Core Viewpoint - US Treasury bonds are under pressure, maintaining a downward trend during trading hours, influenced by geopolitical tensions and market risk aversion [1][4]. Group 1: Market Trends - The long end of the US Treasury yield curve steepened, with yields rising by up to 8 basis points compared to the previous trading day [1][4]. - The 2-year/10-year yield spread widened by 6 basis points, while the 5-year/30-year spread increased by 4.5 basis points [1][4]. Group 2: Yield Data - As of 3:05 PM Eastern Time, the yields were reported as follows: 2-year at 3.5947%, 5-year at 3.854%, 10-year at 4.2906%, and 30-year at 4.9179% [3][6]. - The yield spread between 5-year and 30-year bonds was 106.21 basis points, and the spread between 2-year and 10-year bonds was 69.37 basis points [3][6]. Group 3: Trading Activity - Strong demand for 5-year and 10-year Treasury bonds helped prevent a more significant sell-off, with notable purchases totaling approximately $12.5 million/DV01 [5]. - The S&P 500 index fell by about 2%, while gold prices rose nearly 2%, reflecting market reactions to heightened tensions between the US and Europe [5].

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs indicates a shift in investor preference towards euro financing, suggesting that the premium for dollar borrowing may turn into a discount due to European Central Bank policies and savings-investment dynamics across the Atlantic [1] - The report highlights that the premium for euro against dollar is driven by the slower reduction of the ECB's balance sheet compared to the Fed, and the persistent U.S. budget deficit relative to Europe's solid net international investment position [1] - Goldman Sachs also notes that the "retribution tax" clause in Trump's tax reform may weaken foreign investors' interest in U.S. assets, potentially redirecting attention back to European markets, with European investors' confidence in the continent's prospects increasing [1] Group 2 - The CEO of ING Group warns that the collapse of the Dutch government may slow down decision-making related to proposed investment initiatives in Europe, emphasizing the need for significant decisions in digital and defense infrastructure investments [2] - Danske Bank's senior analyst predicts that the yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds is likely to exceed 5% due to better-than-expected employment data and anticipated Senate approval of Trump's budget proposal [3] Group 3 - Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities forecasts that the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds will fluctuate between 1.4% and 1.5%, influenced by market concerns over long-term bond demand and potential government bond issuance reductions [4] - CITIC Securities reports a continuous rise in prices of strategic metals like molybdenum and tungsten, driven by resource scarcity and increasing demand from sectors such as new energy and military, suggesting investment opportunities in these metals [5] - CITIC Securities also predicts that gold priced in U.S. dollars will continue to strengthen, reflecting broader market trends [5] Group 4 - Galaxy Securities notes that infrastructure investment growth remains high, with a broad infrastructure investment growth rate of 10.86% in the first four months of the year, and recommends focusing on growth-stabilizing sectors [6] - Huatai Securities highlights the recovery in the real estate market, recommending "three good" real estate stocks and stable property management companies, as well as monitoring policies aimed at stabilizing the market [7] - Huatai Securities anticipates a reduction in preset interest rates, which could lower costs for the insurance industry and improve sales momentum, as insurance stocks are currently undervalued [8]