美国国债期货短线出现强劲买盘。美国国债收益率跌至盘中低点，全线下跌4.5至7个基点，收益率曲线 急剧牛平。短端计入了更多宽松预期，与美联储会期挂钩的隔夜指数互换(OIS)显示，预计今年剩余两 次会议合计降息46个基点，而周四收盘时为44个基点。 ...

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Core Viewpoint - US Treasury futures prices fell to intraday lows, with 2-year to 5-year Treasury yields rising by more than 10 basis points on the day [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Market Performance - Yields generally increased by 6 to 10 basis points, indicating a trend of rising interest rates [1] - The yield curve flattened, with the 2s10s and 5s30s spreads narrowing by 3 basis points and 4 basis points respectively [1]

Group 1 - Brent crude oil increased by 5.7%, reaching $81.40 [1] - Spot gold rose by 0.8%, priced at $3,395 [1] - U.S. Treasury futures remained flat [1] Group 2 - The S&P 500 index futures fell by 0.8% [1] - Following a recent airstrike ordered by President Trump on Iranian nuclear facilities, U.S. Defense Secretary stated that the U.S. has largely destroyed Iran's nuclear program [1] - Iranian parliament approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the final decision resting with Iran's Supreme National Security Council [1]

Group 1 - The secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) reported at 4.32% on June 16, up from 4.28% the previous day [1] - The effective federal funds rate remained unchanged at 4.33% on June 16, consistent with the previous day [1] - Significant risk was added to the June 26 SOFR futures contract following record trading volumes on March 26 and June 26 [1] Group 2 - The largest increase in risk was observed in the 10-year Treasury futures due to price volatility on the same day [1]

Core Insights - The significant increase in positions for the September 2025 Federal Funds futures and one-month SOFR futures indicates active basis trading in the market [1] - On Thursday, May 29, there was a notable buying activity in the basis trading volume for near-month contracts [1] - A court ruling that blocked certain import tariffs imposed by President Trump has contributed to a decrease in risk exposure for U.S. Treasury futures when adjusted for roll [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent downgrade of the U.S. government's credit rating by Moody's from Aaa to Aa1, attributing it to rising budget deficits and concerns over U.S. economic policies, which may lead to increased volatility in financial markets [4][6]. Group 1: U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade - Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating, citing the expansion of budget deficits and lack of signs of reduction [4]. - The downgrade is expected to heighten concerns in the U.S. sovereign bond market, potentially leading to a slowdown in the U.S. economy [4][6]. - Analysts predict that the yields on 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds may rise by 5-10 basis points due to the downgrade [6]. Group 2: Economic Implications - Rising U.S. Treasury yields could increase government interest expenses, complicating the government's ability to cut spending and potentially raising loan rates for mortgages and credit cards [7]. - The U.S. federal budget deficit is projected to reach nearly $2 trillion annually, exceeding 6% of GDP, with expectations that it will rise to nearly 9% of GDP by 2035 [8]. - Despite the downgrade, some analysts believe it will not significantly impact Congress's voting behavior or lead to forced selling of U.S. Treasuries [8]. Group 3: Market Reactions - Following the downgrade, gold prices opened higher, while U.S. stock index futures and oil prices experienced declines [4]. - The Bloomberg Dollar Index is nearing its lowest point since April, reflecting growing skepticism about the U.S. dollar amid rising Treasury yields [6]. - Foreign demand for U.S. government securities remains strong, indicating no immediate signs of aversion to U.S. debt despite recent concerns [8].

Group 1 - The U.S. 30-year Treasury futures fell by 21 points, while the 10-year Treasury futures decreased by 7 points [2] - WTI crude oil futures saw a decline of up to 1%, settling at $61.30 per barrel [2] - As of the latest update, NYMEX crude oil prices narrowed their decline to 0.11% [3] Group 2 - Spot gold prices increased by 1.2%, reaching $3,239.5 per ounce [4] - The U.S. federal government debt has surpassed $36 trillion, with $6.5 trillion in Treasury bonds maturing this year [8] - The U.S. federal budget deficit exceeded $1.3 trillion in the first half of the fiscal year 2025, marking the second-highest half-year deficit in history [8] Group 3 - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing increased government debt and interest payments [7] - The downgrade reflects a significant rise in the ratio of U.S. government debt and interest payments compared to similarly rated countries [7] - Moody's projects that mandatory spending, including interest, will rise from approximately 73% of total spending in 2024 to 78% by 2035 [7]

Core Viewpoint - The FMX Futures Exchange is set to launch U.S. Treasury futures trading on September 23, 2024, aiming to capture market opportunities arising from Federal Reserve interest rate policy changes, challenging the dominance of CME in the U.S. Treasury futures market [1][3]. Group 1: Market Structure and Participants - The U.S. Treasury futures market is characterized by a highly concentrated structure, with CME holding a dominant position. Current open interest for various maturities includes 4.056 million contracts for 2-year, 6.806 million for 5-year, and 4.917 million for 10-year futures [1]. - Market participants are primarily institutional investors, with a diverse structure including proprietary traders, asset managers, leveraged funds, other financial institutions, and individual investors. Asset managers and leveraged funds account for 60%-70% of the market [2][4]. Group 2: Impact of FMX Futures Exchange - The introduction of FMX Futures Exchange is expected to inject new dynamics into the U.S. Treasury futures market, potentially breaking the monopoly of CME and lowering trading costs, benefiting U.S. financial institutions [3][4]. - FMX's collaboration with LCH for cross-margining and enhanced clearing efficiency may attract institutional investors to a more cost-effective platform, thereby reducing market trading costs [4]. - Initial challenges for FMX may include liquidity issues due to CME's established trading network, necessitating attractive trading conditions for high-frequency traders to gradually capture market share [3][4].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent volatility in the U.S. Treasury futures market, attributing it to regulatory expectations, particularly regarding the Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR) and its impact on swap spreads and market liquidity [4][10][13]. Group 1: U.S. Treasury Market Dynamics - The U.S. Treasury futures market has experienced significant volatility since April, particularly in the 10-year contract, raising concerns about potential large-scale unwinding of basis trades [4][10]. - Analysis of positions and trading data indicates that there is insufficient evidence to suggest a massive unwinding of basis trades, as the open interest in 2Y, 5Y, and 10Y contracts has only decreased by 1%-5%, which is much less than the 15%-25% drop seen during the 2020 pandemic [7][10]. - The current volatility is primarily driven by market expectations regarding regulatory changes, specifically discussions around SLR exemptions, which could affect banks' ability to expand their balance sheets and increase liquidity in the Treasury market [10][13]. Group 2: Chinese Dollar Bond Market Insights - Following the announcement of new tariffs on Chinese products in early April, there has been a notable increase in risk aversion within the Asian dollar bond market, although credit spreads have not widened significantly [14][16]. - The valuation advantage of Chinese dollar bonds has become more pronounced, with the OAS of U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds widening by approximately 20 basis points, while Chinese dollar bonds only widened by about 14 basis points, indicating a potential undervaluation [14][16]. - Despite a downgrade in China's long-term foreign currency issuer rating by Fitch, Chinese dollar bond credit spreads have remained relatively stable, reflecting investor confidence in the credit quality and refinancing risks of Chinese enterprises [16][19]. Group 3: Asset-Backed Securities and Mortgage Market - The U.S. mortgage market has seen tightening credit conditions, particularly affecting ordinary loan applicants, although the overall mortgage availability index has slightly improved due to relaxed restrictions on Jumbo loans [20][21]. - The structural changes in the MBS market, driven by a reduction in government roles in housing finance, suggest a shift towards non-agency and high-net-worth client segments, indicating a need for investors to focus on high-quality MBS assets [23].