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.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

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<li>In the US, the ISM services index declined to 50.8 (52.9 e / 53.5 p) in March 2025, the lowest level since June 2024, albeit remaining in expansion territory for the ninth consecutive month.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, the March 2025 final S&amp;P services PMI climbed to 54.4 (54.2 e / 51.0 p), but was stable compared to the preliminary reading of 54.3.</li>
<li>The composite PMI rose to 53.5 (53.5 e / 51.6 p). Separately, the trade deficit narrowed to USD 122.7 bn (USD 123.5 bn e / USD 130.7 bn revised p) in February. </li>
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In the US, the ISM services index declined to 50.8 (52.9 e / 53.5 p) in March 2025, the lowest level since June 2024, albeit remaining in expansion territory for the ninth consecutive month.
Meanwhile, the March 2025 final S&amp;P services PMI climbed to 54.4 (54.2 e / 51.0 p), but was stable compared to the preliminary reading of 54.3.
The composite PMI rose to 53.5 (53.5 e / 51.6 p). Separately, the trade deficit narrowed to USD 122.7 bn (USD 123.5 bn e / USD 130.7 bn revised p) in February. 


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Seazen Group, Adani Ports, Cikarang Listrindo, Vedanta Resources</li>
<li>In the US, the February CPI came in below estimates at 0.2% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.5% p) and 2.8% y-o-y (2.9% e / 3.0% p). Core CPI (excluding food and energy) eased to 0.2% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% p) and 3.1% y-o-y (3.2% e / 3.3% p).</li>
<li>US Treasuries ended the day lower, as an initial rally following the lower-than-expected CPI inflation numbers was quickly reversed amid concerns over the escalating trade war and its impact on future inflation.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Seazen Group, Adani Ports, Cikarang Listrindo, Vedanta Resources
In the US, the February CPI came in below estimates at 0.2% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.5% p) and 2.8% y-o-y (2.9% e / 3.0% p). Core CPI (excluding food and energy) eased to 0.2% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% p) and 3.1% y-o-y (3.2% e / 3.3% p).
US Treasuries ended the day lower, as an initial rally following the lower-than-expected CPI inflation numbers was quickly reversed amid concerns over the escalating trade war and its impact on future inflation.


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Jinmao, Nickel Industries, Vedanta Resources, Bharti Airtel</li>
<li>In the US, JOLTS job openings increased slightly to 7.74 mn (7.60 mn e / 7.51 mn revised p) in January, with the job openings rate little changed m-o-m at 4.6%. Layoffs declined for a fourth straight month to the lowest level since June 2024.</li>
<li>Overall, the JOLTS report showed that the labour market was steady in January, albeit demand for labour could soften in the months ahead.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Jinmao, Nickel Industries, Vedanta Resources, Bharti Airtel
In the US, JOLTS job openings increased slightly to 7.74 mn (7.60 mn e / 7.51 mn revised p) in January, with the job openings rate little changed m-o-m at 4.6%. Layoffs declined for a fourth straight month to the lowest level since June 2024.
Overall, the JOLTS report showed that the labour market was steady in January, albeit demand for labour could soften in the months ahead.


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Greentown China, New World Development, Vedanta Resources, ReNew Energy</li>
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<p>In the US, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly commented that policy needs to remain restrictive until there is more progress on inflation, which she expects will continue declining over time. Ms Daly said: “</p>
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<p>At this point, policy needs to remain restrictive until, from my vantage point, until I see that we are really continuing to make progress on inflation.” She added that there is “no reason to be discouraged about the progress on inflation today” and it is “just going to take longer than anyone wants”.</p>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Greentown China, New World Development, Vedanta Resources, ReNew Energy

In the US, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly commented that policy needs to remain restrictive until there is more progress on inflation, which she expects will continue declining over time. Ms Daly said: “


At this point, policy needs to remain restrictive until, from my vantage point, until I see that we are really continuing to make progress on inflation.” She added that there is “no reason to be discouraged about the progress on inflation today” and it is “just going to take longer than anyone wants”.



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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40900:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor India (HYUNDAI IN)</a> has been added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and MSCI India Domestic Index, while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-green-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29012:1" rel="noopener">Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN)</a>  has been removed. </li>
<li>Indian government is testing the IndiaAI Datasets Platform, a central repository under the IndiaAI Mission, to offer curated public and private datasets for AI model training. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedanta-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22202:1" rel="noopener">Vedanta Resources (VED LN)</a>  is exploring various funding options for its Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia, engaging potential partners for short-term funds and long-term equity financing.</li>
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Hyundai Motor India (HYUNDAI IN) has been added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and MSCI India Domestic Index, while Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN)  has been removed. 
Indian government is testing the IndiaAI Datasets Platform, a central repository under the IndiaAI Mission, to offer curated public and private datasets for AI model training. 

Vedanta Resources (VED LN)  is exploring various funding options for its Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia, engaging potential partners for short-term funds and long-term equity financing.


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In the US, the ISM services index declined to 50.8 (52.9 e / 53.5 p) in March 2025, the lowest level since June 2024, albeit remaining in expansion...

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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: Seazen Group, Adani Ports, Cikarang Listrindo,...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Jinmao, Nickel Industries, Vedanta...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

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

Lucror Analytics

#101 India Insight: Hyundai Added to MSCI Index, Adani Green Removed, Vedanta Explores Zambia Funds

Hyundai Motor India added to MSCI Emerging Markets Index, Adani Green Energy removed; Indian government testing IndiaAI Datasets Platform; Vedanta...

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In the US, the ISM services index declined to 50.8 (52.9 e / 53.5 p) in March 2025, the lowest level since June 2024, albeit remaining in expansion...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Seazen Group, Adani Ports, Cikarang Listrindo,...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Jinmao, Nickel Industries, Vedanta...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

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

Lucror Analytics

#101 India Insight: Hyundai Added to MSCI Index, Adani Green Removed, Vedanta Explores Zambia Funds

​Hyundai Motor India added to MSCI Emerging Markets Index, Adani Green Energy removed; Indian government testing IndiaAI Datasets Platform; Vedanta...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Hyundai Motor India added to MSCI Emerging Markets Index, Adani Green Energy removed; Indian government testing IndiaAI Datasets Platform; Vedanta...