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Bond Market Summary: Non-Active Bonds as Opportunities

Market Conditions

The bond market continues to oscillate and strengthen, with interest rates generally declining. Non-active bonds show more pronounced downward movements compared to active ones. Rates for key benchmarks are falling: 10-year and 30-year government bonds saw decreases of 0.4bps and 1.2bps respectively, reaching 1.64% and 1.84%. One-year certificates of deposit fell 3.3bps to 1.64%, while other securities like AAA-rated secondary capital bonds declined similarly. Improvements in liquidity and strong buying interest have compressed spreads between active and non-active bonds, indicating higher demand for less liquid options.

Non-Active vs Active Spreads

Narrower spreads are attributed to interest rates approaching previous lows, increased focus on key securities, and elevated market sentiment. For example, the 50-year bond rate dropped significantly from 2.08% to 1.95%, narrowing the 50-30 year Treasury spread by 6.4bps. Non-active bonds benefit from reduced premium due to liquidity enhancements, particularly affecting long-dated bonds like the 50-year Treasury.

Bank Behavior and Selling Pressure

Banks, especially smaller institutions like city and rural commercial banks, face end-of-quarter metrics (e.g., average duration and liquidity requirements) that drive significant bond selling. This pressure is higher for smaller banks due to poorer profitability; first-quarter net income growth was negative for city commercial banks (-6.7%) and smaller regional banks, compared to minimal gains for large banks. Seasonal patterns show sales acceleration in May-June, exasperated by reduced government bond supply.

Asset Shortage Continuation

An asset shortage persists, with slowed lending and government bond issuance forecasted to decrease in the third quarter. This creates an environment where demand outweighs supply, potentially leading banks to repurchase bonds after their selling phase. Smaller banks, facing higher cash reserves and lacking sufficient investment opportunities, are under pressure to buy back bonds to avoid liquidity strains and benefit from potential rate declines.

Recommendation for Non-Fi Institutions

Non-financial entities have a favorable buying window to hold long-duration bonds and seize the current bull market for interest rate declines. Positioning for end-of-quarter and expected third-quarter moves, with potential long Treasury yields dropping to 1.4%-1.5%. Manage risk with an eye to end-of-quarter dynamics and broader economic uncertainties.

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