Core Viewpoint - The bond market is experiencing significant adjustments due to multiple factors, leading to a continuous rise in yields, with the 10-year treasury yield reaching 1.7325% and the 30-year yield at 1.9475%, both at year-high levels [1][2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - A notable change in market risk appetite is the core driver putting pressure on the bond market, with the stock market breaking key levels and the Shanghai Composite Index nearing 3600 points, showing a weekly increase of 1.67% [2][3] - Commodity prices have surged, with lithium carbonate futures rising over 7% and polysilicon prices hitting new highs, which diminishes the relative attractiveness of bond assets [2][3] Group 2: Liquidity and Institutional Behavior - The liquidity situation has worsened since mid-July, with significant fluctuations in funding rates and the central bank's operations showing a net withdrawal of funds, leading to a spike in the 10-year treasury yield [2][4] - Institutional investors are accelerating withdrawals from the bond market, with redemption pressures on bond funds increasing significantly, and the net subscription index for public bond funds remaining negative since July 21, reaching a record single-day redemption of 29.2 on July 24 [4][5] Group 3: Future Market Expectations - There is a divergence in expectations regarding the future trajectory of the bond market, with some institutions cautious about the potential for further rate increases, while others believe yields are still at historical lows and may rise due to stable economic growth and improving inflation [5] - The current adjustment in the bond market is viewed as manageable, with the 10-year treasury yield rising approximately 7 basis points, which is still within a controllable range compared to historical adjustments [5]

Core Viewpoint - Global investors are questioning the dominance of the US dollar, but alternatives are limited, which may lead to significant market volatility and revaluation of nominal asset prices [1][2]. Group 1: Limited Alternatives to the Dollar - Goldman Sachs analysts highlight that despite rising demand for diversification away from dollar assets, credible alternative assets are scarce, with only Swiss francs, precious metals, and Bitcoin being viable options [2]. - The market capacity of these alternatives is significantly lower than that of the dollar, which could result in "non-linear" price volatility if large-scale investments flow into them [2]. - The case of the Swiss franc illustrates this issue, as its strength has prompted the Swiss National Bank to revert to a zero interest rate policy, indicating the limits of even high-quality alternative currencies [2]. Group 2: Impact of Currency Fluctuations on Asset Allocation - Large-scale diversification away from dollar assets could not only affect the foreign exchange market but also lead to a revaluation of global equity markets and other nominal assets [3]. - Despite a weak performance of the dollar in the first half of the year, demand for dollar assets remains strong, particularly in the tech and AI sectors, driven by institutional investments [3]. - Goldman Sachs anticipates that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times in the next six months and two more times in the first half of 2026, which may lead to further adjustments in the dollar's exchange rate [3].