Fixed Income Research - In October, the issuance scale of credit bonds decreased slightly, with corporate bonds and medium-term notes increasing, while company bonds, short-term financing bonds, and targeted tools saw a decrease in issuance [3] - The overall credit bond yield declined, but the monthly average showed a mixed trend compared to September, with most credit spreads narrowing [3] - The market is expected to continue a downward trend in yields, with a cautious approach recommended for high-priced bonds, while focusing on the value of individual bonds [3][4] Fund Research - The total scale of public funds exceeded 36 trillion yuan, with a recent draft for performance comparison benchmarks released by the CSRC [5] - In the week from October 27 to October 31, the average return of equity funds was 0.20%, with a positive return ratio of 57.93% [6] - The ETF market saw a net inflow of 238.35 billion yuan, with significant inflows into stock ETFs [6][7] Financial Engineering Research - The A-share market saw most major indices decline in October, with the margin balance continuing to rise, reaching 24,784.70 billion yuan by the end of the month [8][9] - The financing balance increased by 900.17 billion yuan, while the average daily trading volume in the ETF market was 5,559.23 billion yuan [9][10] Industry Research - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector is seeing positive developments, with the recent ESMO conference showcasing advancements in Chinese innovative drugs [11] - The steel industry showed significant improvement in performance, with a net profit of 218.53 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, compared to losses in the previous year [14][15] - The non-ferrous metals sector also performed well, with a revenue growth of 9.30% and a net profit increase of 41.55% in the first three quarters of 2025 [16][19]

Fixed Income Research - The report indicates that the overall issuance guidance rates for credit bonds have mostly decreased, with a change range of -5 BP to 2 BP [2] - The issuance scale of credit bonds has increased on a month-on-month basis, with net financing amounts for medium-term notes and short-term financing bonds rising, while corporate bonds, company bonds, and targeted tools saw a decrease [2] - In the secondary market, the transaction amount of credit bonds has increased, with all varieties showing growth; however, credit bond yields have risen by 4-14 BP [2] - The report suggests that despite the recent yield adjustments, the conditions for a trend reversal in credit bonds remain insufficient, but the support from insufficient supply and strong demand may lead to a potential decline in yields [2] - The report emphasizes a cautious yet optimistic approach to current configurations and trading strategies, focusing on the trends in interest rate bonds and the coupon value of individual bonds [2] Industry Research - In the steel sector, prices have rebounded, leading to some replenishment intentions downstream, with macro "anti-involution" news positively impacting steel prices [5] - The aluminum market is expected to experience price fluctuations due to insufficient fundamental support, with attention on the outcomes of the July Politburo meeting and US-China trade negotiations [5] - Lithium prices have been positively influenced by "anti-involution" news, but there is still significant pressure from oversupply, necessitating caution regarding speculative demand [5] - The rare earth sector has seen a significant increase in exports, with June exports rising by 32.02% month-on-month, indicating potential for further price strength due to improving export demand [5] - The report maintains a "positive" rating for the steel industry and the non-ferrous metals sector, highlighting specific companies for potential investment [6]