Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - From July 14th to July 20th, the issuance guiding rates announced by the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors showed divergence, with high - grade rates rising overall and medium - low - grade rates falling overall, with a change range of - 5 BP to 3 BP. The issuance scale of credit bonds decreased slightly month - on - month, and the net financing amount also decreased. In the secondary market, the trading volume of credit bonds continued to decline, and the yields of credit bonds decreased overall. The credit spreads of medium - short - term notes, enterprise bonds, and urban investment bonds narrowed overall. [1][62] - From a long - term perspective, the yields of credit bonds are still in a downward channel. Due to the current high price, the risk of chasing high is relatively large. When allocating, investors can wait for opportunities and increase positions during adjustments. They should focus on the change trend of interest - rate bonds and the coupon value of individual bonds. At present, the effect of credit sinking is not good, and there is a demand to increase the duration to increase returns. High - grade 5 - year varieties can be considered first. [1][62] - The central and local governments have continuously optimized real - estate policies, which have played a positive role in promoting the real - estate market to stop falling and stabilize. For real - estate bonds, investors with high risk preferences can consider early layout, focusing on central and state - owned enterprises with stable historical valuations and high - quality private - enterprise bonds with strong guarantees. For urban investment bonds, the possibility of default is very low, and they can still be a key allocation variety of credit bonds. [2][66][68] Summary by Directory 1. Primary Market Situation 1.1 Issuance and Maturity Scale - From July 14th to July 20th, a total of 343 credit bonds were issued, with an issuance amount of 281.016 billion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 0.66%. The net financing amount was 44.902 billion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 38.421 billion yuan. [12] - In terms of different varieties, the issuance amounts of corporate bonds and private placement notes decreased, while those of enterprise bonds, medium - term notes, and short - term financing bills increased. The net financing amounts of enterprise bonds and private placement notes increased, while those of corporate bonds, medium - term notes, and short - term financing bills decreased. The net financing amounts of enterprise bonds, private placement notes, and short - term financing bills were negative, while those of corporate bonds and medium - term notes were positive. [13] 1.2 Issuance Interest Rates - The issuance guiding rates announced by the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors showed divergence. High - grade rates rose overall, and medium - low - grade rates fell overall, with a change range of - 5 BP to 3 BP. By term, the 1 - year, 3 - year, 5 - year, and 7 - year varieties had different interest - rate change ranges. By grade, different grades also had different interest - rate change ranges. [14] 2. Secondary Market Situation 2.1 Market Trading Volume - From July 14th to July 20th, the total trading volume of credit bonds was 864.586 billion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 5.24%. The trading volumes of all varieties decreased. [19] 2.2 Credit Spreads - For medium - short - term notes, all varieties' credit spreads narrowed. For enterprise bonds, all varieties' credit spreads narrowed. For urban investment bonds, most varieties' credit spreads narrowed, but there were some exceptions in specific grades and terms. [22][33][37] 2.3 Term Spreads and Rating Spreads - For AA + medium - short - term notes, the 3Y - 1Y term spread narrowed by 0.35 BP, the 5Y - 3Y term spread narrowed by 0.44 BP, and the 7Y - 3Y term spread widened by 2.17 BP. For 3 - year medium - short - term notes, the (AA - )-(AAA) rating spread narrowed by 1.00 BP, the (AA)-(AAA) rating spread widened by 1.00 BP, and the (AA + )-(AAA) rating spread remained unchanged. [46] - For AA + enterprise bonds, the 3Y - 1Y term spread narrowed by 1.19 BP, the 5Y - 3Y term spread widened by 0.78 BP, and the 7Y - 3Y term spread widened by 1.28 BP. For 3 - year enterprise bonds, the (AA - )-(AAA) rating spread widened by 1.00 BP, the (AA)-(AAA) rating spread widened by 1.00 BP, and the (AA + )-(AAA) rating spread remained unchanged. [52] - For AA + urban investment bonds, the 3Y - 1Y term spread narrowed by 0.45 BP, the 5Y - 3Y term spread widened by 2.29 BP, and the 7Y - 3Y term spread widened by 1.24 BP. For 3 - year urban investment bonds, the (AA - )-(AAA) rating spread widened by 7.00 BP, the (AA)-(AAA) rating spread widened by 2.00 BP, and the (AA + )-(AAA) rating spread widened by 1.00 BP. [55] 3. Credit Rating Adjustment and Default Bond Statistics 3.1 Credit Rating Adjustment Statistics - From July 14th to July 20th, a total of 4 companies had their ratings (including outlooks) adjusted, with 1 downgraded and 3 upgraded. [59] 3.2 Default and Extended - Maturity Bond Statistics - From July 14th to July 20th, there were no credit - bond defaults or bond - maturity extensions. [61] 4. Investment Views - The investment views are basically the same as the core viewpoints, emphasizing the current situation of credit - bond issuance, trading, and spread changes, and providing investment suggestions from absolute and relative return perspectives. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the impact of stable - growth policies, capital - market conditions, and supply - demand patterns on the bond market. [1][62] - For real - estate bonds, with the real - estate market showing signs of stabilization, investors with high risk preferences can consider early layout, focusing on high - quality bonds and properly speculating on the trading opportunities brought by the valuation repair of undervalued real - estate enterprise bonds. For urban investment bonds, they can still be a key allocation variety, and the short - term credit risk is controllable. [2][66][68]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent recovery in Dalian's real estate market, with new home prices rising significantly, reflecting the city's economic rebound and potential for future growth [4][5][7]. Group 1: Real Estate Market Dynamics - In April, Dalian's new home prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month, ranking first in the country alongside Shanghai, and it was the only city in Northeast China to see price increases [7][9]. - The average new home price in Dalian exceeded 14,500 yuan per square meter in April, with some areas reaching 15,000 yuan, driven by high-end projects in the main urban area [8][9]. - Despite the monthly price increase, Dalian's new home prices still faced a year-on-year decline of 4.1% in April, indicating a recovery from a low base rather than a complete market turnaround [12][13]. Group 2: Historical Context and Economic Indicators - Dalian's GDP reached 9,516.9 billion yuan in 2024, marking a significant recovery after years of stagnation, with a target of surpassing 10 trillion yuan by 2025 if a growth rate of 5% is achieved [19][20]. - The city experienced a notable decline in real estate prices from 2021 to 2023, with average prices dropping to 14,526 yuan per square meter in 2022, reflecting a broader market downturn [13][15]. - The second industry, particularly petrochemicals and equipment manufacturing, has been pivotal in Dalian's economic recovery, contributing to a 9% growth in 2023 [19][20]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Dalian's real estate market is expected to continue its recovery, supported by policy incentives and urban redevelopment projects, although challenges remain in balancing price disparities between core and peripheral areas [15][19]. - The emergence of high-demand three-bedroom units indicates a shift in consumer preferences towards larger living spaces, which may influence future market trends [14][15]. - The city's strategic focus on developing new industries, such as low-altitude economy and hydrogen energy, is anticipated to bolster economic growth and support the real estate market in the coming years [19][20].