Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Core Viewpoints - The current bond market decline features stable short - term bonds and widening term spreads. The adjustment is due to the disappointment in 2024 expectations and the change in the macro - narrative. As the bond and stock markets have gradually become desensitized since late August and entered the August economic data window period, the trading focus of the bond market is expected to shift to fundamentals, and the bond market is expected to rebound from the oversold level in the short term. Attention should be paid to the August economic growth data released on September 15 [2] Summary by Related Catalogs Review of the Bond Market Decline - The upward adjustment of bond yields started at the end of June. From June 30 to September 10, almost all bond yields rebounded significantly, with an average increase of 12BP (only the 3 - year AA - variety yield decreased by 5BP). Long - term bonds had a more significant increase, with the average increase of treasury bonds, government - sponsored bonds, and local government bonds being 15BP, 17BP, and 11BP respectively. The 30 - year treasury bond yield increased by 34BP. Most credit spreads narrowed, with an average narrowing of 5BP, and the narrowing of low - grade credit spreads was more significant [3] Reasons for the Bond Market Adjustment - The adjustment is mainly due to two reasons: the disappointment in 2024 expectations, as the 7 - day reverse repurchase rate in 2025 was only cut by 10BP, less than the average cut of over 20BP in the past three years, and the GDP growth rate in the first half of 2025 was better than the pessimistic expectations at the end of 2024; and the change in the macro - narrative, including the anti - involution movement dispelling deflation expectations and the strong performance of the stock market leading to the redemption of bonds [2][6] Desensitization of Bond and Stock Markets - From August 18 to September 8, the bond market was mainly sideways, while the stock market rose (CSI 300 rose 5.4% and CSI 500 rose 4.9%). The correlation between bonds and stocks weakened compared with July. The trading rhythm of the bond market began to lead the stock market to some extent. The bond market is gradually desensitizing to the stock market, which is related to the structural differentiation of the stock market's rise. The performance of A - share industries has been significantly different this year, and the stock market's sharp rise does not mean a comprehensive improvement in the Chinese economy [9][10] Bond Market Outlook - The trading focus of the bond market is expected to return to fundamentals. Historically, important turning points in the bond market often occur during the release of economic data. The current economic fundamentals are still weak, and the GDP growth rate in the third quarter is expected to decline. The bond market is expected to rebound from the oversold level in the short term. Attention should be paid to the August economic growth data released on September 15 [2][16][20]

Group 1 - The report highlights the volatility in the bond market during August, with institutions exhibiting varied behaviors, transitioning from a "stock-driven bond" approach to a "desensitized stock-bond" narrative [1][3][8] - In early August, the bond market experienced a brief respite, with institutions showing cautious trading behavior while awaiting the release of new tax-inclusive bonds. The buying power for credit bonds from funds returned to levels seen in June [1][8] - Mid-August saw a surge in the equity market, leading to increased concerns about bond fund redemptions, with significant net selling observed from trading desks [1][9] Group 2 - The report indicates that the behavior of funds has evolved through various stages, from unified selling to differentiated strategies, ultimately leading to a "desensitized" market where bond prices are less influenced by stock movements [3][35][36] - The report notes that the bond market is currently in a phase where the configuration of funds is limited, particularly as long-term bonds are being heavily issued, which may reduce participation in the secondary market [2][15] - The report emphasizes the need to monitor potential redemption pressures on funds and the risks associated with continued portfolio adjustments, especially if the equity market experiences a downturn [4][43][44]