Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

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.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Water Affairs, Shui On Land, Rakuten Group, Vedanta Resources</li>
<li>In the US, the November ISM manufacturing index came in above estimates at 48.4 (47.5 e / 46.5 p). The prices paid component fell to 50.3 (55.2 e / 54.8 p), while the new orders component rose to 50.4 (48.0 e / 47.1 p).</li>
<li>Separately, the November (final) US manufacturing PMI climbed to 49.7 (47.3 p), above the preliminary estimate of 48.8.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Water Affairs, Shui On Land, Rakuten Group, Vedanta Resources
In the US, the November ISM manufacturing index came in above estimates at 48.4 (47.5 e / 46.5 p). The prices paid component fell to 50.3 (55.2 e / 54.8 p), while the new orders component rose to 50.4 (48.0 e / 47.1 p).
Separately, the November (final) US manufacturing PMI climbed to 49.7 (47.3 p), above the preliminary estimate of 48.8.


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Wynn Macau, ReNew Energy, Softbank Group, Vedanta Resources</li>
<li>In the US, October personal income came in above estimates at 0.6% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.3% p).</li>
<li>Meanwhile, personal spending slowed to 0.4% m-o-m (0.4% e / 0.6% revised p).</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Wynn Macau, ReNew Energy, Softbank Group, Vedanta Resources
In the US, October personal income came in above estimates at 0.6% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.3% p).
Meanwhile, personal spending slowed to 0.4% m-o-m (0.4% e / 0.6% revised p).


Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone / Credit

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Ports, Vedanta Resources, Seazen Group</li>
<li>In the US, October new home sales fell 17.3% m-o-m (-1.8% e / 7.0% revised p) to an annualised 610 k units, the lowest in almost two years, amid rising mortgage rates as well as disruptions caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Separately, the Conference Board consumer confidence index increased to 111.7 in November (111.8 e / 109.6 p), the highest since August 2023.</li>
<li>"November’s increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labour market. Compared to October, consumers were also substantially more optimistic about future job availability, which reached its highest level in almost three years”, according to Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Ports, Vedanta Resources, Seazen Group
In the US, October new home sales fell 17.3% m-o-m (-1.8% e / 7.0% revised p) to an annualised 610 k units, the lowest in almost two years, amid rising mortgage rates as well as disruptions caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Separately, the Conference Board consumer confidence index increased to 111.7 in November (111.8 e / 109.6 p), the highest since August 2023.
"November’s increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labour market. Compared to October, consumers were also substantially more optimistic about future job availability, which reached its highest level in almost three years”, according to Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board.


Tanvi Arora

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<li>In the US, existing home sales rose 3.4% m-o-m in October (2.9% e / -1.3% revised p) to an annualised 3.96 mn units.</li>
<li>That said, existing home sales grew at the slowest pace since late 2010, amid rising mortgage costs.</li>
<li>Separately, the Conference Board leading index fell 0.4% (-0.3% e / -0.3% revised p) to 99.5 in October 2024. </li>
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In the US, existing home sales rose 3.4% m-o-m in October (2.9% e / -1.3% revised p) to an annualised 3.96 mn units.
That said, existing home sales grew at the slowest pace since late 2010, amid rising mortgage costs.
Separately, the Conference Board leading index fell 0.4% (-0.3% e / -0.3% revised p) to 99.5 in October 2024. 


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<li>In the US, the September preliminary durable goods orders fell 0.8% m-o-m (-1.0% e / -0.8% revised p), mainly driven by a decline in bookings for commercial aircraft.</li>
<li>Durable goods orders (excluding transportation) rose 0.4% (-0.1% e / 0.6% revised p).</li>
<li>Separately, the October final University of Michigan consumer sentiment index climbed for the third consecutive month to 70.5 (69.0 e / 70.1 p). </li>
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In the US, the September preliminary durable goods orders fell 0.8% m-o-m (-1.0% e / -0.8% revised p), mainly driven by a decline in bookings for commercial aircraft.
Durable goods orders (excluding transportation) rose 0.4% (-0.1% e / 0.6% revised p).
Separately, the October final University of Michigan consumer sentiment index climbed for the third consecutive month to 70.5 (69.0 e / 70.1 p). 


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