Group 1 - The overall trend in government bond futures since early April has been characterized by "long strong, short weak," with short-term bonds experiencing significant declines after mid-April, while long-term bonds have maintained a volatile pattern [1] - The market's expectations for interest rate cuts remain, with short-term yields appearing relatively appropriate after previous increases, indicating that the prior rise has exhausted policy space [1][2] - Concerns about the economic outlook persist, particularly regarding real estate and external demand, making long-term bonds more attractive compared to short-term bonds [1][2] Group 2 - The short-term bond market has shown signs of overvaluation, with the yield spread between short-term government bonds and funding rates at historical lows, leading to concerns about the sustainability of short-term bond prices [2] - The basic economic fundamentals are more favorable for long-term bonds, as April's economic data indicates a general decline, making long-term bonds more sensitive to these fundamentals [2] - Investors should closely monitor changes in external demand and monetary policy, particularly regarding the central bank's potential resumption of secondary market government bond transactions, which could impact bond yields [4] Group 3 - The upcoming economic performance, changes in funding conditions, and developments in US-China trade negotiations will significantly influence the bond market in June [3] - The pressure on external demand is expected to gradually affect domestic demand, which could enhance the driving force for a stronger bond market [4] - As of the end of April, foreign investors' holdings of domestic bonds reached 29,781.5 billion yuan, reflecting an increase and indicating a growing interest in Chinese assets amid global market shifts [4]