer both liquidity and static returns [1]. - For credit bonds, attention should be given to high-rated (AAA) credit bonds with a maturity of over five years that possess certain liquidity [1]. - Credit bond ETFs that are eligible for general pledged repos are also suggested for consideration [1]. Group 3: Strategic Transition - The bond market is expected to transition from a pure coupon strategy to a strategy that balances coupon and liquidity [1][11]. - The next phase of spread compression may lead to either a bear market driven by macro policy shifts or a rapid rise in bond prices if government bond rates decline sharply [11]. - The recommendation is to prepare for a shift to more liquid instruments in anticipation of the next round of interest rate declines, considering the uncertainty of funding fluctuations at the end of June [11].

Group 1 - The report highlights the ongoing fluctuations in US tariff policies, indicating that despite recent legal challenges, the Trump administration is likely to continue pursuing its tariff agenda, which may lead to further negotiations and uncertainties [9][10]. - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May improved to 49.5%, reflecting a 0.5 percentage point increase from the previous month, while the non-manufacturing business activity index was at 50.3%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points, indicating continued expansion in the non-manufacturing sector [9]. - The report suggests that the bond market is currently in a volatile phase, with a recommendation to actively allocate around the 1.7% yield on ten-year government bonds while waiting for a potential decline in interest rates [12][10]. Group 2 - In the stock market, there is an increasing risk associated with concentrated investments in defensive sectors such as banking, pharmaceuticals, and new consumption themes, with a recommendation to wait for adjustment pressures to ease before making further investments [3][12]. - The report notes that the A-share market is experiencing weak fluctuations, with a focus on defensive sectors, while high-level concentrated themes are facing increased rotation and divergence, leading to higher adjustment pressures [10][12]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring key indicators in both the A-share and bond markets, noting a decline in market turnover and a drop in average daily trading volume to 1,093.9 billion yuan, the lowest level since September 24 of the previous year [21][20].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - In early April, Trump's tariff policy exceeded market expectations, causing bond yields to hit previous lows again. Despite signs of concessions, China still faces high external uncertainties, leading to low - level fluctuations in market interest rates [2][14]. - The Politburo meeting on April 25 emphasized implementing more proactive macro - policies, with potential future reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts to maintain liquidity and support the real economy. Monetary policy will remain loose [3][14]. - In April, the central bank significantly increased net MLF投放, indicating support for liquidity. Economic data shows that the economic recovery needs further observation, especially the price level has not improved significantly, suggesting limited demand recovery. External demand decline also adds pressure, requiring policy support [3][14]. - In early April, the 10 - year Treasury bond rate quickly dropped below 1.7% and then fluctuated around 1.65%. It is expected that long - term interest rates will continue to decline, and the 10 - year Treasury bond yield may fall below 1.6% [3][14]. - According to the model, the implied one - year interest rate cut in the interest rate swap curve in April increased by about 19.27bp compared to March. Market participants' expectations of interest rate cuts have risen significantly. The policy rate is expected to drop by 30 - 40bp this year, corresponding to a 10 - year Treasury bond yield around 1.6% [4][15]. Summary by Directory 1. Viewpoint Outlook - External uncertainty: Trump's tariff policy in early April shocked the market. Although there were signs of concessions later, external uncertainties remain high, resulting in low - level fluctuations in bond market interest rates [2][14]. - Policy orientation: The Politburo meeting emphasized proactive macro - policies, with potential future reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts to support the real economy. Monetary policy will remain loose [3][14]. - Capital situation: In April, the central bank's net MLF投放 reached the highest level since January 2024, indicating strong support for liquidity [3][14]. - Economic fundamentals: Economic data shows that the economic recovery needs further observation, especially the price level has not improved significantly, suggesting limited demand recovery. External demand decline also adds pressure, requiring policy support [3][14]. - Interest rate trend: The 10 - year Treasury bond rate dropped below 1.7% in early April and then fluctuated around 1.65%. It is expected to continue to decline and may fall below 1.6% [3][14]. - Interest rate cut expectation: The implied one - year interest rate cut in the interest rate swap curve in April increased by about 19.27bp compared to March. Market participants' expectations of interest rate cuts have risen significantly. The policy rate is expected to drop by 30 - 40bp this year, corresponding to a 10 - year Treasury bond yield around 1.6% [4][15]. 2. Capital Market - Open - market operations: In April, the central bank's open - market capital投放 was 392.27 billion yuan, with a net投放 of 32.08 billion yuan. There were no open - market Treasury bond purchases. The scale of repurchase agreements was 120 billion yuan (70 billion for 3 - month and 50 billion for 6 - month). Treasury cash deposits raised 10 billion yuan and 15 billion yuan matured. MLF投放 was 60 billion yuan, with 10 billion yuan maturing, resulting in a net MLF投放 of 50 billion yuan [5][16]. - Interest rates: As of April 30, DR007 was at 1.80%, down 39.02bp from the end of March; R007 was at 1.84%, down 46.34bp from the end of March [18]. - Inter - bank certificates of deposit: In April, 285.124 billion yuan of inter - bank certificates of deposit were issued, with 247.916 billion yuan maturing, resulting in a net financing of 37.208 billion yuan, a decrease of 71.993 billion yuan from the previous month [20]. 3. Interest Rate Market 3.1 Interest - Bearing Bond Primary Market - Overall situation: The overall issuance volume of interest - bearing bonds in the primary market decreased slightly compared to the previous month, and net financing decreased significantly. In April, Treasury bonds were issued at 146.83 billion yuan, with net financing of 26.575 billion yuan; local government bonds were issued at 69.3291 billion yuan, with net financing of 52.8089 billion yuan; policy bank bonds were issued at 60.825 billion yuan, with net financing of - 344 million yuan [24]. 3.2 Interest - Bearing Bond Secondary Market - Yield trend: In April, the yields of Treasury bonds and China Development Bank bonds generally declined [31]. 4. Credit Market 4.1 Credit Bond Primary Market - Overall situation: The issuance volume of new credit bonds increased significantly compared to the previous month, the repayment volume decreased, and the net financing scale increased significantly. The total issuance volume was 222.1512 billion yuan, the total repayment volume was 176.5422 billion yuan, and the net financing was 45.609 billion yuan [42]. - Urban investment bonds: Urban investment bonds were issued at 35.1555 billion yuan, with a net financing of - 9.1487 billion yuan. The average coupon rate was 2.53%, down 14bp from the previous month [43]. 4.2 Credit Bond Secondary Market - Overall situation: The secondary market of credit bonds fluctuated greatly, the broad - based market yield declined, and the yields of medium - and short - term notes of various credit ratings were at relatively low levels in the past two - year quantiles [47]. - Urban investment bonds: In April, the yields of urban investment bonds of various maturities generally declined. The yields of urban investment bonds of various credit ratings were still at historical lows in the past two - year quantiles. The term spreads showed differentiation, and the credit spreads widened except for the 1 - year maturity [51][52]. - Bank secondary bonds: In April, the yields of bank secondary bonds of various maturities declined synchronously, the term spreads widened, and the credit spreads showed differentiation. The yields of bank secondary bonds of various maturities were still at relatively low levels in the past two - year quantiles [55].

Group 1: Market Overview - Since mid-May, the bond market has entered a phase of consistent expectations due to the easing of US-China tensions and deposit rate cuts, leading to narrow fluctuations in long-duration bonds[1] - The recent weak issuance of government bonds reflects insufficient market allocation power, with a bid-to-cover ratio for the 30-year special treasury bond at only 1.68 times, significantly lower than 9.50 times earlier in the month[20][21] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply-demand mismatch is a core issue in the current bond market, with government bond balances increasing by 20.7% year-on-year, while bank liabilities only grew by 7.4%, creating pressure on banks to absorb new government debt[21] - In Q1 2025, insurance premium income grew by only 0.9%, with life insurance premiums declining by 1.0%, limiting the appetite for long-duration government bonds[23] Group 3: Future Expectations - The supply pressure is expected to ease in June and July, with government bond maturities decreasing to approximately CNY 1.32 trillion, leading to a projected net supply of only CNY 1 trillion[3][27] - The net issuance of government bonds for the second half of 2025 is estimated at CNY 5.62 trillion, a significant reduction of CNY 2.23 trillion compared to 2024[27] Group 4: Investment Strategy - The bond market may experience a slight downward trend in the short term, with a recommended strategy of focusing on 3-5 year credit bonds and trading long-duration rate bonds within a 10-year treasury yield range of 1.6%-1.7%[36] - If the insurance industry sees a cost reduction in life insurance products, it may lead to increased demand for long-duration bonds, prompting early market positioning[27]

Core Viewpoint - The downward trend in interest rates is becoming increasingly evident, prompting depositors to seek alternative investment strategies due to shrinking returns on traditional RMB deposits [1][5][6]. Group 1: Interest Rate Trends - The RMB deposit rates have been continuously lowered, leading to a compression of returns for depositors [2][5]. - Some private banks, like Yilian Bank, have raised their one-year fixed deposit rates to 2%, contrasting with the general trend of rate cuts among major banks [3][5]. - As of May 22, 20 commercial banks have joined the trend of lowering RMB deposit rates, indicating a widespread acknowledgment of the ongoing "rate cut wave" [6]. Group 2: Shifts in Depositor Behavior - Depositors are increasingly moving their funds to non-bank financial institutions, with a reported decrease of 1.39 trillion yuan in household deposits in April, while non-bank deposits surged by 1.57 trillion yuan [1][5]. - Individuals like Li Xiang are actively searching for new investment avenues, while others, such as Chen Meng, are still exploring suitable financial products [2][3]. Group 3: Dollar Deposit Products - Several banks are offering attractive dollar deposit rates, with some reaching as high as 4.2% for six-month deposits, but these often come with conditions [4][7]. - The dollar deposit rates are also on a downward trend, with significant declines observed since the end of 2023 [6][8]. Group 4: Risks and Challenges - The high dollar deposit rates are often conditional, creating uncertainty for depositors who may not benefit from these rates in the long term [7]. - The dollar's value has been fluctuating, with the index dropping below 100, raising concerns about currency exchange risks for depositors [7][8].

Core Viewpoint - The public REITs secondary market has entered a continuous upward trend, driven by declining interest rates and strong capital allocation, indicating significant investment value in public REITs [1][9][10]. Market Performance - As of May 21, the CSI REITs Total Return Index has reached new highs for two consecutive days, with a nearly 2% increase over the past four days [1][2]. - In May, the CSI REITs Closing Index has risen over 3%, and the year-to-date increase exceeds 10% [2]. - Among the 66 publicly listed REITs, 10 have seen a monthly increase of over 10%, with the CICC Chongqing Liangjiang Industrial Park REIT rising by 20.88% [2][4]. Individual REITs Performance - Notable performers over the past month include: - CICC Chongqing Liangjiang Industrial Park REIT: 20.88% - CICC Xiamen Affordable Rental Housing REIT: 14.98% - Huaxia Jinyu Intelligent Manufacturing REIT: 13.53% [4]. - Since their inception, 15 REITs have increased by over 50%, with the CICC Xiamen Affordable Rental Housing REIT leading at 90.52% [4][7]. Comparative Returns - The average year-to-date increase for all public REITs is 18.03%, significantly outperforming traditional equity and bond funds, which have average returns of 4.76%, 3.56%, and 0.67% respectively [5]. Market Drivers - The current upward trend in the REITs market is attributed to "declining interest rates + strong capital allocation," with REITs offering stable dividend yields that are attractive in a low-interest environment [9][10]. - The market is experiencing a significant "primary-secondary price gap," with high success rates and returns for new REITs, further fueling market enthusiasm [9]. Investment Strategy - Investment institutions are advised to focus on high-quality assets with stable dividends and to be cautious of high volatility assets [11]. - The emphasis is on selecting REITs with anti-cyclical properties and those that are scarce and prudently valued [10][11].

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Core Viewpoint - The recent interest rate cuts have positively impacted short and medium-term bonds, leading to a notable decline in rates, while long-term bonds are experiencing a "buying expectation, selling reality" scenario [1][2]. Group 1: Market Reactions - Following the "double cut" (interest rate and reserve requirement ratio), the 1-year government bond yield fell to 1.40%, while long-term bonds showed mixed performance due to market dynamics [2]. - The average yield of long-term bond funds slightly outperformed that of short-term bond funds, with yields at 0.13% and 0.10% respectively, indicating a growing interest in short-term assets [4]. Group 2: Key Players in the Market - Major buyers of short-term bonds include rural commercial banks and foreign investors, with net purchases exceeding 10 billion yuan for bonds with maturities of one year or less [2]. - Non-bank institutions have also been active in the secondary market, significantly increasing their purchases of certificates of deposit, with eight out of twelve types of institutions net buying [2][3]. Group 3: Fund Performance - The performance of various bond funds showed minimal yield differences, with top-performing long-term funds yielding around 0.299% and short-term funds yielding around 0.253% [6][7]. - The overall leverage ratio in the bond market has remained low, with a slight increase to 106.70%, while fund leverage has seen a rebound, indicating a shift in investment strategies [3]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The bond market is expected to remain in a volatile state, with the potential for further rate declines, although the pace may not be smooth [5]. - The market is currently in a phase where the effects of previous policy stimuli are diminishing, and economic fundamentals are showing signs of weakening, suggesting a cautious approach moving forward [4][5].

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Group 1 - The central bank's recent interest rate cuts are aimed at reducing market costs, but concerns about capital diversion may limit their effectiveness [1] - The 10-year government bond yield is a critical market interest rate, and high rates could negatively impact both debt and equity markets [1] - Continuous liquidity injections by the central bank have led to a decline in bond yields and an increase in bond prices, indicating a need for coordinated action with the Federal Reserve [1] Group 2 - Long-term capital entering the market is seen as a positive sign, particularly for the CSI A500 index, which has struggled to attract new funds [4] - The entry of two insurance funds into the market suggests increased interest from large institutional investors [4] Group 3 - Post-holiday market movements are expected to be characterized by minor fluctuations as investors digest previous gains and losses [6] - Institutional buying amidst retail investor caution indicates a positive outlook for the market after the holiday [6] Group 4 - The technology sector is experiencing a resurgence partly due to recent news and the fact that many stocks have reached relatively low levels [7] - Upcoming meetings in May related to technology and robotics will be crucial for market performance, with a focus on trading volume [7] Group 5 - The ChiNext index saw a volume increase of 0.83%, with over 3,400 stocks in the two markets showing positive performance [8]