Market Trends - In August, the bond market's trading logic shifted to "watch stocks and trade bonds," with 10-year and 30-year government bond yields peaking at 1.79% and 2.06% respectively[1][12]. - The bond market's traditional pricing mechanisms failed as the stock market's performance overshadowed bond expectations, leading to a significant rise in yields despite a generally loose funding environment[1][12]. Institutional Behavior - Major banks reported a significant decline in financial investment returns, with state-owned banks experiencing an average year-on-year drop of 30 basis points (bp) in the first half of 2025, compared to 11 bp in the same period of 2024[2][23]. - Since May, large banks have been selling long-term bonds while buying short-term ones, indicating a strategy to realize profits amid pressure on revenue KPIs[2][24]. Funding Conditions - September is expected to see a tightening of funds initially, followed by a loosening, with historical trends suggesting a rise in funding rates post-August[3][39]. - The central bank has maintained a supportive stance on funding, with significant short-term injections to stabilize market sentiment, including a net injection of 4,217 billion yuan during the month-end transition[3][41]. Economic Indicators - Key economic indicators such as inflation, credit, and real estate have shown a downward trend, which the bond market has largely ignored, potentially leading to increased expectations for loose monetary policy[5][50]. - The upcoming release of August's economic data could reinforce the downward trend in key indicators, impacting market expectations for monetary policy[5][50]. Future Outlook - The bond market's ability to regain its "independent personality" hinges on three factors: stock market volatility, the impact of August's economic data, and the resolution of negative institutional behaviors[6][57]. - The market is divided into three phases for September: an observation period, a gaming period, and a bargain-hunting period, with strategies focusing on maintaining a neutral duration of around 3.5-4.0 years[7][57].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - A-shares continued their unilateral upward trend, with the liquor sector catching up, indicating market recognition of the market. Shanghai's real - estate policy adjustment sent a clear signal to support the real - estate market. The A - share trading volume reached 3.18 trillion yuan, the second - highest in history [2][23][26]. - In the bond market, although the expectation of loose monetary policy increased, caution was still recommended in the short term, and chasing high was not recommended [3][29]. - Steel prices oscillated. The increase in market risk appetite and strong coking coal prices supported steel prices, but there was still inventory accumulation pressure, limiting the upward movement [4][45]. - Zinc prices were expected to oscillate in the short term. Both domestic and overseas macro factors were positive, but the upward height of Shanghai zinc might be restricted by domestic fundamentals [5][74]. - PTA's short - term unilateral price was expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger. Considering the forced cancellation of 09 warehouse receipts, a 10 - 1 long - short spread strategy could be attempted at low levels [6][84]. 3. Summary According to the Catalog 3.1 Financial News and Comments 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - US President Trump considered renegotiating the US - South Korea agreement and increasing purchases from South Korea. US new home sales in July were 652,000 units, slightly higher than expected. Gold prices oscillated and closed down. The market's expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut slightly decreased. In the long term, the Fed's interest rate cut space was limited. The dollar rebounded, putting pressure on gold prices. It was recommended to pay attention to the risk of correction in the short term [13][14][15]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - Dallas Fed President Logan said the money market might face temporary pressure at the end of the quarter, but the Fed still had room to reduce the balance sheet. The meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders was not arranged, and the US dollar was expected to oscillate in the short term [16][18][19]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The market became more cautious before NVIDIA's earnings report, but with the support of interest - rate cut expectations, the market risk appetite remained high. The stock index was expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger in the near future [21][22]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - A - share trading volume reached a historical second - high, and Shanghai optimized real - estate policies. It was recommended to hold long positions in stock index futures [23][26][27]. 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The central bank conducted 288.4 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations and 600 billion yuan of MLF operations. The bond market strengthened, but caution was still needed in the short term, and chasing high was not recommended [28][29][30]. 3.2 Commodity News and Comments 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - Brazil's soybean exports in August increased year - on - year, and the good - quality rate of US soybeans rose. Domestic oil - mill soybean meal inventory increased. Soybean meal futures prices were expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger [31][32][35]. 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Malaysian palm oil exports from August 1 - 25 increased by 10.89% year - on - year. It was recommended to buy on dips, focusing on the production recovery in Indonesia and Malaysia [36]. 3.2.3 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - Pakistan's new cotton listing volume decreased year - on - year, and India's cotton planting area growth slowed. China issued 200,000 tons of sliding - scale duty processing trade quotas. Zhengzhou cotton was expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger in the short term, but the market was not optimistic during the peak new - cotton listing period in the fourth quarter [37][38][41]. 3.2.4 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - Shanghai adjusted housing purchase restrictions. Steel prices oscillated. There was inventory accumulation pressure, and the release of terminal demand was expected to be slow. It was recommended to adopt an oscillating trading strategy [42][45][46]. 3.2.5 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - Coal exports from three ports in North Queensland decreased month - on - month in July. The daily coal consumption was at the end of the seasonal high, and coal prices entered a weak consolidation phase. It was expected that coal prices would oscillate between 650 - 700 yuan [47]. 3.2.6 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - The central bank adjusted Shanghai's personal housing loan interest rate policy. Iron ore prices oscillated. Steel mills in the north reduced production, but the impact on raw materials was limited. It was recommended to wait and see [48][49]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - Corn starch exports increased in July, but the over - capacity and weak - demand situation was expected to continue [50]. 3.2.8 Agricultural Products (Corn) - Corn prices showed different trends. Futures oscillated around 2150. It was expected that the 2150 support level might be broken. It was recommended to hold short positions and pay attention to the 11 - 3 reverse spread [50][52]. 3.2.9 Agricultural Products (Red Dates) - Xinjiang's red - date producing areas entered the sugar - increasing stage. Futures prices oscillated. It was recommended to wait and see, paying attention to weather changes [53][54][55]. 3.2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - China's photovoltaic cumulative installed capacity increased from January to July, but the single - month new - installed capacity in July decreased. The price of polysilicon was expected to be between 49,000 - 57,000 yuan/ton in the short term and was expected to reach over 60,000 yuan/ton in the long term [56][57][58]. 3.2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - Dongyue Silicon Materials' safety improvement project was filed. The inventory of industrial silicon was expected to change according to the resumption of production of large factories in Xinjiang. The short - term price was expected to be between 8200 - 9500 yuan/ton [59][60]. 3.2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's nickel futures warehouse receipts decreased. The macro - environment was expected to be positive in the short term, but the nickel market was in a supply - surplus situation in the medium term. It was recommended to pay attention to short - term trading opportunities and medium - term short - selling opportunities [61][62][63]. 3.2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Pilbara Minerals' lithium concentrate production increased in the 2025 fiscal year. It was recommended to pay attention to buying on dips and long - short spread opportunities [64][65]. 3.2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - Marimaca Copper planned to acquire a sulfuric acid plant to reduce costs. US scrap - copper traders redirected shipments to avoid Chinese tariffs. Copper prices were expected to be slightly stronger in the short term, but the upward space was limited [66][67][69]. 3.2.15 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - The LME lead spread was at a discount, and Henan restricted the entry of vehicles below the National V emission standard. Lead prices oscillated, and the supply - demand situation was weak. It was recommended to wait and see [70][71][72]. 3.2.16 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The LME zinc spread was at a discount, and Bolivia's zinc concentrate production decreased. Domestic zinc inventory increased. Zinc prices were expected to oscillate in the short term. It was recommended to wait and see on the long - short side and pay attention to medium - term long - short spread opportunities [73][74]. 3.2.17 Energy and Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The spot price in East China was stable, and the CP recommended price was announced. The PG domestic price was expected to be slightly stronger before the sentiment was digested, and attention should be paid to narrowing the PG - FEI spread [75][76][77]. 3.2.18 Energy and Chemicals (Asphalt) - Asphalt refinery inventory decreased, and social inventory remained flat. The asphalt market was in a fragile state, and it was recommended to wait and see [78][79]. 3.2.19 Energy and Chemicals (PX) - PX prices rose slightly. The short - term price was expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger, and it was recommended to buy on dips [80][81]. 3.2.20 Energy and Chemicals (PTA) - PTA spot prices declined, and the market was quiet. The short - term price was expected to be oscillating and slightly stronger, and a 10 - 1 long - short spread strategy could be attempted at low levels [82][84][85]. 3.2.21 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of liquid caustic soda in Shandong increased, and the downstream receiving sentiment was positive. The price was expected to be stable in the short term, and it was recommended to be cautious when chasing high [85][86]. 3.2.22 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The imported wood pulp spot market was mostly stable. The pulp market was expected to oscillate [87][89]. 3.2.23 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The domestic PVC powder market price increased slightly. The PVC market was expected to oscillate in the short term [90]. 3.2.24 Energy and Chemicals (Urea) - The urea market was weak, and new orders were scarce. The 01 contract was expected to oscillate in the short - to - medium term [92][93]. 3.2.25 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - Bottle - chip factory export quotes were mostly stable. Attention should be paid to the pressure on processing fees caused by device restart and new - capacity release [93][94]. 3.2.26 Energy and Chemicals (Styrene) - Styrene port inventory increased. Styrene was expected to be slightly stronger in September but might face inventory accumulation pressure in the fourth quarter. Attention should be paid to policy variables [95][96][97]. 3.2.27 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - Maersk planned to invest $1 billion to develop Indian ports. The container freight rate was expected to continue to decline, and the 10 - contract was expected to test the support level of 1300 [98][99][100].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The rating for treasury bonds is "oscillating" [5] 2. Core View of the Report - In the short - term, the bond market is weak, and the stock market is expected to remain strong. The performance of the bond market will be dominated by the capital side and the equity market, and the cost - effectiveness of going long on the bond market is limited compared to the stock market [2] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 One - Week Review and Outlook 3.1.1 This Week's Trend Review - From August 18th to 22nd, treasury bond futures continued to decline. Influenced by factors such as the central bank's monetary policy report, tax payment periods, and stock market trends, the settlement prices of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures 2512 contracts decreased by 0.066 yuan, 0.300 yuan, 0.570 yuan, and 1.310 yuan respectively compared to last weekend [1][12] 3.1.2 Next Week's Outlook - The bond market is expected to remain weak. The capital side and the equity market will dominate the bond's trend. The central bank will conduct a 600 billion yuan MLF operation next Monday with a net capital injection of 300 billion yuan, but the capital side may tighten marginally during tax payment and end - of - month periods. The expectation of broad - based monetary policy may rise, but its positive impact on the bond market is limited. The stock market is expected to remain strong, and the cost - effectiveness of going long on the bond market is limited [2][13][14] 3.2 Weekly Observation of Interest - Bearing Bonds 3.2.1 Primary Market - This week, 136 interest - bearing bonds were issued, with a total issuance of 925.84 billion yuan and a net financing of 655.86 billion yuan, an increase of 370.148 billion yuan and 312.066 billion yuan respectively compared to last week. The net financing of local government bonds increased, while that of inter - bank certificates of deposit decreased [19][20] 3.2.2 Secondary Market - Most treasury bond yields increased. As of August 22nd, the yields of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bonds increased by 3.53bp, 5.58bp, 4.26bp, and 4.50bp respectively compared to last weekend. The 10Y - 1Y and 30Y - 10Y spreads widened, while the 10Y - 5Y spread narrowed [24][25] 3.3 Treasury Bond Futures 3.3.1 Price, Trading Volume, and Open Interest - Treasury bond futures continued to decline. As of August 22nd, the settlement prices of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures 2512 contracts decreased compared to last weekend. The trading volumes of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures increased, while the open interests of 2 - year, 5 - year, and 10 - year decreased, and that of 30 - year increased [34][38] 3.3.2 Basis and IRR - The opportunity for cash - and - carry arbitrage was not obvious this week. The basis of treasury bond futures generally fluctuated within a narrow range, and the IRR of the CTD bonds of each variety's main contract was between 1.4% - 1.8%. The basis and IRR of TL fluctuated greatly, but trading opportunities were difficult to grasp [43] 3.3.3 Inter - delivery and Inter - variety Spreads - As of August 22nd, the inter - delivery spreads of 2 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year treasury bond futures 2509 - 2512 contracts generally widened. The previously recommended strategy of widening the inter - delivery spread can be gradually closed for profit [46][47] 3.4 Weekly Observation of the Capital Side - This week, the central bank's open - market reverse repurchase operation had a net injection of 136.52 billion yuan. As of August 22nd, R007, DR007, SHIBOR overnight, and SHIBOR 1 - week changed by - 1.91bp, - 3.67bp, + 2.00bp, and - 0.20bp respectively compared to last weekend. The average daily trading volume of inter - bank pledged repurchase decreased by 1.02 trillion yuan compared to last week [51][53][55] 3.5 Weekly Overseas Observation - The US dollar index oscillated weakly, and the 10Y US treasury bond yield declined. As of August 22nd, the US dollar index decreased by 0.12% to 97.7244 compared to last weekend, and the 10Y US treasury bond yield decreased by 7BP to 4.26%. The 10Y treasury bond yield spread between China and the US was inverted by 247.7BP [60] 3.6 Weekly Observation of High - Frequency Inflation Data - Industrial product prices declined uniformly, and agricultural product prices showed mixed trends. As of August 22nd, the South China Industrial Product Index, Metal Index, and Energy and Chemical Index decreased by 27.09 points, 101.16 points, and 4.31 points respectively compared to last weekend. The prices of pork, 28 key vegetables, and 7 key fruits changed by + 0.05 yuan/kg, + 0.09 yuan/kg, and - 0.09 yuan/kg respectively compared to last weekend [63][64] 3.7 Investment Recommendations - In the short - term, the bond market sentiment is weak, and caution is needed when trading for rebounds. It is recommended to focus on short - hedging strategies, use T or TL for hedging in a strong stock market environment, pay attention to the strategy of steepening the yield curve, and close the strategy of widening the inter - delivery spread for profit [16][17]

Market Performance - The majority of government bond futures closed higher, with the 30-year main contract down 0.02% at 121.130, the 10-year main contract flat at 109.105, the 5-year main contract up 0.01% at 106.255, and the 2-year main contract up 0.01% at 102.514 [1] - The yields on major interbank bonds mostly declined, with the 30-year government bond yield rising by 0.35 basis points to 1.8485%, and the 10-year government development bond yield also rising by 0.35 basis points to 1.7150% [1] - The 2-year government bond yield decreased by 0.25 basis points to 1.3575%, while the 3-year and 5-year government bond yields fell by 1 basis point and 0.55 basis points respectively [1] Funding Conditions - The central bank announced a fixed-rate reverse repurchase operation of 572 billion yuan for 7 days at an interest rate of 1.40%, with 509.3 billion yuan of reverse repos maturing on the same day, resulting in a net withdrawal of 452.1 billion yuan [2] - The funding environment appears more relaxed, with overnight pledged repo rates falling over 4 basis points to around 1.31%, and 7-day pledged repo rates down over 3 basis points to approximately 1.46% [2] - The issuance scale of government bonds in July is slightly lower, but the maturity of certificates of deposit is significant, and July is a month with high tax payments, which may cause fluctuations in the funding environment [2] Operational Recommendations - With funding rates continuing to decline, bond futures are experiencing narrow fluctuations with most varieties slightly rising, supported by a relaxed funding environment [3] - The short-term strategy suggests accumulating long positions during adjustments, while being cautious of profit-taking near previous highs, and monitoring economic data and funding trends [3] - The curve strategy may continue to focus on steepening opportunities, while the interest rate risk (IRR) is gradually increasing, suggesting a focus on positive spread strategies [3]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The geopolitical risk has significantly increased after the US attacked Iranian nuclear facilities, leading to a short - term strengthening of the US dollar index. The situation in the Middle East is moving towards escalation, and the market is closely watching Iran's retaliatory actions [12]. - The Fed may cut interest rates as early as July, but the impact on the US stock market is uncertain due to the unclear situation in the Middle East. The US stock market is expected to oscillate weakly [15][16]. - Gold prices are expected to continue to oscillate, with the Middle East conflict amplifying market volatility [18][19]. - A - share market is expected to maintain a narrow - range oscillation. It is recommended to allocate assets evenly to cope with fluctuations [24][25]. - In the bond market, the curve of treasury bond futures is expected to continue to steepen, and long positions can be held [27][28]. - In the commodity market, different products have different trends. For example, the overall price of edible oils has a strong bottom support; sugar prices have limited rebound space; cotton prices are expected to oscillate; and the prices of some metals and energy - chemical products are affected by supply - demand relationships and geopolitical factors [30][36][40]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Financial News and Comments 1.1 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - The US attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities, and the geopolitical risk has increased. The short - term US dollar index is expected to strengthen [11][12]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The Iranian parliament may close the Strait of Hormuz. The US may revoke exemptions for some semiconductor manufacturers. The Fed may cut interest rates as early as July. The US stock market is under pressure, but the market's reaction is limited for now [13][14][15]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US military strike on Iran has intensified the geopolitical situation. Gold prices are expected to oscillate, affected by both the increase in risk - aversion sentiment and the strengthening of the US dollar [17][18]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - Overseas conflicts have led to a decline in global risk appetite. The A - share market is expected to maintain a narrow - range oscillation. It is recommended to allocate assets evenly [20][24][25]. 1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The 6 - month LPR remains stable. The curve of treasury bond futures is expected to continue to steepen, and long positions can be held [26][27][28]. 2. Commodity News and Comments 2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - The export of Malaysian palm oil has increased, but the price increase is hindered by India's order cancellation. The overall price of edible oils has a strong bottom support [29][30]. 2.2 Agricultural Products (Sugar) - Pakistan plans to import 750,000 tons of sugar. The external market of sugar may rebound weakly, while the internal market has limited rebound space [31][35][36]. 2.3 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - China's textile and clothing exports have increased. The US cotton export has shown changes. Zhengzhou cotton is expected to oscillate, with both upward and downward space limited [37][39][40]. 2.4 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The inventory of cassava starch in domestic ports is high. It is recommended to wait and see the CS - C spread [41]. 2.5 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The wheat price first rose and then fell. The 09 - contract of corn is expected to oscillate, and it is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of short - selling the 11 and 01 contracts in the future [42]. 2.6 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - The import of steam coal has increased. The short - term price is expected to be stable, but the downward trend has not ended. Attention should be paid to the hydropower and daily consumption in July [43][44]. 2.7 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - China's automobile exports have increased. The iron ore market is expected to maintain a weak oscillation, and it is recommended to short - sell at high prices [45]. 2.8 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - The USDA's weekly export sales report is better than expected. The soybean meal price is expected to oscillate strongly, and attention should be paid to the USDA area report on June 30 and the weather in the US soybean - producing areas [46][48][49]. 2.9 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The steel price is expected to oscillate in the short term. It is recommended to use the strategy of hedging on the spot side when the price rebounds [51][52]. 2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - The geopolitical situation has a complex impact on copper prices. The short - term volatility of the copper market may increase, and it is recommended to wait patiently for opportunities [57]. 2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - The nickel price is oscillating weakly at a low level. It is recommended to wait and see on the long - short side and pay attention to the strategy of short - selling at high prices in Q3 [59][60]. 2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - The import of lithium carbonate has decreased. The short - term pressure on the lithium carbonate market is high, and it is not recommended to short - sell at the current point [61][62][63]. 2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The export of polysilicon has increased. Before the leading enterprises cut production, the market is bearish. It is recommended to consider short - term short and long - term long strategies [64][65]. 2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The inventory of industrial silicon has decreased, but the supply is still greater than the demand. The price is expected to oscillate at a low level, and it is recommended to short - sell lightly after the price rebounds [66][67][68]. 2.15 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - The export of lead - acid batteries has decreased. The lead price is expected to oscillate widely. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and buy on dips [70]. 2.16 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The export of die - cast zinc alloy has decreased. The zinc market is expected to be bearish. It is recommended to short - sell at high prices and consider positive - spread arbitrage strategies [75]. 2.17 Energy Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The EU carbon price has decreased slightly. The EU carbon price is expected to have greater short - term fluctuations [76][77]. 2.18 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The number of US oil rigs has decreased. The Middle East conflict may further escalate, and the oil price is expected to oscillate strongly [78][79][80]. 2.19 Energy Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The caustic soda market is weakening, but the downward space of the 09 contract is limited [81][82]. 2.20 Energy Chemicals (Pulp) - The pulp market price is weak. It is expected to oscillate due to the impact of the Middle East conflict [83][84]. 2.21 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The PVC spot price has increased, but the increase is expected to be limited due to its weak relationship with crude oil [85]. 2.22 Energy Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - Bottle chip factories plan to cut production in July, which will relieve the supply pressure. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of expanding the processing margin by buying at low prices [87]. 2.23 Energy Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The soda ash market is weak. It is recommended to short - sell at high prices in the medium term [89]. 2.24 Energy Chemicals (Float Glass) - The float glass price is affected by the increase in crude oil prices and policy expectations. However, due to the seasonal decline in demand, the price may decline. The short - term rebound may not be sustainable [90][91].

Report Overview - Report Title: "Fixed Income Weekly: Bond Market Investors Shift from Bullish Sentiment to Active Buying - Weekly Report on Bond Market Institutional Behavior (Week 3 of June)" [1] - Report Date: June 15, 2025 [2] - Chief Analyst: Yan Ziqi [3] - Research Assistant: Hong Ziyan [4] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report. Core Views - The bond market is experiencing a bullish and active buying trend due to three marginal changes: optimistic market sentiment, increased long - term positions and leverage by institutions, and favorable fundamental data. However, there are also three points to note, including low return odds, risks associated with extending duration, and the need to monitor signals of loose monetary policy [6]. Summary by Directory 1. This Week's Institutional Behavior Review - **Three Marginal Changes in the Bond Market** - Bond market sentiment is approaching the most optimistic level of the year [14]. - Institutions are not only bullish but also actively buying. Near the end of the half - year, the duration of medium - and long - term bond funds has increased, and funds are buying long - term bonds and increasing their purchases of medium - term notes [14]. - The overall leverage ratio of the bond market is rising and has exceeded last year's level. The liquidity in June is not tight, which has spurred institutions to increase leverage [6]. - **Three Points to Note** - In the environment of extending duration and increasing leverage, the return odds are low. The current yield curve is extremely flat, and the space for long - term bonds to reach historical lows is small [6]. - Extending duration presents both opportunities and risks. Although it is a way for institutions to seek higher returns, historical data shows that the bond market in June is often volatile [7]. - Large banks' preference for short - term bonds has become a trend. Attention should be paid to subsequent signals of loose monetary policy [16]. 1.1 Yield Curve - **Treasury Bonds**: Yields generally declined. The 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, 10Y yields declined by 1bp, and the 15Y and 30Y yields declined by 3bp. The 1Y yield dropped to the 8% quantile, while 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, 10Y, 15Y, and 30Y dropped to the 2% quantile [17]. - **China Development Bank Bonds**: Short - term yields rose slightly, while long - term yields declined. The 15Y yield declined by 3bp, and the 30Y yield declined by 4bp. The 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, and 10Y yields were at different quantiles [18]. 1.2 Term Spreads - **Treasury Bonds**: The spreads showed a divergent trend, with short - term spreads widening and long - term spreads narrowing. The 1Y - DR001 spread increased by 1bp, and the 1Y - DR007 spread's inversion deepened by about 1bp [19]. - **China Development Bank Bonds**: The spread inversion eased, and long - term spreads narrowed. The 1Y - DR007 spread's inversion eased by 3bp [20]. 2. Bond Market Leverage and Liquidity - **Leverage Ratio**: It rose to 107.51%. From June 9 to June 13, 2025, the leverage ratio fluctuated upward. As of June 13, it increased by 0.37 percentage points compared to last Friday [23]. - **Average Daily Turnover of Pledged Repurchase**: The average daily turnover this week was 7.9 trillion yuan, with an average overnight proportion of 89.39%. The average daily turnover increased compared to last week [30]. - **Liquidity**: Bank lending showed a fluctuating upward trend. DR007 fluctuated downward, while R007 fluctuated upward [35]. 3. Duration of Medium - and Long - Term Bond Funds - **Median Duration**: It rose to 2.78 years (ex - leverage) and 2.96 years (including leverage). As of June 13, the ex - leverage median duration increased by 0.02 years compared to last Friday [45]. - **Duration by Bond Fund Type**: The median duration of interest - rate bond funds (including leverage) remained at 3.67 years, while the median duration of credit bond funds (including leverage) rose to 2.73 years [48]. 4. Comparison of Generic Strategies - **Sino - US Yield Spread**: The overall inversion has eased. The inversion of 1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, 10Y, and 30Y has decreased by 4bp, 7bp, 11bp, 11bp, 10bp, 9bp, and 4bp respectively [52]. - **Implied Tax Rate**: It has generally widened. The spreads between China Development Bank bonds and treasury bonds for 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, and 10Y have widened, while the 15Y spread changed slightly and the 30Y spread narrowed [53]. 5. Changes in Bond Lending Balances - On June 13, the lending concentration of active 10Y treasury bonds, the second - most active 10Y China Development Bank bonds, active 10Y China Development Bank bonds, and active 30Y treasury bonds showed an upward trend, while the concentration of the second - most active 10Y treasury bonds declined. All institutions showed an upward trend [58].

Core Viewpoint - The gold ETF fund (159937) has shown a positive trend with a 1.04% increase, marking three consecutive days of gains, driven by expectations of monetary easing from the central bank and potential significant financial policies to be announced at the upcoming Lujiazui Forum [1] Group 1: Fund Performance - As of June 11, 2025, the gold ETF fund has achieved a net value increase of 92.20% over the past five years, ranking it among the top two comparable funds and fourth out of 21 in the precious metals category [1] - The fund has recorded a maximum monthly return of 10.62% since its inception, with the longest streak of consecutive monthly gains being six months and a maximum cumulative gain of 16.53% [1] - The fund's performance metrics include an average monthly return of 3.27% and an annual profit percentage of 80.00%, with a historical three-year holding profit probability of 100.00% [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The gold ETF fund has seen a financing buy-in amount of 32.70 million yuan and a financing balance of 3.731 billion yuan, indicating ongoing leverage positioning in the market [1] - The fund's year-to-date relative drawdown against the benchmark is 0.35% as of June 11, 2025, suggesting a relatively stable performance compared to market fluctuations [3] Group 3: Fees and Tracking Accuracy - The management fee for the gold ETF fund is set at 0.50%, while the custody fee is 0.10%, which are competitive rates in the market [4] - The tracking error for the fund over the past month is 0.002%, indicating a high level of tracking precision compared to similar funds [4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints - In the past week (20250602 - 20250608), US stocks, the Hang Seng Index, and the FTSE China A50 Index all rose. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 2.18%, 1.50%, and 1.17% respectively, and the Nasdaq China Technology Index rose 3.76%. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng Index climbed 2.16%, and the FTSE China A50 Index went up 0.58% [2]. - Most A - share sectors rose, with technology and non - ferrous metals leading the gains. The wind all - A index increased by 1.61%, and 23 out of 30 CITIC industries advanced, with communication, non - ferrous metals, electronics, and computers having weekly gains of over 3% [3]. - Interest - rate bond prices rose, and the yield curve steepened in a bullish manner. The 10 - year Treasury bond futures main contract rose 0.18% compared to May 30, 2025, and the yield of the 10 - year Treasury bond active bond dropped 1.65 BP to 1.6547% [4]. - The capital price declined, and the central bank advanced the placement of outright reverse repurchases. The R007 and DR007 decreased by 18.88 BP and 10.07 BP respectively, and the central bank net - injected 3283 billion yuan this week [5]. - The bond market leverage level slightly increased. The 5 - day average of inter - bank pledged repurchase volume rose from 6.50 trillion yuan on May 30, 2025, to 6.99 trillion yuan on June 6, 2025 [6]. - US Treasury yields mostly increased, and the curve became steeper. The 10 - year US Treasury yield rose 10 BP to 4.51% as of June 6, 2025 [7]. - The US dollar depreciated, and the gold price rose. The US dollar index fell 0.24%, and the prices of London gold spot, COMEX gold futures, Shanghai gold spot, and futures all increased [8]. - The US May non - farm payrolls increased less year - on - year but exceeded expectations, and the probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in September decreased. The probability dropped from 74.3% to 59.3% as of June 7 [9]. - Looking ahead, the domestic broad - money expectation and external uncertainties still exist. The equity and bond markets may benefit from the broad - money expectation, but the equity market may be negatively affected by external tariff uncertainties, while gold is expected to gain [10]. 3. Summary by Related Content Stock Market - US stocks: The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 2.18%, 1.50%, and 1.17% respectively, and the Nasdaq China Technology Index increased by 3.76% [2]. - Hong Kong stocks: The Hang Seng Index rose 2.16% [2]. - A - shares: The wind all - A index rose 1.61%. Most sectors advanced, with communication, non - ferrous metals, electronics, and computers having significant gains [3]. Bond Market - Domestic bonds: Interest - rate bond prices rose, the yield curve steepened bullishly, the capital price declined, the central bank net - injected funds, and the bond market leverage level slightly increased [4][5][6]. - US bonds: US Treasury yields mostly increased, and the curve became steeper [7]. Currency and Commodity Markets - Currency: The US dollar depreciated against most major currencies, including the euro, pound, and the Chinese yuan [8]. - Commodity: Gold prices rose both internationally and domestically [8]. Macroeconomic Data - US non - farm payrolls: In May, the US added 13.9 million non - farm jobs, exceeding expectations but increasing less year - on - year. The unemployment rate remained at 4.2%. The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in September decreased [9].

Group 1 - The central bank's announcement of a large-scale reverse repurchase operation at the beginning of June is aimed at alleviating market concerns regarding the upcoming maturity of 4.2 trillion yuan in interbank certificates of deposit (CDs) [1][2][3] - The operation involves a 1 trillion yuan reverse repurchase agreement with a term of three months, which is expected to enhance liquidity in the banking system [2][4] - Analysts believe that the central bank's proactive measures are intended to stabilize market confidence and prevent liquidity tightening, especially with significant CD maturities approaching [3][6] Group 2 - The weighted average issuance rate of interbank CDs has shown initial signs of decline, with a drop from 1.82% to 1.80% recently, indicating a potential easing of market pressures [3][4] - The upcoming week is critical for observing the performance of the interbank CD market, as over 1.2 trillion yuan in CDs will mature, marking the largest single-week maturity volume in history [7] - Despite the pressures from maturing CDs, factors such as increased fiscal spending and seasonal inflows of wealth management funds may help mitigate the outflow of bank deposits [7][8] Group 3 - The central bank's liquidity management strategy may involve increasing medium-term lending facility (MLF) operations to offset the impact of maturing reverse repos, indicating a flexible approach to maintaining liquidity [8] - The market is expected to experience fluctuations due to various factors, including tax payment periods and the maturity of approximately 930 billion yuan in reverse repos [8] - The central bank's clear stance on liquidity support suggests that the funding environment is likely to remain stable despite the anticipated disturbances [8]

Group 1: Report Information - Report Title: "TS Contract: Can It Still Be Used for Cash-and-Carry Arbitrage? - Interest Rate Weekly (Week 3 of May)" [1] - Report Date: May 19, 2025 [2] - Chief Analyst: Yan Ziqi, with a practice certificate number of S0010522030002 [2] - Research Assistant: Hong Ziyan, with a practice certificate number of S0010123060036 [2] Group 2: Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report. Group 3: Core Views - Since the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 3, the bond market's maturity yields have first decreased and then increased. Among treasury bond futures, the TL contract has been strong, while the TS/TF/T main contracts have declined [2]. - The weak performance of the TS contract is due to the previous large premium and the change in the expectation of loose monetary policy. The market's expectation of loose monetary policy changed significantly in Q1, and there are differences in the short - term expectation of loose monetary policy after the double - cut in May. The yield curve has flattened instead of steepening as expected [3]. - As of May 16, the basis of the TS main contract is - 0.07 yuan, and the IRR is 1.79%. The basis has significantly converged, and the IRR is close to the capital interest rate, so the cost - effectiveness of cash - and - carry arbitrage is insufficient [4]. - In the short term, the TS contract may still be in a premium state because of the continuous negative carry. The inversion between R001 and the 2 - year treasury bond maturity yield has decreased from about 60bp at the beginning of the year to 15bp on May 16, and the negative carry phenomenon of some varieties will continue [4]. - Considering that the tight capital situation in Q1 will not repeat, the short - term interest rate has a ceiling and the probability of a sharp decline is low. With the significant convergence of the basis, one can consider participating in the possible rise of the TS contract [4]. Group 4: Analyst and Research Assistant Introduction - Analyst Yan Ziqi is the assistant director of the Research Institute of Hua'an Securities and the chief analyst of fixed income. He has 8 years of experience in sell - side fixed income and equity research, and has won the second place in the 2024 Wind Gold Analyst and the best analyst in the 2023 Choice fixed income industry [12]. - Research Assistant Hong Ziyan is a master of financial engineering from the University of Southern California, covering macro - interest rates, institutional behavior, and treasury bond futures research [12].