Core Viewpoint - Global asset prices are undergoing significant adjustments, with a notable decline in the 10-year US Treasury yield and the US dollar index. The Federal Reserve's policy shift is identified as the central logic for global asset pricing in the second half of the year [4][5]. Group 1: Macroeconomic Insights - The 10-year US Treasury yield has dropped over 50 basis points from its peak this year, while the US dollar index has fallen more than 10% from its high [4]. - Morgan Stanley's report indicates that the Federal Reserve's dovish signals at the Jackson Hole meeting suggest a potential decline in the federal funds rate, which could lead to new lows for both Treasury yields and the dollar index in the fall [4][5]. - The expected decline in the federal funds rate is supported by projections that it may fall to 2.625%, influenced by tighter immigration policies affecting labor market growth [5]. Group 2: Investment Strategies - Morgan Stanley recommends a long position in 5-year US Treasuries, which currently yield 3.75%, as they are expected to benefit from price increases during a yield decline cycle [15]. - The report suggests a steepening of the yield curve between 3-year and 30-year Treasuries, with the short end benefiting more from Fed rate cuts [15]. - For foreign exchange, Morgan Stanley advocates for shorting the US dollar while going long on the euro and yen, citing unfavorable interest rate differentials for the dollar [15][27]. Group 3: Economic Forecasts - The US Congressional Budget Office predicts a reduction in the federal deficit by $4 trillion from 2025 to 2035 due to tariff adjustments, which will lower the demand for government bonds and suppress long-term yields [10]. - The report highlights that if the federal funds rate dips below 2.69%, the 10-year Treasury yield could potentially fall below 4% [8]. Group 4: Regional Strategies - In the Eurozone, the focus is on yield curve flattening strategies and tactical opportunities in September, anticipating a rate cut by the European Central Bank [28]. - For the UK, the strategy involves going long on short-term rates as the Bank of England approaches the end of its rate hike cycle [30]. - In Japan, the recommendation is to buy 10-year Japanese government bonds while being cautious of yen volatility [31].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts are the main driving force for global asset pricing in the second half of the year, with expectations that U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar index may reach new lows [2][26] - The Federal Reserve's policy shift is highlighted as the central logic for global asset pricing, with indications that the federal funds rate may drop below 3%, and ultimately to 2.625% due to factors such as tightening immigration policies affecting labor market growth [2][4] - The relationship between U.S. Treasury yields and the federal funds rate is expected to dominate the bond market, with projections that if the federal funds rate falls below 2.69%, the 10-year Treasury yield could drop below 4% [4][6] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley recommends two core investment strategies: going long on U.S. Treasury durations and shorting the dollar, focusing on opportunities in both the bond and foreign exchange markets [10][11] - For U.S. Treasuries, the strategy includes going long on 5-year Treasury durations, which are expected to benefit from price increases during a yield decline cycle, and taking advantage of the steepening yield curve between 3-year and 30-year Treasuries [10][11] - In the foreign exchange market, the recommendation is to short the dollar while going long on the euro and yen, driven by the expectation that the Fed's rate cuts will exceed those of the European Central Bank [11][12] Group 3 - The report provides differentiated strategies for major economies, including focusing on yield curve flattening in the Eurozone and tactical strategies in the UK and Japan, reflecting the varying monetary policies and economic conditions [21][22][23] - In the Eurozone, the strategy involves entering into yield curve flattening trades and adjusting asset allocations based on updated yield targets for German bonds [21] - For the UK, the recommendation is to go long on short-term rates as the Bank of England approaches the end of its rate hike cycle, while in Japan, the strategy suggests buying 10-year Japanese bonds amid expectations of U.S. Treasury yield declines [22][23]

Core Viewpoint - The bond market is experiencing a return to range consolidation with noticeable pullbacks in gains, while the monetary policy remains in a "comfortable zone" with balanced growth, exchange rates, prices, and financial risks [1][7]. Market Performance - The closing performance of government bond futures showed divergence, with the 30-year main contract down 0.07% at 119.040, and the 10-year main contract down 0.02% at 108.435 [2]. - The interbank major interest rate bonds exhibited mixed performance, with the 30-year government bond yield rising by 0.25 basis points, while the 10-year policy bank bond yield fell by 0.15 basis points [2]. International Bond Market - In North America, U.S. Treasury yields showed mixed results, with the 2-year yield rising by 1.24 basis points to 3.953% and the 10-year yield falling by 0.20 basis points to 4.366% [3]. - In Asia, Japanese bond yields declined across the board, with the 10-year yield down by 0.6 basis points to 1.549% [3]. - In the Eurozone, 10-year bond yields for France, Germany, Italy, and Spain all decreased, with the Spanish yield down by 1.7 basis points to 3.270% [3]. Primary Market - The Ministry of Finance reported weighted average winning yields for 2-year and 50-year government bonds at 1.3844% and 2.0187%, respectively, with bid-to-cover ratios of 3.26 and 5.42 [4]. - The Export-Import Bank's 2-year fixed-rate bond had a winning rate of 1.3746% with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.24 [5]. Liquidity Conditions - The central bank conducted a 1260 billion yuan 7-day reverse repo operation at a rate of 1.40%, resulting in a net withdrawal of 663.3 billion yuan for the day [6]. - The Shibor short-term rates mostly declined, with the overnight rate down by 7.7 basis points to 1.315% [6]. Institutional Perspectives - According to China International Capital Corporation, the recent economic meeting downplayed real estate concerns and emphasized the prohibition of new hidden debts, indicating a potential weakening of fiscal support for economic growth in the second half of the year [7]. - Huatai Securities noted the importance of maintaining ample liquidity and promoting a reduction in comprehensive financing costs, with no strong expectations for rate cuts or reserve requirement ratio reductions [8].

Group 1 - The UK 10-year government bond yield increased by 1.3 basis points to 4.554%, with a total rise of 5.0 basis points for the week [1] - The 30-year UK bond yield rose by 0.4 basis points to 5.343%, accumulating a weekly increase of 7.1 basis points [1] - The 50-year UK bond yield increased by 0.5 basis points to 4.689%, with a total rise of 7.2 basis points for the week [1] Group 2 - On July 1, the US stock market saw the 10-year yield drop to 4.417% before rebounding to 4.633% at the market open on July 2 [1] - The 30-year yield fell to 5.185% on July 1 and rebounded to 5.453% on July 2 [1] - The 50-year yield dropped to 4.542% on July 1 and then increased to 4.817% on July 2 [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the UK bond market experienced fluctuations in yields, with the 10-year bond yield rising by 3.2 basis points to 4.504% while cumulatively dropping by 3.2 basis points over the week [1] - The 2-year UK bond yield increased by 1.2 basis points to 3.839%, with a cumulative decline of 8.0 basis points for the week [1] - The 30-year UK bond yield saw a cumulative increase of 0.3 basis points, indicating a W-shaped reversal, while the 50-year bond yield rose by 3.7 basis points [1] Group 2 - The yield spread between the 2-year and 10-year UK bonds increased by 4.578 basis points, reaching +66.277 basis points [1]

Core Viewpoint - The bond market is experiencing a strong consolidation, with government bond futures rising across the board and interbank bond yields mostly declining, indicating a potential trend towards looser liquidity conditions [1][5] Market Performance - Government bond futures closed higher, with the 30-year main contract up 0.24% at 120.820, the 10-year main contract up 0.14% at 109.160, the 5-year main contract up 0.15% at 106.300, and the 2-year main contract up 0.08% at 102.540 [2] - Major interbank rates mostly fell, with the 10-year policy bank bond yield down 1 basis point to 1.7055% and the 10-year government bond yield down 0.25 basis points to 1.6375% [2] International Market Trends - In North America, U.S. Treasury yields rose across the board, with the 10-year yield increasing by 4.16 basis points to 4.446% [3] - In Asia, Japanese bond yields continued to rise, with the 10-year yield up 2.8 basis points to 1.479% [3] - In the Eurozone, yields on 10-year bonds generally fell, with French yields down 1.9 basis points to 3.232% [3] Primary Market Activity - The China Development Bank's 10-year fixed-rate bond "25国开15" had a winning bid rate of 1.65%, with a total bid-to-cover ratio of 3.94 [4] - The 10-year "25甘肃债23" had a winning bid rate of 1.78% and a total bid-to-cover ratio of 25.05, indicating strong demand [4] Liquidity Conditions - The central bank conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation of 1973 billion yuan at an interest rate of 1.40%, with a net withdrawal of 1833 billion yuan on the day [5] - Short-term Shibor rates mostly declined, with the overnight rate down 1.9 basis points to 1.369% [5] Institutional Insights - Huayuan Securities suggests that interest rate bonds may experience narrow fluctuations, recommending attention to credit bonds with yields above 2% [6] - CITIC Fixed Income notes that since March, funding rates have been in a downward trend, indicating a need for a reasonable liquidity environment to support economic growth [7]