Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The records discuss the fixed income market in China, highlighting the impact of economic slowdown on global markets, with an estimated 1.5%-2% impact on global economic growth due to China's economic deceleration [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments - **Economic Slowdown**: High-frequency data from April indicates a significant slowdown in economic activity, with the Business Condition Index (BCI) dropping by 4.6 percentage points and new home sales down by 20-30% year-on-year, reflecting weak domestic demand [1][2]. - **Monetary Policy Constraints**: The monetary policy has not been timely or aggressive enough to stimulate demand, leading to a constrained downward movement in interest rates. The central bank has primarily played a passive role in liquidity management [1][2]. - **Market Outlook**: The political bureau meeting suggests limited government special bond supply and credit expansion pressure in Q2, with no large-scale stimulus policies expected. This indicates a higher likelihood of downward market movement and a lower probability of interest rates rising [1][3]. - **Investment Opportunities**: In the current market environment, there are opportunities arising from the narrowing yield spread between short-term and long-term government bonds. It is recommended to increase allocations in short-term government bonds and monitor credit bond investment opportunities closely [1][5]. - **Government Bond Issuance**: The issuance plan for special government bonds and supplementary bank capital bonds in Q2 is expected to have limited impact on market supply pressure, with net financing for special government bonds estimated at approximately 4.4 trillion yuan, slightly higher than Q1 [1][6]. - **Price Trends and Inflation**: The escalation of the US-China trade conflict and domestic economic slowdown have led to a significant drop in the industrial product price index, with expectations of a notable increase in PPI declines in April, potentially reaching a year-on-year drop of 2.8%-2.9% [1][7]. - **Trade Conflict Impact**: The ongoing US-China trade conflict is expected to have a delayed impact on economic indicators, with more pronounced effects anticipated by May 2025, which may lead to further downward pressure on interest rates [1][8]. Additional Important Insights - **Investment Strategy**: A "barbell" investment strategy is recommended, focusing on one-year term deposits and credit bonds, as well as long-term government bonds (10 years and above). This strategy is expected to provide better value given the current market conditions [1][9]. - **Interest Rate Projections**: The yield on 10-year government bonds is projected to potentially drop to around 1.4% this year, reflecting the limited upward movement in long-term bond yields due to substantial fundamental pressures and limited government bond supply [1][10].