Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights a peak in government bond issuance with a net financing amount of nearly 800 billion yuan, supported by the central bank's liquidity measures, leading to a downward trend in bond yields, particularly in the long end of the curve [1][6] - The bond market is expected to remain stable due to the central bank's continued support, with a focus on the maturity of 6-month reverse repos, while the 10-year government bond yield approaches the critical level of 1.8%, which may exert pressure on the bond market [1][16] - The yield curve for government bonds shows a general decline in yields across various maturities, with notable decreases in the long-term bonds [2][3] Group 2 - In the primary market, a total of 122 bonds were issued last week, amounting to 1,206.73 billion yuan, with government bonds accounting for 39.7 billion yuan and local government bonds for 579.67 billion yuan [6] - The upcoming week is projected to see the issuance of 55 bonds totaling 489.14 billion yuan, indicating ongoing robust supply in the bond market [6] - The central bank's operations included multiple reverse repos, with a significant 8 billion yuan buyout reverse repo operation, indicating a proactive approach to manage liquidity [12][13] Group 3 - The U.S. Treasury yields experienced fluctuations, with a notable decline following weak labor market data, reflecting broader market sentiments and potential impacts on investment strategies [7][10] - The U.S. labor market shows signs of cooling, with an increase in initial jobless claims and a significant drop in job vacancies, which may influence future economic outlooks and bond market dynamics [9][10] - The U.S. Treasury's decision to maintain its current bond issuance strategy suggests a stable approach to debt management amidst changing market conditions [11] Group 4 - Analysts from Huatai Securities and CITIC Securities express cautious optimism regarding the bond market, anticipating stable performance leading up to the Spring Festival, while also noting potential pressures from profit-taking and equity market stabilization [16][17] - Financial strategies are shifting towards duration strategies, with recommendations for specific bond types to optimize returns in the current market environment [17]

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Feb. 1 budget may set the gross borrowing 11% higher at 16.5 trillion rupees ($180 billion) in the fiscal year starting April 1, according to the median estimate of 21 economists in a Bloomberg survey.The rise, driven by large debt maturities of about 5.5 trillion rupees, comes as heavy state government issuance pushes up yields. Higher Net borrowing, which excludes repayments, will be a tad higher at 11.6 trillion rupees, according to the poll. While economists expect ...

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Benin's planned government bond sale has been put on hold while the timing for one from Georgia is also in flux, according to ​investors, after U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive push to take control of Greenland caused ‌widespread market jitters. Financial markets have been unsettled in recent days after Trump vowed over the weekend to impose trade tariffs ‌on eight leading European allies until the United States was allowed to buy Greenland. The U.S. President said in ...

Fiscal Policy Shift - The Indian government is shifting its focus from targeting the fiscal deficit to targeting the debt-to-GDP ratio starting April 2026, which is expected to support growth through a more modest pace of tightening [1][9] - The fiscal deficit is targeted to decrease to 4.4% of GDP for the year ending March 2026, down from 9.2% in 2020-21 [1][9] Debt Targets - Economists from Bank of America Securities project that the government will aim for a debt target of 55% of GDP by 2026-27, compared to the current level of approximately 57% [2][9] - Deutsche Bank and Axis Bank anticipate a fiscal deficit of 4.25% and 4.2%, respectively, with a long-term goal of reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50% by 2030-31 [9] Borrowing Forecast - Gross borrowings are expected to rise to a record high, estimated between 16 trillion rupees and 17.50 trillion rupees ($174.7 billion to $191.1 billion), compared to 14.6 trillion rupees in the current year [5][6][9] - Net borrowings are projected to remain stable at 11.5 trillion rupees [6][9] Market Impact - The Indian bond markets are facing pressure due to heavy supply from federal and state government bonds, coinciding with a decline in demand from major buyers like insurance companies and pension funds [7][9] - Traders predict that if federal gross borrowing exceeds 16 trillion rupees, the trend of supply pressure will continue, with Nomura expressing caution regarding bonds due to these dynamics [8][9]

Core Insights - Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a 3% decline, dropping below $90,000, influenced by turmoil in Japan's government bond market and U.S. President Trump's tariff threats against Europe [1] - Ether (ETH) saw a more significant drop of over 7%, falling below the $3,000 mark for the first time since January 2 [1] Market Dynamics - Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market has increased, reaching 59.8% of the overall digital asset market capitalization, indicating a growing grip over altcoins [2] - The volatility in the market suggests that Bitcoin may continue to trade lower, with altcoins likely to be more adversely affected in the short term [2] Broader Market Trends - The Nasdaq index fell nearly 2%, while the Nikkei and Germany's DAX also experienced declines of 2.5% and 1%, respectively [3] - In contrast, precious metals have gained popularity as safe havens, with gold rising 3% and silver increasing by 7%, both reaching new record highs [3] - Bitcoin's current trading level is just 3% above its value at the beginning of the year, indicating a significant loss of its 2026 gains [3]

新华财经北京1月16日电 15日午后，央行送上包括结构性货币政策工具降息在内的一系列政策大礼包， 债券市场反应强烈，国债期货尾盘十分钟迅速窜高，但收盘前有所回落，30年期主力合约仍以下跌收 盘。银行间现券收益率深V下探，收盘较消息出台时有所上行。以10年期国债为例，当日15:00前收益率 在1.85%附近窄幅震荡，央行发布会开始后直线下落约1.5BP，低点触及1.835%，随后反弹回升至 1.86%，日终收于1.855%。 规模较大的三年期及五年期等长期存款到期重定价，加之此次各项再贷款利率下调，这些都有助于降低 银行付息成本、稳定净息差，为降息创造一定空间。 黄伟平表示，稳增长要求社会综合融资成本下行。综合市场和经济基本面来看，近期呈现出"强预期、 弱现实"的特征，预期与现实的合理收敛仍需政策配合，这奠定了降息的基本环境。结合个人信用修 复、再贷款扩容等政策来看，结构性工具降息也是宽信用前置的标志，后续结构性工具+总量政策均降 息落地后，需更加关注一揽子政策对实体的提振效果。 至于债券市场投资者关注的央行国债买卖操作，预计将更加灵活，同时兼顾配合财政和维护金融市场平 稳。黄伟平判断，从政策沟通和预期引导的角 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent increase in cross-year funding prices has been observed, but the central bank's increased reverse repo operations have maintained a balanced liquidity environment. Concerns over government bond supply at the beginning of the year have led to bearish sentiment in the bond market, with a noticeable rise in the yield curve. The implementation of new regulations on fund sales fees is expected to alleviate redemption pressure on bond funds [1][15]. Market Overview - The yield changes for various maturities of government bonds from December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026, include increases of 4.5 basis points (BP) for the 1-year bond, 1.44 BP for the 2-year bond, and 2.99 BP for the 5-year bond, among others [2][3]. - The bond market experienced a significant decline, particularly in long-term and ultra-long-term bonds, with the 30-year bond futures dropping 1.28%, marking the lowest level since October 2024 [5]. Regulatory Changes - The new regulations on the management of sales fees for publicly offered securities investment funds have been officially implemented, allowing for a longer redemption buffer period of 12 months and easing the redemption fee rates compared to previous drafts. This is expected to reduce the redemption pressure on bond funds [1][15][16]. Primary Market Activity - In the previous week, a total of 9 bonds were issued, amounting to 26 billion yuan, all of which were local government bonds from Beijing. For the upcoming week, 27 bonds are planned for issuance, totaling approximately 157.66 billion yuan, including 4 billion yuan in government bonds and 117.66 billion yuan in local government bonds [7]. International Market Insights - The U.S. long-term treasury yields have risen, with the 10-year treasury yield increasing by 6.3 BP to 4.19%, and the 30-year yield reaching a new high of 4.87%. This increase is attributed to better-than-expected employment data and ongoing expansion in the manufacturing sector, which has reduced demand for safe-haven assets [8][9]. Institutional Perspectives - Analysts from various institutions have noted that the new regulations on redemption fees for bond funds are a significant positive development, potentially stabilizing the bond market sentiment. However, concerns regarding the supply-demand imbalance for ultra-long bonds remain, and investors are advised to be cautious of re-pricing risks in the yield curve [15][16].

The government bond yield curve is likely to flatten in the financial year 2027 (FY27) as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to ease supply pressure in the ultra-long segment.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/RediffIn FY26 so far, reduced investments by insurance companies and pension funds pushed up yields on ultra-long tenor securities, steepening the curve.A recalibration of issuance, however, could help normalise yields at the long end in the coming year, experts said. “The upward pressure on ultra- ...

Core Insights - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to inject Rs 2.90 lakh crore of durable liquidity into the banking system through bond purchases and a dollar-rupee swap to address tight cash conditions [1][2][6] - The RBI will conduct a $10-billion buy/sell swap auction on January 13 to ease dollar liquidity [1][2] - The measures aim to stabilize yields and improve transmission across the curve, as system liquidity turned negative mid-December, pushing the weighted average call rate to 5.46%, above the 5.25% repo rate [1][2][6] Liquidity and Market Conditions - Between December 11 and 18, the RBI infused Rs 1.45 lakh crore through open market operations (OMOs) and a $5-billion swap, but liquidity tightened again due to tax outflows, leading to higher yields [2][6] - The 10-year benchmark yield has increased by 20 basis points since December 5, despite a recent quarter percentage point policy rate cut [5][6] - The benchmark yield eased to 6.63% on Tuesday from 6.66% a day earlier, after reaching 6.70%, the highest since March [6] Government Bond Sales - State governments collectively raised Rs 33,720 crore through bond sales on Tuesday at cutoff yields higher than expected, indicating adverse demand-supply conditions in the market [6] - The Bank of India raised Rs 10,000 crore in long-term infrastructure bonds at a yield of 7.23%, receiving a total of 83 bids amounting to Rs 15,305 crore, with 37 bids accepted [7]