1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the context of inflation recovery expectations and concerns about ultra - long bond supply, the 30 - 10Y treasury bond term spread has further widened and reached the highest level since 2023. The spread may have some room for compression in the future, but the volatility remains high [1][9]. - In April, the bond market has more positive factors, but the downside space for interest rates is limited, and the market is difficult to break out of the volatile trend. The core driving factors of the current market are still the Middle East situation and inflation expectations [3][22]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 4 - Month Bond Market Outlook - Recently, due to inflation recovery expectations and concerns about ultra - long bond supply, the 30 - 10Y treasury bond term spread has risen above 50BP, reaching the highest level since 2023. The Chinese government will issue 1.3 trillion yuan of ultra - long special treasury bonds in 2026 [9]. - From the perspective of trading desks, securities firms' short - selling power at the end of the quarter is restricted and they turned to net buyers this week, while funds remain cautious about ultra - long bonds. As of March 27, the cumulative net purchase of 20 - 30Y treasury bonds by funds this month was 670 million yuan [12]. - From the perspective of allocation desks, large - scale banks only buy to stabilize at the end of the quarter, small and medium - sized banks become the main undertakers, and insurance institutions have a weak willingness to allocate. Insurance institutions have a stronger willingness to allocate local bonds than treasury bonds since 2025 and had a net sell of 20 - 30Y treasury bonds in March [16]. - The 30Y - 10Y treasury bond term spread may have some room for compression, but the volatility remains high. Funds' participation in ultra - long bonds this year has been low, and the short - covering of securities firms may drive the repair of ultra - long - end interest rates. For banks, 30 - year treasury bonds are more cost - effective, while insurance institutions' operations are mainly for band trading [18]. - Attention should be paid to the upcoming issuance plan of ultra - long special treasury bonds. In 2024 and 2025, after the plan was announced and before the issuance started, supply concerns drove up ultra - long bond interest rates. After the issuance started, the 30 - year treasury bond interest rate gradually declined. When trading in bands, attention should be paid to preventing the volatility risk of Bond 25 Special 6 [2][20]. - In April, the market has more positive factors, but the downside space for interest rates is limited. The core driving factors are the Middle East situation and inflation expectations. Short - term negative factors have not yet emerged. Positive factors include a loose capital situation and strong allocation desk power, but insurance institutions' purchases of long - term bonds are mainly for band trading [22]. 3.2 3 - Month Bond Market Review 3.2.1 Bond Market Trend Review - In the first week of March, the 10Y treasury bond yield rose 1bp to 1.78%. The bond market first traded risk appetite and Two Sessions expectations, with the short - end performing better than the long - end [24]. - In the second week, the 10Y treasury bond yield rose 3bp to 1.81%. Inflation shocks and inter - bank news alternately disturbed the bond market, with the long - end performing worse than the short - end [24]. - In the third week, the 10Y treasury bond yield rose 2bp to 1.83%. Influenced by the economic start - up, inflation recovery expectations, and external market fluctuations, the bond market fluctuated under the tug - of - war between bulls and bears [25]. - In the fourth week, the 10Y treasury bond yield fell 1bp to 1.82%. Geopolitical risks recurred, and the term differentiation of the bond market continued. The ultra - long end showed resistance to decline at the beginning of the week and then fluctuated [25]. 3.2.2 Capital Situation - The central bank net withdrew 141.68 billion yuan through four major tools in March. The capital price declined in March. The monthly average of R001 decreased by 1BP to 1.39%, and the monthly average of R007 decreased by 5bp to 1.50% [26][27]. 3.2.3 Secondary Market Trends - In March, the yield performance showed term differentiation, and the curve steepened. Except for 3m, 1y, and 3y, the interest rates of other key - term treasury bonds rose, and the term spreads of all key - term treasury bonds widened [33]. - As of March 27, the 10Y treasury bond new - old bond spread narrowed, the 10Y CDB bond new - old bond spread slightly widened after the new bond was listed, and the spread between the second - active and active 30Y treasury bonds first widened and then narrowed [34]. 3.2.4 Bond Market Sentiment - In March, the inter - bank leverage ratio first rose and then fell, the 30Y - 10Y treasury bond spread continued to widen, and the median duration of the full - sample bond funds increased significantly. The 10 - year CDB bond implicit tax rate narrowed overall in March [39]. 3.2.5 Bond Supply - In March, the net financing of interest - rate bonds decreased compared with February and March 2025. The net financing of treasury bonds, local government bonds decreased, and policy - financial bonds changed from net repayment to net financing [51]. - The issuance scale of treasury bonds in March increased both year - on - year and month - on - month. The issuance scale of local government bonds decreased month - on - month and increased year - on - year. The net repayment of inter - bank certificates of deposit increased, and the monthly issuance interest rate decreased significantly [54][56]. 3.3 Economic Data - From January to February, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size achieved rapid growth. The total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size was 1.02456 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 15.2% [60]. - Since March, second - hand housing transactions and port throughput have been stronger than the Spring Festival seasonality. In terms of infrastructure and price high - frequency data, the asphalt开工率 has been weak, and the prices of crude oil and asphalt have risen sharply and then stabilized [61][62]. 3.4 Overseas Bond Market - The US March composite PMI dropped to 51.4. Concerns about stagflation have increased, and the probability of the Fed raising interest rates within the year has exceeded 50% for the first time. Global bond markets generally declined in March [67][68][69]. 3.5 Major Asset Classes - The CSI 300 index adjusted. As of March 27, it closed at 4477.5 points, a 4.95% decline from February 27. The Nanhua Crude Oil Index strengthened significantly, the US dollar index strengthened slightly, and the Nanhua Pig Index and Shanghai Gold weakened [74]. 3.6 4 - Month Bond Market Calendar - The calendar provides information on liquidity injection and maturity, government bond supply, fundamental data, and important domestic and foreign events from March 30 to April 30, 2026 [79].

Core Viewpoint - The insurance sector has experienced significant growth at the beginning of the year, driven by market sentiment, valuation recovery, and improvements in both the asset and liability sides of the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - On January 6, the insurance sector index rose by 3.44%, with a cumulative increase of 9.84% over the first two trading days of the year, leading all sectors [1]. - The Shanghai Composite Index surpassed 4000 points on January 5 and continued to rise by 60.25 points to 4083.67 on January 6 [1]. - The insurance sector index had a cumulative increase of 21.07% in 2025, indicating a continuation of last year's upward trend [1]. Group 2: Factors Driving Growth - The recent surge in insurance stocks is attributed to a combination of market sentiment, valuation recovery, and improvements in the insurance industry's fundamentals [1][2]. - The strong performance of the capital market and the upward movement of the market index have provided robust external support for the insurance sector [2]. - Insurance companies, as significant institutional investors, benefit directly from the stock market's rise, enhancing market expectations for their profitability [2][3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The average new policy growth rate for listed insurance companies is expected to reach around 30% in the first quarter of this year, driven by the advantages of dividend insurance in a low-interest-rate environment [3]. - The insurance industry is anticipated to see continued growth in premium income and profitability, supported by favorable macroeconomic conditions and active capital markets [4]. - The ongoing transformation of insurance products and the accumulation of low-cost premiums are expected to further enhance profit growth in the industry [3][4].

Group 1: Base Metals - Copper prices have decreased, with Shanghai copper closing at 80,080 yuan/ton, influenced by the conclusion of central bank meetings and a gradual recovery in downstream orders as the peak season progresses [1] - The supply side shows notable contradictions, with domestic smelters undergoing maintenance but not significantly impacting supply due to imports; however, increased downstream orders are expected to boost refined copper consumption [1] - Aluminum prices have also seen a phase adjustment, with Shanghai aluminum closing at 20,760 yuan/ton; the overall theoretical cost of electrolytic aluminum is expected to decrease, leading to increased theoretical profits for the industry [1] Group 2: Precious Metals - Gold and silver prices have risen following the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, with domestic gold averaging 829.33 yuan/gram and silver at 9,964 yuan/kilogram, reflecting market concerns about the U.S. economic outlook [2] - The market is currently experiencing fluctuations in COMEX gold and silver prices, with gold trading between 3,650-3,700 USD/oz and silver between 41.5-42.0 USD/oz [2] - Suggested companies for investment include China National Gold, Shandong Gold, and Zhaojin Mining [2] Group 3: Minor Metals - The domestic market for antimony continues to operate weakly, with prices for various grades of antimony ingots and oxides decreasing by 0.4 million yuan/ton compared to the previous week [3] - There is a cautious attitude among major manufacturers regarding price adjustments, and the market is characterized by a weak supply-demand balance, leading to a prevailing wait-and-see sentiment [3] - Short-term price stability is expected for antimony ingots, with a forecasted range of 172,000-175,000 yuan/ton [3] Group 4: Rare Earths - Prices for rare earths have shown slight increases, with light rare earth oxide prices decreasing by 0.7% to 571,000 yuan/ton, while heavy rare earth oxides remain stable [4] - The integration of separation plants is ongoing, with processing fees rising above 20,000 yuan/ton, indicating a potential upward trend in the sector [4] - Companies to watch include Northern Rare Earth, China Rare Earth, and Guangxi Rare Earth [5]

Group 1 - Foreign capital is returning to China, with a significant shift observed since late July 2023, marking a crucial signal for foreign investment in A-shares [2][12] - The net outflow of active foreign capital from A-shares reached approximately 200 billion RMB before the reversal began [2][12] - Historical highs in net inflows from passive foreign capital and record trading volumes in northbound funds indicate a strong enthusiasm for Chinese assets [2][12][13] Group 2 - The return of foreign capital is driven by four key factors: RMB appreciation, overseas liquidity easing, A-share profitability, and fundamental recovery [3][15] - The anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have weakened the USD and US Treasury yields, contributing to RMB appreciation and foreign capital inflow [3][15] - A-share performance has outpaced global markets since late July, enhancing the attractiveness of Chinese equities [3][15] Group 3 - The trend of foreign capital returning to China is expected to continue, as the country enters a mature industrialization phase, which will accelerate RMB appreciation [4][21] - Historical parallels with the US and Japan during their industrialization periods suggest that net export expansion will drive long-term currency appreciation [4][21] - The previous three years of Fed rate hikes have hindered this process, but the current shift to a rate-cutting cycle is expected to facilitate foreign capital allocation to A-shares [4][21] Group 4 - Foreign capital is significantly underweight in A-shares, with an estimated potential allocation space exceeding 1 trillion RMB [5][28] - As of the end of 2024, A-shares account for 3.4% of the MSCI Global Equity Index, while their representation in international investment portfolios is only 2.3%, indicating a 1.1% underweight [5][28] - If foreign capital were to align its allocation with A-share weights in the MSCI index, it could result in an influx of approximately 1.2 trillion RMB [5][28] Group 5 - Foreign investors have a long-standing preference for high ROE stocks, which is expected to influence market trends [6][31] - Industries such as food and beverage, household appliances, agriculture, non-ferrous metals, and non-bank financials are likely to attract foreign interest due to their high ROE and favorable valuations [6][31] - Since August, foreign capital has notably flowed into sectors including banking, insurance, manufacturing, materials, automotive, pharmaceuticals, software, and semiconductors [6][38]

Group 1 - The A-share market has seen a significant upward trend, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching 3728.03 points, an increase of 0.85% as of August 18, 2023, and the total market capitalization surpassing 100 trillion yuan for the first time [1] - Bank stocks have played a crucial role in this market rally, benefiting from a low interest rate environment and various policy drivers, leading to substantial price increases this year [1][2] - As of August 18, 2023, six stocks in the A-share market have a circulating market value exceeding 1 trillion yuan, with three being bank stocks: Agricultural Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and Kweichow Moutai [2] Group 2 - The circulating market values of Agricultural Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China have increased by 5522.92 million yuan and 1968.17 million yuan respectively since the beginning of the year, with their stock prices rising 35.61% and 13.38% [2] - The weight of bank stocks in the A-share market has increased to 18.51%, indicating a growing influence of these stocks in major indices [2] - Seven listed banks have reported double-digit year-on-year growth in both revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, reflecting strong financial performance [3]