Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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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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Shimao Property Holdings Limited develops real estate projects in China.

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Shimao Group, Guangzhou R&amp;F, New World Development</li>
<li>In the US, the FOMC has voted 11-1 to reduce the Fed funds target rate by 25 bps to 4.25-4.50%, a move in line with market expectations. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack voted against the decision, in favour of keeping rates steady instead.</li>
<li>Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted during a press conference that the central bank has lowered the policy rate by a full percentage point from its peak, adding that interest rates are still meaningfully restraining economic activity and that the Fed remains on track to further reduce rates.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Shimao Group, Guangzhou R&amp;F, New World Development
In the US, the FOMC has voted 11-1 to reduce the Fed funds target rate by 25 bps to 4.25-4.50%, a move in line with market expectations. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack voted against the decision, in favour of keeping rates steady instead.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted during a press conference that the central bank has lowered the policy rate by a full percentage point from its peak, adding that interest rates are still meaningfully restraining economic activity and that the Fed remains on track to further reduce rates.


New World Development Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, develops and invests in properties, provides contracting services, property management, and transportation services.  The Company also operates infrastructure business, telecommunication services, department stores, hotels and restaurants, and media and technology business.

<ul>
<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: New World Development, Vedanta Resources, Softbank Group, AAC Technologies</li>
<li>In the US, the December (preliminary) S&amp;P manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 (49.5 e / 49.7 p), while the services PMI expanded to 58.5 (55.8 e / 56.1 p).</li>
<li>The composite PMI also rose to 56.6 (55.1 e / 54.9 p). Treasuries were little changed, ahead of the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. The yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST were flat at 4.25% and 4.40%, respectively.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: New World Development, Vedanta Resources, Softbank Group, AAC Technologies
In the US, the December (preliminary) S&amp;P manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 (49.5 e / 49.7 p), while the services PMI expanded to 58.5 (55.8 e / 56.1 p).
The composite PMI also rose to 56.6 (55.1 e / 54.9 p). Treasuries were little changed, ahead of the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. The yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST were flat at 4.25% and 4.40%, respectively.


Greentown China Holdings Ltd. develops real estate.  The Company builds residential villas, low-rise apartment buildings, and high-rise apartment buildings for middle and high-income people.

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<li>In the US, the November nonfarm payrolls came in marginally above expectations at 227 k (220 k e), and were up significantly from the upwardly revised 36 k figure for October (which was impacted by two hurricanes and a strike at Boeing).</li>
<li>Still, the three-month average payroll growth slowed from earlier in the year to 173 k.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2% (4.1% e / 4.1% p). Average hourly earnings growth remained steady at 0.4% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% p) and 4.0% y-o-y (3.9% e / 4.0% p).</li>
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In the US, the November nonfarm payrolls came in marginally above expectations at 227 k (220 k e), and were up significantly from the upwardly revised 36 k figure for October (which was impacted by two hurricanes and a strike at Boeing).
Still, the three-month average payroll growth slowed from earlier in the year to 173 k.
Meanwhile, the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2% (4.1% e / 4.1% p). Average hourly earnings growth remained steady at 0.4% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% p) and 4.0% y-o-y (3.9% e / 4.0% p).


GMR Hyderabad International Airport / Credit

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited provides infrastructure construction and development services. The Company constructs and develops airports, solar energy plants, sports stadium, colleges and schools, roads, metros, and other transportation projects. GMR Hyderabad International serves customers worldwide.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport (7174677Z IN)

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: GMR Hyderabad, Rakuten Group</li>
<li>In the US, the ISM services index fell to 52.1 (55.7 e / 56.0 p). This was the slowest pace in three months, albeit the gauge remained in expansion territory for the ninth month this year. Meanwhile, the November (final) S&amp;P services PMI rose to 56.0 (55.0 p), albeit below the preliminary estimate of 57.0.</li>
<li>The composite PMI climbed to 54.9 (54.1 p). Separately, the ADP employment survey showed that private sector job growth slowed to 146 k (150 k e / 184 k revised p).</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: GMR Hyderabad, Rakuten Group
In the US, the ISM services index fell to 52.1 (55.7 e / 56.0 p). This was the slowest pace in three months, albeit the gauge remained in expansion territory for the ninth month this year. Meanwhile, the November (final) S&amp;P services PMI rose to 56.0 (55.0 p), albeit below the preliminary estimate of 57.0.
The composite PMI climbed to 54.9 (54.1 p). Separately, the ADP employment survey showed that private sector job growth slowed to 146 k (150 k e / 184 k revised p).


Studio City International Holdings Limited / Credit

Studio City International Holdings Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, offers dining, entertainment, accommodation, meeting and events, and casino facilities. Studio City International Holdings serves customers worldwide.

Studio City International Holdings Limited (MSC US)

Studio City International Holdings Limited

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Studio City, Yuexiu Property, Rakuten Group</li>
<li>In the US, the October JOLTS job openings came in above estimates at 7.74 mn (7.52 mn e / 7.37 mn p).</li>
<li>Long-end USTs fell yesterday, while the front end outperformed on expectations that a December rate cut remains on the table.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Studio City, Yuexiu Property, Rakuten Group
In the US, the October JOLTS job openings came in above estimates at 7.74 mn (7.52 mn e / 7.37 mn p).
Long-end USTs fell yesterday, while the front end outperformed on expectations that a December rate cut remains on the table.


Based in Singapore, Leonard covers Asian high yield and crossover corporate credits. Prior to joining Lucror in 2017, he was an Associate Analyst with Moody’s Investors Service for three years, where he was responsible for credit analysis and research for a portfolio of South and Southeast Asian corporates. Previously, Leonard spent two years in ANZ Banking Group’s graduate program, where he held a number of roles, including credit risk.

Leonard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Leonard Law, CFA
Senior Credit Analyst
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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Shimao Group, Guangzhou R&F, New World...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: New World Development, Vedanta Resources,...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In the US, the November nonfarm payrolls came in marginally above expectations at 227 k (220 k e), and were up significantly from the upwardly...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: GMR Hyderabad, Rakuten Group

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Studio City, Yuexiu Property, Rakuten Group

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