Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

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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ReNew Energy Global PLC operates as a renewable energy company. The Company focuses on developing wind, solar, and hydro energy projects. ReNew Energy Global serves clients in India.

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<li>Front-end UST yields declined yesterday, with the UST curve steepening in continuation of last week's trend. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 2 bps to 3.50%, while that of the 10Y declined 1 bp to 4.17%.</li>
<li>Equities retreated for a second day, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq down 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively.</li>
<li>New York Fed President John Williams said monetary policy is well-positioned heading into 2026, as the FOMC has "adjusted interest rates down in a way that we think positions us really well to have these two competing kinds of risks be roughly in balance". </li>
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Front-end UST yields declined yesterday, with the UST curve steepening in continuation of last week's trend. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 2 bps to 3.50%, while that of the 10Y declined 1 bp to 4.17%.
Equities retreated for a second day, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq down 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively.
New York Fed President John Williams said monetary policy is well-positioned heading into 2026, as the FOMC has "adjusted interest rates down in a way that we think positions us really well to have these two competing kinds of risks be roughly in balance". 


Leonard Law, CFA

Adani Green Energy Limited operates as a producer of renewable energy. The Company builds, owns, and operates power plants for solar and wind energy. Adani Green Energy serves customers worldwide.


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Green Energy, Lenovo, SK Hynix</li>
<li>UST yields rose for the fourth straight day yesterday following the release of strong JOLTS data, albeit losses in treasuries were pared after good demand for a 10Y note auction.</li>
<li>The UST curve bear flattened, with the yield on the 2Y UST rising 4 bps to 3.62%, while that on the 10Y UST was up 2 bps at 4.19%. Equities were steady ahead of the FOMC rate decision tonight. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.1% to 6,841, while the Nasdaq was up 0.1% at 23,576.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Green Energy, Lenovo, SK Hynix
UST yields rose for the fourth straight day yesterday following the release of strong JOLTS data, albeit losses in treasuries were pared after good demand for a 10Y note auction.
The UST curve bear flattened, with the yield on the 2Y UST rising 4 bps to 3.62%, while that on the 10Y UST was up 2 bps at 4.19%. Equities were steady ahead of the FOMC rate decision tonight. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.1% to 6,841, while the Nasdaq was up 0.1% at 23,576.


Adani Energy Solutions Ltd provides utility services. The Company offers electricity generation, transmission, and distribution services. Adani Transmission conducts its business globally.

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, Genting Berhad, Xiaomi Corp</li>
<li>UST yields rose 1-3 bps yesterday, to the highest levels in two months. The move appeared to be driven by lower expectations of Fed rate cuts next year, even as the market firmly priced in 25 bps of rate reductions this week.</li>
<li>The yield on the 2Y UST rose 1 bp to 3.58%, while the yield on the 10Y UST climbed 3 bps to 4.17%. Equities halted a four-day rally, with the S&amp;P and Nasdaq down 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, Genting Berhad, Xiaomi Corp
UST yields rose 1-3 bps yesterday, to the highest levels in two months. The move appeared to be driven by lower expectations of Fed rate cuts next year, even as the market firmly priced in 25 bps of rate reductions this week.
The yield on the 2Y UST rose 1 bp to 3.58%, while the yield on the 10Y UST climbed 3 bps to 4.17%. Equities halted a four-day rally, with the S&amp;P and Nasdaq down 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively.


Vedanta Resources Limited operates as a diversified natural resource company. The Company extracts and process zinc, lead, aluminum, iron ore, copper, and silver, as well as focuses on oil and natural gas. Vedanta Resources serves clients worldwide.

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Vedanta Resources, Xiaomi Corp, Reliance Industries, Biocon Biologics</li>
<li>UST yields climbed 4 bps across the curve on Friday, in tandem with a decline in Canadian government bonds, even though the belatedly-released September PCE inflation numbers were line with estimates.</li>
<li>Yields on the 2Y and 10Y USTs rose to 3.56% and 4.14%, respectively. Equities notched small gains towards October’s record-high levels, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Vedanta Resources, Xiaomi Corp, Reliance Industries, Biocon Biologics
UST yields climbed 4 bps across the curve on Friday, in tandem with a decline in Canadian government bonds, even though the belatedly-released September PCE inflation numbers were line with estimates.
Yields on the 2Y and 10Y USTs rose to 3.56% and 4.14%, respectively. Equities notched small gains towards October’s record-high levels, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.


Greenko Energy Holdings operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, manufactures wind, hydro, and solar energy generation machinery. Greenko Energy Holdings serves customers in India.

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Greenko Energy, New World Development</li>
<li>UST yields fell 2-3 bps yesterday, following the release of weaker than expected November ADP payrolls data. The yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST declined 2 bps to 3.49% and 4.06%, respectively. Equities rose, as the labour market slowdown reinforced market expectations for a Fed rate cut this month. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 0.3% to 6,850, while the Nasdaq was up 0.2% at 23,454.</li>
<li>In the US, the ADP employment report showed that private-sector payrolls declined by 32 k in November (10 k e / 47 k revised p), with payrolls having fallen in four of the past six months. Hiring has been choppy of late, as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment, according to ADP chief economist Nela Richardson. While the November slowdown was broad-based, it was led by a pullback among small businesses.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Greenko Energy, New World Development
UST yields fell 2-3 bps yesterday, following the release of weaker than expected November ADP payrolls data. The yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST declined 2 bps to 3.49% and 4.06%, respectively. Equities rose, as the labour market slowdown reinforced market expectations for a Fed rate cut this month. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 0.3% to 6,850, while the Nasdaq was up 0.2% at 23,454.
In the US, the ADP employment report showed that private-sector payrolls declined by 32 k in November (10 k e / 47 k revised p), with payrolls having fallen in four of the past six months. Hiring has been choppy of late, as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment, according to ADP chief economist Nela Richardson. While the November slowdown was broad-based, it was led by a pullback among small businesses.
