Research and consultancy, Tabbush Report

Daniel Tabbush

Research and consultancy

Tabbush Report

We provide research and consultancy on Asian banks. Our focus is on what we call “Asian bank research, without the noise.” We are interested in the most critical swing-factors for banks, the NPL and credit cycle, and where we believe there is a gap between perception and reality. We often focus on the less studied components of bank financial statements.  Our research is highly thematic, sometimes examining unlisted banks and companies as a window on mainstream banks. 

Being independent allows us to look at smaller banks, often overlooked by others. Analysis of BIS bank guidelines in the context of Asia, is also a focal point, while we also analyze global banks operating in the region. We use what we believe is the most comprehensive, reliable financials database, SNL Financial. S&P Capital IQ augments our database, with corporate data and CEIC, with economics. 

Asian bank research, without the noise.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>New weekly data from US banks are now out, the first time since 13 June events, so important</li>
<li>There remains loan acceleration in total loans and also the important bucket, C&amp;I loans</li>
<li>LDR expansion good, new CP outstanding data shows a surge in growth rate, new highs</li>
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New weekly data from US banks are now out, the first time since 13 June events, so important
There remains loan acceleration in total loans and also the important bucket, C&amp;I loans
LDR expansion good, new CP outstanding data shows a surge in growth rate, new highs


US Banks - Weekly Balance Sheets Post 13 June Are Out, Strong C&I, Low LLR, LDR Up, CP Growth High

Oil and Gas, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Commodities

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<li>For the week ending 20/Jun, U.S. crude inventories fell by 5.8m barrels (vs. expectations of a 1.2m barrel decline). Meanwhile, gasoline stockpiles fell more than expected.</li>
<li>The EIA reported a 96 Bcf storage build, while analysts forecasted an 88 Bcf increase. Storage levels are 6.6% above the five-year average but 6.3% below year-ago levels.</li>
<li>Shell denied reports of merger talks with BP. TD Cowen raised its price target on Exxon to USD 128, citing its technological edge in resource recovery and strategic deal-making capacity.</li>
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For the week ending 20/Jun, U.S. crude inventories fell by 5.8m barrels (vs. expectations of a 1.2m barrel decline). Meanwhile, gasoline stockpiles fell more than expected.
The EIA reported a 96 Bcf storage build, while analysts forecasted an 88 Bcf increase. Storage levels are 6.6% above the five-year average but 6.3% below year-ago levels.
Shell denied reports of merger talks with BP. TD Cowen raised its price target on Exxon to USD 128, citing its technological edge in resource recovery and strategic deal-making capacity.


[ETP 2025/26] WTI Set for Deepest Weekly Drop Since March 2023; Henry Hub Slides on Tepid Demand

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<li>Quarterly granular data from US banks is collated by the Fed showing consumer loans broken down by PD bucket</li>
<li>The data through 1Q25 may be counterintuitive with what shows some of the best credit metrics in the time series </li>
<li>The best two PD buckets for both residential mortgage loans and credit card loans, are both rising as a proportion of total, and at peaks in the series</li>
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Quarterly granular data from US banks is collated by the Fed showing consumer loans broken down by PD bucket
The data through 1Q25 may be counterintuitive with what shows some of the best credit metrics in the time series 
The best two PD buckets for both residential mortgage loans and credit card loans, are both rising as a proportion of total, and at peaks in the series


US Banks - Granular Data on Probability of Default (PD) Points to Strong Consumer Credit Metrics

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<li>There are significant deposits at banks in the US, near all time high levels, at USD17.9 trillion in the most recent week's data</li>
<li>With lower interest rates, there is less propensity to save in bank deposits, we are seeing this well with Jumbo Time Deposits</li>
<li>Against a volatile stock market it is worth keeping in mind, the incredibly high level of deposits at US banks</li>
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There are significant deposits at banks in the US, near all time high levels, at USD17.9 trillion in the most recent week's data
With lower interest rates, there is less propensity to save in bank deposits, we are seeing this well with Jumbo Time Deposits
Against a volatile stock market it is worth keeping in mind, the incredibly high level of deposits at US banks


US Stock Market - Deposits of USD17,948billion Sit in US Banks. Potential Flow to Markets.

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Citigroup has released its fourth quarter earnings for 2024, showcasing a notable rise in net income by almost 40% to $12.7 billion for the full year, indicating positive momentum across key business segments.</li><li>This performance was coupled with a revenue increase of 5% excluding divestitures, supported by a 17% uptick in fee revenue, and an efficiency ratio improvement by 340 basis points, which highlights the company's operational improvements.</li><li>However, certain macroeconomic challenges remain persistent, such as China's slower-than-anticipated growth and Europe's underperformance.</li></ul>

Citigroup has released its fourth quarter earnings for 2024, showcasing a notable rise in net income by almost 40% to $12.7 billion for the full year, indicating positive momentum across key business segments.This performance was coupled with a revenue increase of 5% excluding divestitures, supported by a 17% uptick in fee revenue, and an efficiency ratio improvement by 340 basis points, which highlights the company's operational improvements.However, certain macroeconomic challenges remain persistent, such as China's slower-than-anticipated growth and Europe's underperformance.

Citigroup’s Turnaround Playbook: Core Drivers Shaping Future Performance! - Major Drivers

United States

Citigroup Inc. is a diversified financial services holding company that provides a broad range of financial services to consumer and corporate customers. The Company services include investment banking, retail brokerage, corporate banking, and cash management products and services. Citigroup serves customers globally.

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US Banks - Weekly Balance Sheets Post 13 June Are Out, Strong C&I, Low LLR, LDR Up, CP Growth High

US bank balances sheets weekly data is just out and this is first H8 data since 13 June events. C&I is strong, LLR is low, LDR rising, and CP...

Daniel Tabbush

[ETP 2025/26] WTI Set for Deepest Weekly Drop Since March 2023; Henry Hub Slides on Tepid Demand

US crude inventories fell more than expected. However, EIA reports gas storage build slightly above forecast. Shell denies merger talks with BP,...

Mint Finance

US Banks - Granular Data on Probability of Default (PD) Points to Strong Consumer Credit Metrics

Granular data on probability of default for US banks in their mortgage lending and credit card lending, is highly positive, suggesting good credit...

Daniel Tabbush

US Stock Market - Deposits of USD17,948billion Sit in US Banks. Potential Flow to Markets.

HFD shows deposits at US banks of USD18.2trillion as at 11June. This is even higher than in the preceding several weeks and one of the highest...

Daniel Tabbush

Citigroup’s Turnaround Playbook: Core Drivers Shaping Future Performance! - Major Drivers

Citigroup has released its fourth quarter earnings for 2024, showcasing a notable rise in net income by almost 40% to $12.7 billion for the full...

Baptista Research

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US Banks - Weekly Balance Sheets Post 13 June Are Out, Strong C&I, Low LLR, LDR Up, CP Growth High

US bank balances sheets weekly data is just out and this is first H8 data since 13 June events. C&I is strong, LLR is low, LDR rising, and CP...

Daniel Tabbush

[ETP 2025/26] WTI Set for Deepest Weekly Drop Since March 2023; Henry Hub Slides on Tepid Demand

​US crude inventories fell more than expected. However, EIA reports gas storage build slightly above forecast. Shell denies merger talks with BP,...

Mint Finance

US Banks - Granular Data on Probability of Default (PD) Points to Strong Consumer Credit Metrics

Granular data on probability of default for US banks in their mortgage lending and credit card lending, is highly positive, suggesting good credit...

Daniel Tabbush

US Stock Market - Deposits of USD17,948billion Sit in US Banks. Potential Flow to Markets.

HFD shows deposits at US banks of USD18.2trillion as at 11June. This is even higher than in the preceding several weeks and one of the highest...

Daniel Tabbush

Citigroup’s Turnaround Playbook: Core Drivers Shaping Future Performance! - Major Drivers

Citigroup has released its fourth quarter earnings for 2024, showcasing a notable rise in net income by almost 40% to $12.7 billion for the full...

Baptista Research

US crude inventories fell more than expected. However, EIA reports gas storage build slightly above forecast. Shell denies merger talks with BP,...