Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

Senior Credit Analyst

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Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

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SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services. The Company also operates ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber optic high-speed Internet connection, e-Commerce businesses, and Internet based advertising and auction businesses.

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Softbank Group</li>
<li>In the US, the FOMC has unanimously voted to maintain the Fed Funds target rate unchanged at 4.25-4.50%, in line with market expectations. In its statement, the FOMC noted that “uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased”, removing previous language that the risks to achieving employment and inflation goals are “roughly in balance”.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, the Fed dot plot showed that the US central bank's officials continue to see a median of two 25-bp rate cuts in 2025, two cuts in 2026 and one in 2027, with the long-run Fed funds rate unchanged at 3.0%.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Softbank Group
In the US, the FOMC has unanimously voted to maintain the Fed Funds target rate unchanged at 4.25-4.50%, in line with market expectations. In its statement, the FOMC noted that “uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased”, removing previous language that the risks to achieving employment and inflation goals are “roughly in balance”.
Meanwhile, the Fed dot plot showed that the US central bank's officials continue to see a median of two 25-bp rate cuts in 2025, two cuts in 2026 and one in 2027, with the long-run Fed funds rate unchanged at 3.0%.


Xiaomi Corporation manufactures communication equipment and parts. The Company produces and sells mobile phones, smart phone software,  set-top boxes, and related accessories. Xiaomi markets its products worldwide.

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<li>Xiaomi Corp has released FY 2024 numbers that were excellent in our view, with record revenue, profitability and market share gains.</li>
<li>The company's growth was driven by solid performance in the Smartphone x Artificial Intelligence of Things segment and rapid expansion of the Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) business.</li>
<li>While short-term challenges persist, particularly in the EV segment, Xiaomi’s long-term growth trajectory appears robust.</li>
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Xiaomi Corp has released FY 2024 numbers that were excellent in our view, with record revenue, profitability and market share gains.
The company's growth was driven by solid performance in the Smartphone x Artificial Intelligence of Things segment and rapid expansion of the Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) business.
While short-term challenges persist, particularly in the EV segment, Xiaomi’s long-term growth trajectory appears robust.


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Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust / Credit

Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust invests in a diverse portfolio of income producing properties which are used primarily for office, retail, and other commercial purposes in China.

Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (405 HK)

<ul>
<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yuexiu REIT, Cikarang Listrindo, Nickel Industries</li>
<li>In the US, the import price index rose 0.4% m-o-m (0.0% e / 0.4% revised p) in February. Separately, industrial production came in above estimates at 0.7% m-o-m (0.2% e / 0.3% revised p), with capacity utilisation up at 78.2% (77.8% e / 77.7% revised p).</li>
<li>Meanwhile, housing starts grew 11.2% m-o-m (1.4% e / -11.5% p) in February to 1.50 mn units, rebounding from the decline in January, which had been driven by cold weather. The February (preliminary) building permits fell 1.2% m-o-m (-1.4% e / -0.6% p) to 1.46 mn units.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yuexiu REIT, Cikarang Listrindo, Nickel Industries
In the US, the import price index rose 0.4% m-o-m (0.0% e / 0.4% revised p) in February. Separately, industrial production came in above estimates at 0.7% m-o-m (0.2% e / 0.3% revised p), with capacity utilisation up at 78.2% (77.8% e / 77.7% revised p).
Meanwhile, housing starts grew 11.2% m-o-m (1.4% e / -11.5% p) in February to 1.50 mn units, rebounding from the decline in January, which had been driven by cold weather. The February (preliminary) building permits fell 1.2% m-o-m (-1.4% e / -0.6% p) to 1.46 mn units.


PT Indika Energy Tbk is an energy company. The Company provides energy services, energy resources and infrastructure, primarily in the areas of coal production, engineering, procurement and construction services and power generation services.

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Indika Energy, China Hongqiao, Greenko Energy</li>
<li>In the US, advance retail sales came in below estimates at 0.2% m-o-m (0.6% e / -1.2% revised p) in February. Moreover, the January figure was revised downwards to negative 1.2% (from -0.9%), the lowest since July 2021. Seven of the retail report's 13 categories posted declines, notably motor vehicles, gasoline sales, as well as spending at restaurants and bars.</li>
<li>Retail sales (excluding auto and gas) rose 0.5% m-o-m (0.4% e / -0.8% p), while the retail sales control group (which feeds into the government’s calculation of goods spending for GDP) was up 1.0% m-o-m (0.4% e / -1.0% revised p), supported by a rebound in e-commerce activity.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Indika Energy, China Hongqiao, Greenko Energy
In the US, advance retail sales came in below estimates at 0.2% m-o-m (0.6% e / -1.2% revised p) in February. Moreover, the January figure was revised downwards to negative 1.2% (from -0.9%), the lowest since July 2021. Seven of the retail report's 13 categories posted declines, notably motor vehicles, gasoline sales, as well as spending at restaurants and bars.
Retail sales (excluding auto and gas) rose 0.5% m-o-m (0.4% e / -0.8% p), while the retail sales control group (which feeds into the government’s calculation of goods spending for GDP) was up 1.0% m-o-m (0.4% e / -1.0% revised p), supported by a rebound in e-commerce activity.


Nickel Industries Limited provides mining services. The Company acquires, explores, and develops nickel projects. Nickel Industries operates in Australia.

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Nickel Industries, West China Cement, China Hongqiao</li>
<li>In the US, the March (preliminary) University of Michigan consumer sentiment fell to 57.9 (63.0 e / 64.7 p), declining for three consecutive months and reaching the lowest level since November 2022.</li>
<li>Many consumers cited the high uncertainty around policy and other economic factors, as frequent gyrations in economic policies make it very difficult for consumers to plan for the future, according to Surveys of Consumers director Joanne Hsu.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Nickel Industries, West China Cement, China Hongqiao
In the US, the March (preliminary) University of Michigan consumer sentiment fell to 57.9 (63.0 e / 64.7 p), declining for three consecutive months and reaching the lowest level since November 2022.
Many consumers cited the high uncertainty around policy and other economic factors, as frequent gyrations in economic policies make it very difficult for consumers to plan for the future, according to Surveys of Consumers director Joanne Hsu.


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