Group 1: Macro Insights - The U.S. non-farm payroll data for May exceeded market expectations, with the unemployment rate stable at 4.2%, indicating a robust job market [3] - The leisure and hospitality sector saw an increase of 48,000 jobs, up from 29,000 in the previous month, contributing significantly to the stability of the employment data [3] - The steady non-farm data reinforces the Federal Reserve's wait-and-see approach, with market expectations suggesting no rate cuts in June and the first potential cut in September [3] Group 2: Fixed Income Market - The convertible bond market continued to recover, with the China Convertible Bond Index recording a 1.1% increase for the week, and a 4.7% rise year-to-date [4] - The performance of the convertible bond market has outpaced the equity market, with the overall index showing a 1.8% change [4] - Key factors influencing the convertible bond market include trade negotiations, fundamentals, and macro policies, with a focus on sectors that boost domestic demand and domestic substitution [4] Group 3: REITs Market - The secondary market prices for publicly listed REITs in China showed an upward trend, with the weighted REITs index closing at 142.42 and a weekly return of 1.74% [5] - The return rates of major asset classes ranked from highest to lowest are: crude oil, convertible bonds, gold, REITs, A-shares, U.S. stocks, and pure bonds [5] - There was a total net inflow of 9.05 million yuan into the market, indicating increased trading enthusiasm [5] Group 4: Liquidity Outlook - In June, credit issuance is expected to increase seasonally, with government bonds maintaining a certain level of issuance intensity [7] - The interbank liquidity is anticipated to remain in a neutral and slightly loose state, with a low probability of tightening at the end of the quarter [7] - Factors such as loan surges, government bond issuance, and the maturity of negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs) may lead to increased volatility in DR rates compared to May [7]

Core Viewpoint - The April non-farm payroll data indicates a slight decline in employment growth, with potential implications for the overall labor market stability and economic outlook [1][3][17]. Group 1: Employment Data - In April, the non-farm employment increased by 177,000, showing a slight decrease compared to the previous month [3]. - The combined downward revision of 58,000 jobs for February and March suggests a cooling trend in the job market [3]. - The three-month moving average of non-farm employment indicates a downward trend, pointing to a continued softening in the employment market [3]. Group 2: Sector Performance - Job growth in April was primarily concentrated in the education and healthcare sectors (70,000), transportation and warehousing (29,000), and leisure and hospitality (24,000) [5]. - Retail and leisure hotel sectors experienced the most significant declines, with reductions of 24,000 and 14,000 jobs, respectively [5]. Group 3: Unemployment Rate - The unemployment rate remained stable at 4.2% in April, with a slight increase in the labor force participation rate by 0.1 percentage points [7]. - The U6 unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 7.8%, indicating a stable employment market [7]. Group 4: Labor Market Dynamics - The number of job vacancies decreased to 7.19 million in March, with a vacancy rate of 4.3%, the lowest in nearly six months [9]. - The labor supply-demand gap recorded 110,000, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels and suggesting a balance in the labor market [9]. Group 5: Wage Growth - Average hourly earnings growth in April showed a slight month-over-month decrease to 0.2%, while year-over-year growth remained steady at 3.8% [10]. - The highest year-over-year wage growth was observed in the retail and business services sectors, at 4.5% and 4.4%, respectively [12]. - Real wage growth, adjusted for inflation, increased to 1.4% in March, reflecting a steady increase in wage income [15]. Group 6: Economic Outlook - Following the release of the non-farm data, market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have been slightly adjusted to 3.5 times for the year, indicating a moderation in economic risk concerns [17]. - Despite the stable employment data, the impact of government layoffs and ongoing economic policy uncertainties may continue to dampen hiring prospects [17].