China Macroeconomics & Academia

Christopher Balding

Macroeconomics

Recent data of the excessively leveraged economy in China yielded few positive results. While data from previous months hinted that the Chinese economy might be heading towards growth, the post PMI of 50.1 defied those predictions.Most sectors in June either witnessed stagnant output or a decline except for steel which has witnessed output growth of 14% since January 31. Though in the beginning of June the daily steel output slightly declined, it is anticipated that with the start of the…

Recent data of the excessively leveraged economy in China yielded few positive results. While data from previous months hinted that the Chinese economy might be heading towards growth, the post PMI of 50.1 defied those predictions.Most sectors in June either witnessed stagnant output or a decline except for steel which has witnessed output growth of 14% since January 31. Though in the beginning of June the daily steel output slightly declined, it is anticipated that with the start of the…

Co-founder & Managing Director, Marketnomix 

Rajan Govil

Co-founder & Managing Director

Marketnomix 

China’s data releases in recent days have continued to broadly reflect the ongoing slowdown in the economy. While industrial production remained steady in May 2016, retail sales as well as fixed asset investment continued to slow.  Money supply and outstanding loans also slowed in May.Industrial production in China remained steady in May 2016 rising 6.0% y-o-y, the same as in April, and compared to an increase of 6.8% y-o-y for March 2016. On a year-to-date (ytd) y-o-y basis, industrial…

China’s data releases in recent days have continued to broadly reflect the ongoing slowdown in the economy. While industrial production remained steady in May 2016, retail sales as well as fixed asset investment continued to slow.  Money supply and outstanding loans also slowed in May.Industrial production in China remained steady in May 2016 rising 6.0% y-o-y, the same as in April, and compared to an increase of 6.8% y-o-y for March 2016. On a year-to-date (ytd) y-o-y basis, industrial…

China: May Industrial Production Held Steady, Fixed Asset Investment, Loans Growth Slowed

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Equity Bottom-Up

Air China (753:HK) and its main domestic rivals have reported operating statistics for May, and the numbers are mostly solid, in our view. Overall traffic at Air China, measured in RPKs, increased by 8% YoY in May. As has been the case for many months, International traffic (+10% YoY) led the way, though Domestic traffic was also solid (+7% YoY). With demand growth largely in-line with capacity expansion, passenger load factor remained solid at 77.9% in May.Notably, Air China's International…

Air China (753:HK) and its main domestic rivals have reported operating statistics for May, and the numbers are mostly solid, in our view. Overall traffic at Air China, measured in RPKs, increased by 8% YoY in May. As has been the case for many months, International traffic (+10% YoY) led the way, though Domestic traffic was also solid (+7% YoY). With demand growth largely in-line with capacity expansion, passenger load factor remained solid at 77.9% in May.Notably, Air China's International…

Air China May Traffic Figures Remain Solid

Bespoke Research on China and neighbouring regions, Bixmoor

Bixmoor

Bespoke Research on China and neighbouring regions

Bixmoor specialises in providing bespoke research to business, governments and the financial community on China and neighbouring regions. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients, based on our expertise, our reliability and our determination to find the right solution.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Two recent reports on business confidence from the European Union and the American Chambers of Commerce in China show a marked fall in business confidence over the past year. Both reports share common concerns, although there are some marked differences, particularly on the question of innovation.

Two recent reports on business confidence from the European Union and the American Chambers of Commerce in China show a marked fall in business confidence over the past year. Both reports share common concerns, although there are some marked differences, particularly on the question of innovation.

US, EU Business Confidence Falls in China

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

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The main change in our stance from the one shared at the start of this year is that we have increased allocation to the dry bulk sector (from 6% to 30%), while pruned exposure to the tankers (from 35% to 20%) in view of the changing market landscape, even though we would favour both the sectors for 2016. We recommend investors to take incremental exposure in the Dry bulk segment, which could be the outperformer in 2016.…</li></ul>

Adding risk with upgrade on Dry bulk and downgrade on Tanker shipping
The main change in our stance from the one shared at the start of this year is that we have increased allocation to the dry bulk sector (from 6% to 30%), while pruned exposure to the tankers (from 35% to 20%) in view of the changing market landscape, even though we would favour both the sectors for 2016. We recommend investors to take incremental exposure in the Dry bulk segment, which could be the outperformer in 2016.…

Maritime Model Portfolio - Adding Risk with Upgrade on Dry Bulk and Downgrade on Tanker Shipping

China

China Southern Airlines Company Limited provides commercial airline services throughout China, Southeast Asia and other parts of the world.  The Company also provides other airline related services including aircraft maintenance and air catering.

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the civil aviation industry. It offers passenger, cargo, mail delivery, ground, cargo handling, and other extended transportation services.

Air China Limited provides passenger, cargo, and airline-related services in China.  The Company is primarily based in Beijing and a major hub for domestic and international air transportation.  Air China's airline-related services include aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul service, ground services, and in-flight catering services.

Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd. provides passenger and freight air transportation. The Company also provides charter flight services. 

Spring Airlines Co., Ltd. offers air transportation services. The Company provides domestic air transportation, international air transportation, cargo transportation, and other services. Spring Airlines also offers ticket home delivery, insurance transaction, and other services.

Juneyao Airlines Co. Ltd. supplies air transportation services. The Company provides domestic and international routes for passengers and cargoes. Juneyao Airlines also offers ticket home delivery and electronic ticketing services.

China Express Airlines Co., Ltd. provides air transportation services. The Company offers passenger and freight air transportation, aviation equipment maintenance and aircraft leasing, ticket and hotel booking, consulting, and other services. China Express Airlines serves customers worldwide.

China Express Airlines Co Ltd (002928 CH)

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd offers marine freight transportation services.  The Company offers container shipping, dry bulk shipping, logistics services, freight forwarding, and terminal and container leasing services internationally.  COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd operates container ships and terminals, and manufactures shipping containers.

S.F. Holding Co., Ltd operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides logistics, order tracking, supply chain management, and warehousing services. S.F. Holding operates worldwide.

Daqin Railway Co., Ltd. mainly provides coal transportation service in Northern China. It also operates passenger transportation business.

Singapore Airlines Limited provides air transportation, engineering, pilot training, air charter, and tour wholesaling services. The Company's airline operation covers Asia, Europe, the Americas, South West Pacific, and Africa.

ANA Holdings Inc provides a variety of air transportation-related services. The Company offers scheduled & unscheduled air passenger services and air courier services. ANA sells aircraft parts and provides travel arrangement & reservation services as well.

United Airlines Holdings Inc is an airline holding company.  The Company owns and operates airlines that transports persons, property and mail throughout the United States and abroad.

Southwest Airlines Co. is a domestic airline that provides primarily short-haul, high-frequency, point-to-point service.  The Company offers flights throughout the United States.

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. provides transportation services. The Company offers international and domestic air passenger and cargo transportation services. International Consolidated Airlines Group serves customers worldwide.

International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG LN)

International Consolidated Airlines Group

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is an airline that provides both domestic and international flight services.  The Company provides passenger and cargo services to destinations in Chile, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and the Pacific.  LATAM Airlines operates passenger aircraft and cargo freighters.

InterGlobe Aviation Limited provides passenger airlines services. The Company offers ground management, air transportation, terminal maintenance, and other services. InterGlobe Aviation conducts its business globally.

Turk Hava Yollari Anonim Ortakligi (THY), also known as Turkish Airlines, provides passenger and cargo air transportation services. The Company serves all domestic destinations as well as the Middle East, North America, Europe, Asia, North Africa and South Africa.

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited operates scheduled airline services. The Company also provides related services, including airline catering, aircraft handling, and engineering.

Qantas Airways Limited provides transportation of passengers through two airlines including Qantas (full service carrier) and Jetstar (low cost carrier), operating international, domestic and regional services. The Company also includes Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Freight which generates diverse revenue streams and adds value for customers and investors.

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Air China Ltd (A) (601111 CH)

Early Look June Economic Activity

Recent data of the excessively leveraged economy in China yielded few positive results. While data from previous months hinted that the Chinese...

Christopher Balding

China: May Industrial Production Held Steady, Fixed Asset Investment, Loans Growth Slowed

China’s data releases in recent days have continued to broadly reflect the ongoing slowdown in the economy. While industrial production remained...

Rajan Govil

Air China May Traffic Figures Remain Solid

Air China (753:HK) and its main domestic rivals have reported operating statistics for May, and the numbers are mostly solid, in our view. Overall...

Daniel Hellberg

US, EU Business Confidence Falls in China

Two recent reports on business confidence from the European Union and the American Chambers of Commerce in China show a marked fall in business...

Bixmoor

Maritime Model Portfolio - Adding Risk with Upgrade on Dry Bulk and Downgrade on Tanker Shipping

Adding risk with upgrade on Dry bulk and downgrade on Tanker shippingThe main change in our stance from the one shared at the start of this year is...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

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