Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The bond market has been continuously adjusting at the beginning of the year, with the 10-year and 30-year Treasury bond yields breaking through key levels. Historically, bond market yields usually choose a direction around mid-January. The probability of a unilateral upward movement in yields at the turn of the year is extremely low. Over the past 10 years, yields have shown a V-shaped pattern in 5 years, an inverted V-shaped pattern in 2 years, a unilateral downward movement in 2 years, and a unilateral upward movement in 1 year [2]. - The direction of yields after mid-January depends on the verification of expectations after the end of the information vacuum period. If the verification falls short of expectations, yields usually return to pre-expectation levels. Currently, market concerns focus on factors such as ultra-long bond supply, the spring rally in equities, and less-than-expected monetary easing. However, since the third quarter of last year, the bond market has already priced in these negative factors, and the likelihood of these factors further exceeding expectations seems low [2]. - The effective upper limits for the 10-year and 30-year Treasury bond yields are 1.85% and 2.3% respectively. Short-term deviations do not represent a sustained breakthrough. The bond market requires patience, and investors should wait for opportunities around mid-January [2]. Summary by Directory How to Evaluate the Indicators at the Beginning of the Year? How to View the Market Expectations and Actual Trends Since the Beginning of 2022? - In early 2022, the expectation gap was between the verification of loose monetary policy and strong credit growth. Interest rates first declined due to expectations of monetary easing after a mid-January interest rate cut, but then rebounded as the strong start of the year became more apparent [10]. - In early 2023, the expectation gap was the actual strength of the post-pandemic economic recovery. Despite a tightening of the money supply, bond yields declined as the economic recovery fell short of expectations and the government set a relatively modest economic growth target [11]. - In early 2024, the expectation gap was the disappointment in incremental policies and the strong start of the year. After initial expectations for further growth-stabilizing policies faded, bond yields entered a second phase of decline as property and fiscal policies underperformed and government bond issuance was slow [12]. - In early 2025, the expectation gap was a significant reversal in expectations of monetary easing. Rooted in factors such as the strong start of the year, Sino-US relations, and technological narratives, risk appetite increased, leading to a tightening of funds by the central bank [13]. How Much Impact Do the Quality of the Strong Start and Supply Have? - The final verification of the strong start will come in March or April. In the short term, the market focuses on financial data and the PMI. Over the past 4 years, the net financing increment of government bonds from January to February has been most correlated with yield changes. If the year-on-year increase exceeds 50 billion yuan, the bond market may face pressure. Credit, PMI, and yield changes have a weak correlation, and the relationship between social financing and yields depends on market expectations [18]. Does the Stock-Bond跷跷板 Relationship Hold at the Beginning of the Year? - Since 2022, the short-term performance of stocks and bonds has shown some correlation, but the relationship may weaken after mid-January [19]. How to View Sino-US Disturbances? - Sino-US relations are a key factor. The impact on the bond market depends on the comparison between actual situations and market expectations [23][24]. How Much Impact Does the Money Supply Have? - The money supply is affected by various factors such as the economic situation, Sino-US relations, and the stock market. At the beginning of the year, the money supply is crucial. Before the Spring Festival, interest rates tend to rise seasonally, and whether this leads to a tight money supply depends on the central bank's attitude. A tight money supply can impede yield declines [26]. Is There a Final Decline? What Experience Can We Learn from History? - Regarding social financing and government bond supply, it is expected that the social financing growth rate from January to February will remain flat or increase slightly by 0.1 percentage points, and the net financing of government bonds will increase by more than 70 billion yuan compared to the same period last year. However, the central bank's bond purchases may offset the impact of supply [28]. - Regarding the stock-bond relationship, the stock market's spring rally may disrupt the bond market, but the stock market's ability to continuously rise and the potential decoupling of stock and bond trends after mid-January suggest that the stock market may not pose a long-term negative impact on the bond market [29][30]. - Regarding Sino-US relations, the market has been optimistic about Sino-US relations since the third quarter of last year. The likelihood of further unexpected improvement in Sino-US relations is lower than the possibility of negative changes, which is relatively favorable for the bond market [31][32]. - Regarding the money supply, the money supply has been improving since December. With the early issuance of government bonds and the central bank's view that interest rates have returned to a reasonable level, the central bank is likely to maintain a supportive stance, at least avoiding a repeat of last year's first-quarter situation [34]. A Magical Market Rule - Observing bond yields from November of the previous year to March of the following year, a pattern has emerged. Since 2016, a phased reversal has been the most common, with a V-shaped pattern in 5 years, an inverted V-shaped pattern in 2 years, a unilateral downward movement in 2 years, and a unilateral upward movement in 1 year. The probability of a unilateral upward movement is extremely low [35]. How Has the Market Performed in the First Quarter in Recent Years? - In the first quarter of 2022, yields first declined and then rose. Interest rate cuts and the COVID-19 situation initially pushed yields down, but expectations of strong credit growth and local property policies led to an increase in yields [46]. - In the first quarter of 2023, yields first rose and then fell. A tightening of funds and expectations of post-pandemic economic recovery pushed yields up at the beginning of the year, but unmet expectations, a lower economic growth target, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and a reserve requirement ratio cut led to a decline in yields [47][49]. - In the first quarter of 2024, yields declined steadily. Weak fundamentals, a poor stock market performance, a reserve requirement ratio cut, disappointing incremental policies, and a reduction in deposit rates contributed to the decline. Regulatory concerns about interest rate risk in March provided some resistance to the downward trend [52]. - In the first quarter of 2025, yields rose steadily. The central bank's suspension of bond purchases, a rise in the stock market driven by Deepseek, a structural stabilization of the economy, and better-than-expected US tariff policies led to an increase in yields [54].

Core Viewpoint - The chief economist of Minsheng Bank, Wen Bin, suggests that the bond market interest rates will experience a rapid decline from the end of 2024 to early 2025, indicating an overpricing of monetary policy easing and weakening fundamentals [1] Group 1: Interest Rate Projections - After the interest rate cut in May 2025, the 10-year government bond yield did not show a significant decline and continued to rise in the second half of the year, reflecting a correction of previous overpricing [1] - For 2026, the impact of monetary policy is expected to become more neutral, with marginal improvements in fundamentals gradually influencing the pricing of bond market interest rates [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Considering the new regulations for public funds and the rectification of wealth management valuations, there is an anticipated diversion of funds from the bond market [1] - The 10-year government bond yield is expected to have a slight upward shift, likely operating within the range of 1.6% to 2.0% [1]

Group 1: Macroeconomic Overview - The national general public budget revenue increased by 0.8% year-on-year from January to October 2025, with a marginal recovery in October at 3.2% compared to 2.6% in September, driven by tax revenue improvements and the effects of anti-involution policies [3] - The national general public budget expenditure grew by 2% year-on-year from January to October 2025, but saw a significant decline in October with a -9.8% growth rate, down from 3.1% in September, indicating a need for continued fiscal support to stabilize the economy [4] - Government fund budget revenue decreased by 2.8% year-on-year from January to October 2025, with a sharp decline of -18.4% in October, attributed to the accelerated adjustment in the real estate market [4] Group 2: Fiscal Policy and Measures - To ensure the continuation of proactive policies in the fourth quarter, incremental policies are being implemented, including the deployment of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools in October 2025 [5] - The central government allocated 500 billion yuan from local government debt limits in October 2025, including an additional 200 billion yuan in special bond quotas to support investment construction in certain provinces [5] Group 3: Investment Insights - The analysis indicates a divergence between macroeconomic variables and asset prices, with government leverage increasing while household and corporate leverage remains stable or declines, leading to rising interest rates independent of the recovery in household and corporate sectors [10] - The report suggests that the solid income and interest rate differentials have been largely neutralized, making it crucial to seek alpha in future investments, emphasizing the importance of risk preference and careful asset selection [11]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges of making investment decisions in the face of market fluctuations and the tendency to hope for a return to previous price levels, which can hinder timely actions [1]. Group 1: Market Conditions - The central bank conducted a significant operation with 1,658 billion yuan in 7-day reverse repos and 6,000 billion yuan in 14-day reverse repos, resulting in a net injection of 4,115 billion yuan into the market [3][5]. - The interbank funding rates showed a notable decline, with DR001 dropping over 15 basis points to around 1.32% and DR007 decreasing by 7 basis points to approximately 1.53% [3]. - The 10-year government bond yield fluctuated slightly, closing at 1.799% after reaching a low of 1.795% during the day [5][6]. Group 2: Financing Trends - The interbank certificates of deposit have seen a negative net financing for four consecutive months, which is expected to set a record for the longest continuous net repayment period [6]. - The reasons for this trend include a large amount of maturing debt, an increase in recent issuance rates from 1.6% to 1.7%, and weak loan demand [6]. Group 3: Bond Market Performance - The bond market exhibited mixed performance, with the sentiment being cautious in the morning session, leading to slight increases in yields [5]. - The trading volume for various repo rates showed significant changes, with R001 at 25,029.28 billion yuan, down by 36,410.45 billion yuan, and R007 at 31,317.05 billion yuan, up by 28,680.99 billion yuan [4][8].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report - In previous bond bull years since 2019 (excluding 2020), the bond market often reached a low point in August. This year, considering fundamentals, institutional behavior, and bond supply, the previous "anti - involution" trading in the bond market has cooled marginally. Related policies will mainly raise the interest rate fluctuation center, and the probability of driving a significant upward movement in interest rates is low. With the central bank's positive attitude towards protecting the capital market, bond market interest rates are expected to remain volatile [5][23]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Review of August Market Trends in Previous Years - **2019**: Intensified Sino - US trade friction pushed bond market interest rates down. However, in August, inflation data exceeded expectations, and financial data also exceeded expectations. The Sino - US trade negotiation showed signs of easing, and the TMLF was absent in October, causing bond market interest rates to rise from August to October [7]. - **2021**: The central bank's full - scale reserve requirement ratio cut in early July led to abundant liquidity and a decline in bond market interest rates. In August, the issuance of local bonds increased, and positive signals from the State Council executive meeting and the increase in new re - loan quotas in September raised expectations of broad credit and drove up interest rates [7]. - **2022**: Multiple rounds of reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts led to loose liquidity and a decline in bond market interest rates. In August, the State Council executive meeting proposed an additional 300 billion yuan in policy - based and development - oriented financial instruments, and the PMI entered the expansion range in September, causing bond yields to rise [7]. - **2023**: Disappointing economic data in May and multiple interest rate cuts led to a decline in bond market interest rates. Starting from late August, a series of real - estate stabilization policies were introduced, and economic data in August was better than expected, causing bond market interest rates to rise [8]. - **2024**: The central bank's interest rate cut in July drove bond market interest rates down. In August, the Jiangsu branch of the People's Bank of China required rural commercial banks to pay attention to long - bond holding risks, and the central bank's second - quarter monetary policy implementation report mentioned medium - and long - term interest rate risks, causing interest rates to rise [10]. 2. Reasons for the Frequent Appearance of Inflection Points in August 2.1 Fundamental Factors - After the Politburo meeting in July, a series of growth - stabilizing policies are usually introduced around August, leading to a "first - down - then - up" bond market trend. However, based on this year's Politburo meeting, the probability of interest rate cuts in the short term is low, and the possibility of introducing incremental policies this year is small, with limited impact on the bond market [11][12]. 2.2 Institutional Behavior Factors - From September to the fourth quarter, it is usually the redemption period for wealth management products, increasing the pressure on bond market adjustments. The correlation between the stock market and the bond market strengthens during external shocks, but in other cases, the direct impact of the stock market's rise on the bond market is limited, and the suppression of the bond market by the stock market is expected to gradually weaken [14][15]. 2.3 Supply Factors - Around August, the supply of local bonds is usually large, which is negative for the bond market. However, this year, the issuance rhythm of local special bonds has advanced, and the issuance speed from July to September may be relatively smooth, resulting in limited marginal supply pressure on the bond market in August [18][19]. 3. Outlook on the Current Market - **Fundamentals**: The possibility of introducing incremental policies this year is small, with limited impact on the bond market [22]. - **Institutional Behavior**: The bond - allocating power of wealth management products usually declines marginally from August to September, which may put upward pressure on the bond market. The suppression of the bond market by the stock market is expected to gradually weaken [22]. - **Bond Supply**: The marginal supply pressure on the bond market in August is limited [22].

Core Viewpoint - The recent policy adjustment by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration to reinstate VAT on interest income from newly issued government bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds starting August 8 is expected to have a significant impact on institutional behavior and the bond market dynamics, leading to a widening spread between new and old bonds [3][4][7]. Summary by Sections Policy Changes - Starting August 8, interest income from newly issued government bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds will be subject to VAT, with a rate of 6% for banks and 3% for asset management products. Existing bonds issued before this date will remain exempt from VAT until maturity [3][4][6]. Market Reactions - Following the announcement, the bond market reacted with a quick rise in yields, followed by a sharp decline, reflecting mixed investor sentiment regarding the tax implications [5][8]. Institutional Impact - Financial institutions, particularly banks, are expected to adjust their investment strategies in response to the new tax regime. The certainty of tax liabilities on interest income may lead banks to increase their external investment scale to mitigate the impact on returns [11][12]. Tax Revenue Projections - The tax adjustments are projected to generate additional tax revenue of approximately 321 billion, 648 billion, and 988 billion from 2025 to 2027, respectively. In a steady state, the annual tax revenue could reach about 208.6 billion if the current bond stock is taxed [9][10]. Spread Dynamics - The policy is likely to create a widening spread between new and old bonds, as the new bonds will carry a tax burden that the older bonds do not. This could lead to a dual pricing mechanism in the market, with institutions favoring older bonds to avoid the new tax implications [10][13][14]. Long-term Market Trends - The tax changes may lead to a structural shift in the bond market, with funds potentially flowing towards credit assets and equities, as the attractiveness of taxable bonds diminishes. The overall impact on bond yields is expected to be limited, with estimates suggesting a yield impact of around 5 to 10 basis points [12][14].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and seizing investment opportunities while avoiding risks, highlighting the current market dynamics in the bond and stock sectors. Group 1: Market Overview - The funding environment is balanced and slightly loose, with long-term bond yields showing a significant upward trend [1] - The central bank conducted a 2,148 billion yuan 7-day reverse repurchase operation, with a net withdrawal of 2,477 billion yuan today [1] - The funding rates continue to decline, with DR001 around 1.31% and DR007 around 1.47% [1] Group 2: Bond Market Performance - The sentiment in the bond market remained stable in the morning, with the 10-year government bond yield opening at 1.677% and showing strong fluctuations [3] - The bond market experienced a sell-off, with bond funds continuing to redeem, pushing the yield up to 1.692% [3] - The 10-year government bond yield reached a correction high of around 1.7%, the highest since April 7, indicating a need to observe support levels [3] Group 3: Stock Market Dynamics - The stock market and commodities performed strongly, with news of the National Energy Administration ordering the suspension of overproducing coal mines, leading to a surge in prices for coking coal and polysilicon [2][3] - The Shanghai Composite Index recorded five consecutive days of gains, reaching a new high for the year [3] - The article critiques the reliance on fiscal measures, suggesting that shutting down a few mines can significantly impact inflation and market performance [3]

Group 1 - The article discusses the concept of false breakouts in trading, suggesting that recognizing these can lead to more confident counter-trading actions [1] - It highlights the current macroeconomic environment, indicating a balanced and slightly loose funding situation with a small decline in long-term bond yields [1][3] - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation of 291.1 billion yuan, with a net injection of 148.6 billion yuan after 142.5 billion yuan of reverse repos matured [1][2] Group 2 - The U.S. appellate court temporarily reinstated Trump tariffs, contributing to a weak stock market and a slight decline in bond market rates [2][3] - The 10-year government bond yield opened slightly lower and fluctuated, with the lowest rate reaching 1.667% before closing at 1.675% [3][4] - Market participants were closely monitoring the central bank's announcements regarding bond purchases, although no such operations were conducted, leading to a slight rebound in rates [3][4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report - The time point for the certificate of deposit (CD) interest rate to return to a downward trend may be earlier than market expectations. Despite the existence of factors such as increased supply of interest - bearing bonds, deposit rate cuts, and the end - of - June factor that cause marginal tightening pressure on the capital market, the market has made preparations. The outflow of bank deposits due to rate cuts may increase the demand for CD allocation, and the CD issuance rhythm and bank behavior also support the earlier return of CD rates to a downward trend. If so, it will also bring a repair opportunity for the bond market interest rate to decline steeply [4][7][9]. Summary According to the Directory 1 Fixed Income Market Observation and Thinking - Market concerns about the upward risk of CD interest rates have resurfaced, mainly due to increased supply of interest - bearing bonds, deposit rate cuts increasing bank liability pressure, and the end - of - June factor. However, the market has prepared, and the CD interest rate may return to a downward trend earlier than expected [4][7]. - Deposit rate cuts may lead to bank deposit outflows, but the funds are likely to enter fixed - income asset management products, increasing CD allocation demand and potentially pushing CD rates down [4][7]. - From the perspective of CD issuance rhythm, if banks expect tight funds at the beginning of the year and increase CD financing, the CD rate may decline earlier when facing the end - of - June factor [4][8]. - Bank behavior shows that the slowdown in the expansion pressure of inter - bank liabilities relative to assets helps stabilize CD rates [4][8]. 2 Fixed Income Market Outlook 2.1 This Week's Attention and Important Data Release - This week, China will release the official manufacturing PMI for May, the US will release the core PCE for April, and the eurozone will release the industrial sentiment index for May [17][18]. 2.2 This Week's Interest - Bearing Bond Supply Scale Estimation - This week, it is expected to issue 328.2 billion yuan of interest - bearing bonds, which is at a relatively low level compared to the same period. There are no treasury bond issuance plans, 39 local bonds are planned to be issued with a scale of 228.2 billion yuan, and the actual issuance scale of policy - based financial bonds is expected to be around 100 billion yuan [18]. 3 Interest - Bearing Bond Review and Outlook 3.1 Central Bank's Injection and Capital Market Conditions - The central bank's reverse repurchase volume increased, with a total injection of 946 billion yuan, and the MLF roll - over was 500 billion yuan, resulting in a net injection of 120 billion yuan in the open market after considering maturities. The capital market interest rate fluctuated more, with the trading volume of inter - bank pledged repurchase falling, and the overnight proportion averaging around 87%. The capital interest rate declined but still had large intraday fluctuations [23][24]. - The CD issuance scale rebounded, and the interest rate increased. From May 19th to May 25th, the issuance scale was 714.3 billion yuan, the maturity scale was 738.3 billion yuan, and the net financing was - 24 billion yuan. The issuance and interest rates of different types of banks and different maturities also changed [30][31]. 3.2 The Bond Market Continues to Rise After Exhausting Positive Factors - Last week, long - term interest rates mainly rose, while medium - and short - term interest rates continued to decline slightly. Factors included large intraday fluctuations in capital interest rates, strong profit - taking sentiment after the dual cuts, and a significant increase in the issuance price of ultra - long - term primary treasury bonds. On May 23rd, the yields of 1 - year, 3 - year, 5 - year, 7 - year, and 10 - year treasury bonds changed by - 0.2bp, - 0.9bp, - 1.0bp, - 1.6bp, and 3.3bp respectively compared to the previous week [40]. 4 High - Frequency Data - On the production side, most of the operating rates declined, such as the blast furnace operating rate, semi - steel tire operating rate, and petroleum asphalt operating rate, while the PTA operating rate increased. The average daily crude steel production in early May decreased year - on - year [49]. - On the demand side, the year - on - year growth rates of passenger car manufacturers' wholesale and retail sales remained positive, land trading volume increased, and the sales area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities increased, with a year - on - year growth rate of about - 9%. The SCFI and CCFI composite indices changed by 7.2% and 0.2% respectively [49]. - In terms of prices, crude oil prices declined, copper and aluminum prices diverged, coal prices diverged, and the prices of building materials, cement, and glass in the middle reaches also declined. Vegetable and fruit prices in the downstream consumption sector declined slightly, while pork prices remained flat [50].

Core Viewpoint - The scale of bank wealth management has returned to historical highs, reaching 31.33 trillion yuan in May, marking a significant recovery after the redemption wave in 2022 [1] Group 1: Wealth Management Scale Trends - The bank wealth management scale typically experiences a "quarter-end decline and quarter-beginning recovery" pattern, with a notable increase of 2.05 trillion yuan in April 2025, aligning with seasonal trends [2] - The growth in April is attributed to a strong bond market and a "deposit migration" effect due to multiple small and medium-sized banks lowering deposit rates [2] - As of April 2025, the top three institutions in wealth management scale are China Merchants Bank Wealth Management, Xinyu Wealth Management, and Xinyin Wealth Management, with significant growth observed in major state-owned banks [5][6] Group 2: Yield and Performance of Wealth Management Products - The average annualized yield of pure fixed-income wealth management products rose to 3.35% in April, while the proportion of products below par decreased to 0.5% [3] - Despite a slight recovery in yields, the performance benchmark for newly issued wealth management products continues to decline, with benchmarks for various durations showing decreases compared to March [3][4] - Analysts predict that the yields of fixed-income wealth management products may drop to around 2% due to historically low bond yields [4] Group 3: Future Outlook and Challenges - A new round of deposit rate cuts is expected to drive further growth in wealth management scale, potentially reaching 33 trillion yuan by the end of the year [7] - However, challenges remain as low credit bond yields may reduce the attractiveness of wealth management products, and regulatory changes could increase net asset value volatility [7][8] - The dynamics of the stock and bond markets, along with the impact of regulatory reforms on investor experience, will significantly influence the future growth of wealth management scale [8]