Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the stability of broad money supply (M2) growth and the high level of social financing scale growth, driven primarily by government bonds and direct financing measures [1][3]. Group 1: Monetary Supply and Financing - As of the end of May, the social financing scale stood at 426.16 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 8.7%, which is 0.3 percentage points higher than the same period last year [1]. - In May, the increment of social financing was 2.29 trillion yuan, which is an increase of 224.7 billion yuan compared to the previous year [3]. - M2 grew by 7.9% year-on-year, while narrow money (M1) increased by 2.3%, indicating a stable monetary environment [1][10]. Group 2: Government Bonds and Direct Financing - Government bonds were the primary driver for the rapid growth of social financing, with net financing of 6.31 trillion yuan in May, an increase of 3.81 trillion yuan year-on-year [3]. - The issuance of special refinancing bonds for debt replacement has significantly increased, with over 3.8 trillion yuan net financing in the first quarter, which is 2.5 trillion yuan more than the same period last year [3][4]. - The issuance of local special bonds also accelerated, with 443.2 billion yuan issued in May, marking a new high for the year [3]. Group 3: Loan Growth and Structure - From January to May, the total increase in RMB loans was 10.68 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 7.1% as of the end of May [7]. - The balance of inclusive small and micro loans reached 34.42 trillion yuan, growing by 11.6% year-on-year, indicating a strong demand for loans in this segment [7]. - The recent interest rate cuts have positively influenced loan demand, as businesses find borrowing more attractive [7][8]. Group 4: Economic Activity and Market Confidence - The article notes that June typically sees increased economic activity, which is expected to drive up financing demand [11]. - Recent financial support measures have effectively boosted market confidence, leading to a recovery in effective demand within the real economy [11].

Core Viewpoint - The financial data for May indicates a reasonable match with the real economy, with significant growth in social financing scale, M2, and RMB loan growth outpacing nominal GDP growth, suggesting continued support for the real economy [1][2]. Financial Data Overview - As of the end of May, the broad money supply (M2) stood at 325.78 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.9% [2]. - The narrow money supply (M1) reached 108.91 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 2.3% [2]. - The total social financing stock was 426.16 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 8.7% [2]. - In the first five months, the increment in social financing was 1.863 trillion yuan, which is 383 billion yuan more than the same period last year [2]. - RMB loans increased by 1.068 trillion yuan in the first five months [2]. Social Financing Growth - In May, the increment in social financing was 229 billion yuan, which is 224.7 billion yuan more than the previous year, primarily driven by government bonds and corporate bonds [3]. - Government bonds were identified as the main factor for the rapid growth in social financing, with special refinancing bonds and local special bonds contributing significantly [3]. - Corporate bond financing also saw an increase, with the average yield on 5-year AAA corporate bonds dropping to 1.97% in May, encouraging companies to issue bonds [3]. M1 Growth and Economic Activity - M1 growth accelerated, with a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, up 0.8 percentage points from the previous month [3]. - The increase in "active money" reflects the effectiveness of recent financial support measures, indicating a recovery in investment and consumption activities [4]. Loan Growth and Structure - RMB loans increased by 1.068 trillion yuan in the first five months, with a total loan balance of 266.32 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 7.1% [6]. - The structure of loans shows positive trends, with inclusive small and micro loans growing by 11.6% and medium to long-term loans for manufacturing increasing by 8.8% [7]. - The recent interest rate cuts have supported loan demand, with banks reporting increased willingness to borrow due to lower rates [8]. Financial Stability Outlook - Financial growth is expected to remain stable, supported by resilient economic development and effective fiscal policies [11]. - The central bank's recent financial support measures, including rate cuts and liquidity provisions, are anticipated to enhance market confidence and support economic recovery [11].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the growth of social financing and the stability of monetary supply are crucial for supporting economic recovery, with a notable increase in government bond issuance driving this growth [1][2][8] - As of the end of May, the total social financing scale reached 426.16 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 8.7%, with government bonds being the primary driver of this increase [2][4] - The People's Bank of China has implemented a series of financial support measures, including interest rate cuts and structural monetary policy tools, which have begun to take effect and are expected to maintain liquidity at a reasonable level [1][6][8] Group 2 - The issuance of special refinancing bonds has been significant, with over 2 trillion yuan issued in the last quarter of the previous year and more than 1.6 trillion yuan this year, which has helped to replace bank loans and maintain loan growth around 8% [3][6] - The growth of fixed asset investment funding sources, including government bonds, has outpaced other sources, with a year-on-year increase of 16.7% [4][5] - The trend of bonds substituting loans is evident, with nearly 90% of social financing comprising bonds and loans, indicating a complementary relationship that supports economic stability [2][3] Group 3 - The growth of M1 and M2 money supply indicates a positive trend in liquidity, with M1 growing by 2.3% and M2 by 7.9% as of the end of May, reflecting the effectiveness of recent monetary policies [7][8] - The overall loan balance reached 266.32 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 7.1%, and specific sectors like small and micro enterprises and manufacturing showing even higher growth rates [6][7] - The current economic environment, characterized by active fiscal policies and a resilient economic foundation, is expected to support stable growth in financial totals moving forward [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the banking industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding the market benchmark index by over 15% in the next 6-12 months [1]. Core Insights - The April credit data showed a significant decline due to insufficient demand, hidden debt replacement, and seasonal factors, leading to a "smaller month" characteristic. In May, loan issuance is expected to seasonally increase but may still be constrained by a lack of effective demand, resulting in a year-on-year decrease [4][5]. - The report predicts that May's new RMB loans will be around 700 billion, with a growth rate of approximately 7.1%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points from the end of April. The overall credit expansion is expected to remain weak due to insufficient effective demand [5][16]. - The report anticipates that the growth of social financing (社融) in May will be stable at around 1.9 trillion, maintaining a growth rate of 8.7%, supported mainly by government bond issuance [14][21]. Summary by Sections Credit Market Outlook - In May, the new RMB loans are expected to be around 700 billion, with a year-on-year decrease of 250 billion. The credit issuance will show a seasonal rebound but will still be affected by insufficient effective demand [4][5]. - The report highlights that the corporate sector remains the mainstay of credit expansion, while retail lending continues to show weak performance. Corporate medium and long-term loans are expected to support growth, while retail loans are anticipated to remain subdued due to weak consumer demand [5][7]. Social Financing - The report forecasts that social financing will see an addition of approximately 1.9 trillion in May, with a stable growth rate of 8.7%. This stability is largely attributed to the continued issuance of government bonds [14][21]. - The breakdown of social financing indicates that the new RMB loans will contribute around 500 billion, with a year-on-year decrease of about 300 billion. The report also notes a low strength of bill discounting compared to April [15][16]. Monetary Supply - The report expects a slight upward adjustment in M1 growth for May, while M2 growth is anticipated to remain stable at around 7.9% to 8%, similar to the end of April. The growth of M1 is influenced by seasonal factors and the low base effect from the previous year [18][21]. - The report discusses the impact of fiscal deposits on the growth of resident and corporate deposits, indicating that government deposits may exert a certain crowding-out effect on these deposits [19][21].

银行 | 证券研究报告 — 行业点评 2025 年 5 月 19 日 红利仍然是银行的主线，关注银行股投资价值，建议关注招商银行、农业银行。 政府债靠前发力，社融同比多增 4 月社融余额同比增长 8.7%，较上月回升 0.3 个百分点，4 月社融增量 1.16 万亿元，同比多增 1.22 万亿元，略少于万得一致预期 1.26 万亿元。主要支 撑来自政府债、企业债和人民币贷款，同比多增主要来自政府债。 4 月政府债券净融资 9729 万亿元，同比多增 1.07 万亿元。企业直接融资增加 2731 亿元，同比多增 838 亿元。4 月人民币贷款新增 884 亿元，同比少增 2465 亿元。委托贷款和信托贷款合计同比多减 310 亿元：委托贷款略降 2 亿元， 同比少减 91 亿元，信托贷款下降 77 亿元，同比多减 219 亿元，未贴现银票 下降 2794 亿元，同比少减 1696 亿元，贡献同比多增。 信贷需求偏弱，票据高增冲量 4 月人民币贷款新增 2800 亿元，同比少增 4500 亿元，推测或由于"对等关 税"冲击，信贷需求偏弱。 强于大市 4 月金融数据点评 关税冲击影响信贷需求 4 月全口径人民币贷款 ...

行业报告 | 行业专题研究 银行 证券研究报告 4 月金融数据点评：信贷"小月更小" 事件：2025 年 5 月 14 日，央行公布 2025 年 4 月金融统计数据。 （1）4 月人民币贷款新增 2800 亿，同比少增 4500 亿。 （2）4 月新增社融 1.16 万亿，同比少减 1.22 万亿，社融存量同比增速较 2025 年 3 月末提升 0.3pct 至 8.7%。 （3）4 月 M2 同比增长 8.0%，环比提升 1pct；新口径 M1 同比增长 1.5%， 环比下滑 0.1pct；M2-M1 增速剪刀差环比扩张 1.1pct 至 6.5%。 点评： 1.三重因素影响下，信贷"小月更小" 作为传统信贷小月，4 月增量回落本是正常现象。但今年 4 月信贷大幅同比 少增，与 3 月信贷超预期同比多增，形成鲜明对比。对于这一现象，我们 认为有以下三点原因： 其一，信贷前置发力导致储备项目透支严重。4 月对公中长贷新增 2500 亿， 远低于 2020-2024 年同期的均值 5115 亿，同比少增 1600 亿。 其二，季末信贷冲量后，季初月份集中到期压力较大。4 月对公短贷新增 -4800 亿，创历史 ...

丨证券研究报告丨 固定收益丨点评报告 [Table_Title] 政府债仍是最主要支撑项——2025 年 4 月金融 数据点评 报告要点 [Table_Summary] 2025 年 4 月存量社融同比 8.7%，增速环比提升 0.3 个百分点，从增量结构上来看，政府债仍 为主要贡献项。2025 年 4 月 M1 同比增速为 1.5%，增速环比下降 0.1 个百分点；M2 同比增 速为 8.0%，增速环比提升 1 个百分点。存款结构方面，4 月为税收"大月"，叠加政府债发行， 财政存款收大于支，对企业和居民存款形成一定的挤出效应，另外 4 月债市收益率下行或带动 居民存款分流至理财等非银机构。 分析师及联系人 [Table_Author] 赵增辉 马月 SAC：S0490524080003 SAC：S0490125010043 SFC：BVN394 请阅读最后评级说明和重要声明 %% %% %% %% research.95579.com 1 [Table_Title 政府债仍是最主要支撑项—— 2] 2025 年 4 月金融 数据点评 [Table_Summary2] 事件描述 2025 年 4 月人民币贷 ...

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" indicating a positive outlook for the sector compared to the overall market performance [25]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that in April 2025, new social financing (社融) amounted to approximately 1.16 trillion yuan, which is an increase of 1.22 trillion yuan year-on-year, with a year-on-year growth rate of 8.7% [3][4]. - The report anticipates that credit growth will remain stable throughout 2025, with an estimated annual credit increment of around 18.1 trillion yuan, leading to a credit growth rate of approximately 7.1% [4]. - The report emphasizes the importance of government bonds as a primary support for social financing, with government bond issuance in April reaching about 972.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.07 trillion yuan [4][10]. Summary by Sections Credit Market Analysis - In April, new credit was 280 billion yuan, a decrease of 450 billion yuan year-on-year, attributed to the seasonal nature of credit in this period and the impact of debt replacement [4]. - Corporate loans saw a year-on-year decrease of approximately 2.5 trillion yuan, reflecting weak demand in the corporate sector [4][15]. - Retail credit demand remains under pressure, with a net decrease of 521.6 billion yuan in household loans, indicating a lack of sustained momentum in the housing market [4][18]. Monetary Supply - M1 increased by 1.5% year-on-year, while M2 grew by 8.0%, showing a rebound in growth rates [8][4]. - The report notes that the decline in deposits was significant, with a net decrease of 440 billion yuan in April, reflecting a shift in risk preferences among investors [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that bank stocks are attractive in both counter-cyclical and pro-cyclical contexts, with high dividend yields becoming increasingly appealing [4]. - Specific banks recommended for investment include Agricultural Bank of China (A+H), Chongqing Bank, and Suzhou Bank, among others, due to their solid provisioning and growth potential under favorable policies [4].

Core Viewpoint - The financial data for April indicates a significant impact on credit due to external factors, with bills becoming a major support for credit growth [2][6]. Group 1: Credit and Loans - New RMB loans in April amounted to 280 billion, a decrease of 450 billion year-on-year, falling short of market expectations [7][11]. - The corporate sector showed a more pronounced impact from tariffs, with corporate loans increasing by 610 billion, down from 860 billion year-on-year [8]. - Bills financing accounted for 297.9% of the new credit in April, highlighting its critical role in supporting credit growth [8][13]. Group 2: Deposits - Total RMB deposits decreased by 440 billion in April, with significant changes in the structure, particularly in non-bank financial institutions which saw an increase of 1.57 trillion [12]. - The increase in non-bank financial deposits is attributed to a shift in investment preferences due to volatility in the bond market [12]. Group 3: Social Financing - Social financing increased by 1.16 trillion in April, with a growth rate of 8.7%, marking a significant rise due to a low base effect [13]. - Government bonds played a crucial role, with new issuance reaching 9.76 trillion, a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.07 trillion [13]. Group 4: Conclusions and Implications - The April data reflects a seasonal decline in credit, exacerbated by tariff impacts, with expectations of a potential decline in growth rates as base effects fade [6][17]. - The central bank is responding by increasing structural relending quotas to stimulate credit demand in the service sector [17].

Core Insights - The report emphasizes that identifying the performance turning point is crucial for the market to move out of the bottom-seeking phase, with market bottoms typically leading performance turning points by 1-2 quarters [2] - The report highlights the importance of combining leading indicators with coincident indicators for better economic bottom assessments, as relying solely on coincident indicators may lead to delayed confirmations [2] - The key to breaking out of the bottom-seeking phase lies in the sustainability of M1 recovery, with household medium and long-term loans being a more critical indicator [2] Economic Indicators - The April manufacturing PMI significantly dropped to 49%, indicating a contraction for the first time since February, down from 50.5% [4] - M1 showed a slight year-on-year decline, while M2 increased, and the total social financing stock rose year-on-year, indicating a rebound in excess liquidity [7] - The total social financing increment in April was 1.16 trillion yuan, which is 12.243 billion yuan more than the same period last year, with a slight recovery in new government bonds but a negative year-on-year change in new RMB loans [9] Leading Indicators - The report notes that M2 leads M1, which in turn leads the stock market bottom, with M2 showing a year-on-year increase of 8% in April, up from 7% [7] - The social financing pulse increased to 26.16% in April, up from 25.41%, with new government bonds showing a slight recovery while new RMB loans turned negative [9] - The report indicates that the decline in household medium and long-term loans is closely related to the real estate sales cycle, with April showing a year-on-year decrease of 12.97% for household medium and long-term loans [12] Monetary Policy and Market Sentiment - The report discusses that the narrowing of the decline in household and corporate loans is essential for market recovery, with the April average DR007 rate marginally dropping to 1.73% [15] - The central bank's recent decision to lower the reserve requirement ratio and policy interest rates is aimed at stabilizing the market [15] - The report mentions that the recovery in social financing and M2, along with improved export performance, reflects a resilient Chinese economy despite the macroeconomic downturn [18]