Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

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>US treasury yields declined yesterday, led by the short end, given softer than expected CPI data and a solid auction for the 10Y notes.</li>
<li>The UST curve bull-steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST down 7 bps at 3.95%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 5 bps to 4.42%.</li>
<li>Equities halted a three-day advance, albeit remaining near record-high levels. </li>
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US treasury yields declined yesterday, led by the short end, given softer than expected CPI data and a solid auction for the 10Y notes.
The UST curve bull-steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST down 7 bps at 3.95%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 5 bps to 4.42%.
Equities halted a three-day advance, albeit remaining near record-high levels. 


<ul>
<li>US markets were in risk-on mode overnight, amid strong earnings from tech companies.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.6% for the eighth consecutive day, while the Nasdaq gained 1.5%.</li>
<li>US Treasuries steepened, with the 2Y yield shrinking by 5 bps but the 30Y gaining 3 bps as investors slightly curbed their bets on US interest-rate cuts this year given factory activity data, while keeping the inflation expectation further out.</li>
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US markets were in risk-on mode overnight, amid strong earnings from tech companies.
The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.6% for the eighth consecutive day, while the Nasdaq gained 1.5%.
US Treasuries steepened, with the 2Y yield shrinking by 5 bps but the 30Y gaining 3 bps as investors slightly curbed their bets on US interest-rate cuts this year given factory activity data, while keeping the inflation expectation further out.


Leonard Law, CFA

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Shui On Land, Vedanta Resources, JSW Steel, Nissan Motor</li>
<li>UST yields declined yesterday (the first drop in a week), on the back of a solid auction of 10Y notes. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 5 bps to 3.84%, while the yield on the 10Y UST was down 7 bps at 4.33%. Equities rallied, led by gains in large tech stocks. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.6% to 6,263, while the Nasdaq climbed 0.9% to 20,611.</li>
<li>US President Donald Trump has released more tariff-letter screenshots on Truth Social, outlining a 25% rate on the Philippines, 30% on Sri Lanka and 50% on Brazil, among others. In particular, the letter for Brazil highlighted the “witch hunt” on former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, as well as the country’s “insidious attacks on free elections and the fundamental free speech rights of Americans”, citing the Brazilian Supreme Court’s censorship orders on US social media platforms.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Shui On Land, Vedanta Resources, JSW Steel, Nissan Motor
UST yields declined yesterday (the first drop in a week), on the back of a solid auction of 10Y notes. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 5 bps to 3.84%, while the yield on the 10Y UST was down 7 bps at 4.33%. Equities rallied, led by gains in large tech stocks. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.6% to 6,263, while the Nasdaq climbed 0.9% to 20,611.
US President Donald Trump has released more tariff-letter screenshots on Truth Social, outlining a 25% rate on the Philippines, 30% on Sri Lanka and 50% on Brazil, among others. In particular, the letter for Brazil highlighted the “witch hunt” on former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, as well as the country’s “insidious attacks on free elections and the fundamental free speech rights of Americans”, citing the Brazilian Supreme Court’s censorship orders on US social media platforms.


<p>Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.</p><ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-22202'>Vedanta Resources</a></li></ul>

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.Vedanta Resources

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Forensic Accounting

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<li>A foreign short seller has released its short thesis note on Vedanta Group, labelling the group as a Ponzi scheme. </li>
<li>The report’s central assertion is ‘to repay the debt of holding company Vedanta Resources, Vedanta Limited paid aggressive dividends leading to depletion of financial &amp; operational strength of Vedanta</li>
<li>Dividend &amp; delisting along with share purchases funded through debt, unreconciled interest, and depleting asset base, stagnancy in expansion plans.</li>
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A foreign short seller has released its short thesis note on Vedanta Group, labelling the group as a Ponzi scheme. 
The report’s central assertion is ‘to repay the debt of holding company Vedanta Resources, Vedanta Limited paid aggressive dividends leading to depletion of financial &amp; operational strength of Vedanta
Dividend &amp; delisting along with share purchases funded through debt, unreconciled interest, and depleting asset base, stagnancy in expansion plans.


Is Vedanta Running a Ponzi Scheme? Deep Dive into Findings of Shortseller Report

India

Vedanta Resources Limited operates as a diversified natural resource company. The Company extracts and process zinc, lead, aluminum, iron ore, copper, and silver, as well as focuses on oil and natural gas. Vedanta Resources serves clients worldwide.

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

US treasury yields declined yesterday, led by the short end, given softer than expected CPI data and a solid auction for the 10Y notes.

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

US markets were in risk-on mode overnight, amid strong earnings from tech companies. The S&P 500 was up 0.6% for the eighth consecutive day, while...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Shui On Land, Vedanta Resources, JSW Steel,...

Lucror Analytics

Morning Views Asia: Vedanta Resources

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

Is Vedanta Running a Ponzi Scheme? Deep Dive into Findings of Shortseller Report

Foreign short seller accuses Vedanta Group of being a Ponzi scheme, citing aggressive dividends, debt-funded activities, and stagnancy in...

Nimish Maheshwari

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

US treasury yields declined yesterday, led by the short end, given softer than expected CPI data and a solid auction for the 10Y notes.

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

US markets were in risk-on mode overnight, amid strong earnings from tech companies. The S&P 500 was up 0.6% for the eighth consecutive day, while...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Shui On Land, Vedanta Resources, JSW Steel,...

Lucror Analytics

Morning Views Asia: Vedanta Resources

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

Is Vedanta Running a Ponzi Scheme? Deep Dive into Findings of Shortseller Report

​Foreign short seller accuses Vedanta Group of being a Ponzi scheme, citing aggressive dividends, debt-funded activities, and stagnancy in...

Nimish Maheshwari

Foreign short seller accuses Vedanta Group of being a Ponzi scheme, citing aggressive dividends, debt-funded activities, and stagnancy in...