Two types of story dominated the chatter in the newsroom this week.The watercooler favourite? The antics of high-profile CEOs, with the departure of Nestle's boss over an undisclosed affair with a subordinate and the resignation of Suntory's CEO over the possible purchase of illegal substances both causing a stir in the London and Singapore newsrooms.But what kept the news desks busiest was bond market volatility, which could well spill over into next week. Over the last few days, we've had a slew of guests ...

Core Viewpoint - The bond market has been in a sideways trend for over half a month, with the 10-year treasury yield fluctuating around 1.65% since early April, failing to break below 1.6% [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The uncertainty from tariff impacts and expectations for "rate cuts" have been the main drivers for the previous rapid rise in the bond market [4]. - The ongoing tug-of-war between bullish and bearish sentiments is likely the reason for the recent stability in the bond market [5]. - Bullish views on the bond market are supported by the demand for safe-haven assets due to U.S.-China trade tensions, strong expectations for monetary easing, and a potential slowdown in the recovery of the economic fundamentals [6]. - Bearish views stem from the possibility of the U.S. lifting tariff sanctions, a potential delay in monetary easing, and a recovery in economic fundamentals that exceeds expectations [7]. - Both bullish and bearish perspectives seem to address the same issues but differ in their outlooks and expectations [8]. Group 2: Uncertainty Factors - The bond market continues to face significant uncertainty due to variables such as tariff negotiations, growth stabilization policies, and the timing of monetary easing measures [9]. - Until the situation becomes clearer, the bond market is expected to remain volatile [10]. Group 3: Long-term Investment Perspective - From a long-term perspective, the bond market may still represent an important component of asset allocation despite short-term fluctuations [11]. - The Wind pure bond fund index has shown positive returns every year from 2007 to 2025, with a cumulative increase of 117.94% and an annualized return of 4.42% from 2007 to 2024, indicating stability compared to the stock market [12][15]. - As the domestic economy transitions from high-speed growth to high-quality development, long-term bond yields may continue to decline, presenting ongoing allocation value in bond assets [16]. - However, it is important to note that after a prolonged upward trend, volatility in the bond market may increase, suggesting a need to lower expectations and adopt a "stability-first" approach in response to potential future fluctuations [16].