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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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: West China Cement, Medco Energi</li>
<li>The US has unveiled a trade agreement with the UK. The US will maintain a 10% blanket tariff on UK imports, while UK duties on US goods will be reduced to 1.8% from 5.1%. It is unclear how the figures are tabulated.</li>
<li>In addition, tariffs on UK autos will be adjusted such that a 10% tariff will apply to the first 100 k vehicle imports, with any additional vehicles facing a 25% rate.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: West China Cement, Medco Energi
The US has unveiled a trade agreement with the UK. The US will maintain a 10% blanket tariff on UK imports, while UK duties on US goods will be reduced to 1.8% from 5.1%. It is unclear how the figures are tabulated.
In addition, tariffs on UK autos will be adjusted such that a 10% tariff will apply to the first 100 k vehicle imports, with any additional vehicles facing a 25% rate.


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: West China Cement, China Hongqiao, Indika Energy</li>
<li>In the US, advance retail sales rose 1.4% m-o-m (1.4% e / 0.2% p) in March, the highest increase in over two years, driven by consumer front-loading of car purchases and electronics ahead of tariff implementation.</li>
<li>Retail sales excluding autos edged down to 0.5% (0.4% e / 0.7% revised p), while the retail sales control group (excluding autos, gas, food services and building materials) slowed to 0.4% (0.6% e / 1.3% revised p). Separately, industrial production slid 0.3% (-0.2% e / 0.8% revised p) in March, with capacity utilisation falling to 77.8% (77.9% e / 78.2% p)</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: West China Cement, China Hongqiao, Indika Energy
In the US, advance retail sales rose 1.4% m-o-m (1.4% e / 0.2% p) in March, the highest increase in over two years, driven by consumer front-loading of car purchases and electronics ahead of tariff implementation.
Retail sales excluding autos edged down to 0.5% (0.4% e / 0.7% revised p), while the retail sales control group (excluding autos, gas, food services and building materials) slowed to 0.4% (0.6% e / 1.3% revised p). Separately, industrial production slid 0.3% (-0.2% e / 0.8% revised p) in March, with capacity utilisation falling to 77.8% (77.9% e / 78.2% p)


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<li>In the US, the JOLTS job openings decreased to 7.57 mn (7.66 mn e / 7.76 mn p) in February.</li>
<li>The job openings rate fell slightly to 4.5% (4.6% e / 4.7% revised p), while the layoffs rate was stable at 1.1% (1.1% revised p).</li>
<li>Separately, the March ISM manufacturing index declined to 49.0 (49.5 e / 50.3 p). This was driven by a drop in the new orders and employment components, while the prices paid component increased. </li>
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In the US, the JOLTS job openings decreased to 7.57 mn (7.66 mn e / 7.76 mn p) in February.
The job openings rate fell slightly to 4.5% (4.6% e / 4.7% revised p), while the layoffs rate was stable at 1.1% (1.1% revised p).
Separately, the March ISM manufacturing index declined to 49.0 (49.5 e / 50.3 p). This was driven by a drop in the new orders and employment components, while the prices paid component increased. 


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<li>West China Cement's (WCC) FY 2024 results remained weak, albeit slightly improved from H1.</li>
<li>Sales volumes and ASP in Mainland China continued to decline, amid poor demand from the real estate and infrastructure sectors.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, performance in Africa was mixed, as rising sales volumes were offset by softer ASP.</li>
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West China Cement's (WCC) FY 2024 results remained weak, albeit slightly improved from H1.
Sales volumes and ASP in Mainland China continued to decline, amid poor demand from the real estate and infrastructure sectors.
Meanwhile, performance in Africa was mixed, as rising sales volumes were offset by softer ASP.


West China Cement - Deterioration in Earnings and Leverage Continues

Trung Nguyen

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Nickel Industries, West China Cement, China Hongqiao</li>
<li>In the US, the March (preliminary) University of Michigan consumer sentiment fell to 57.9 (63.0 e / 64.7 p), declining for three consecutive months and reaching the lowest level since November 2022.</li>
<li>Many consumers cited the high uncertainty around policy and other economic factors, as frequent gyrations in economic policies make it very difficult for consumers to plan for the future, according to Surveys of Consumers director Joanne Hsu.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Nickel Industries, West China Cement, China Hongqiao
In the US, the March (preliminary) University of Michigan consumer sentiment fell to 57.9 (63.0 e / 64.7 p), declining for three consecutive months and reaching the lowest level since November 2022.
Many consumers cited the high uncertainty around policy and other economic factors, as frequent gyrations in economic policies make it very difficult for consumers to plan for the future, according to Surveys of Consumers director Joanne Hsu.


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West China Cement is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cement and cement products, including ordinary Portland, oil well, and specialized cements, as well as aggregates and commercial concrete. Its products are primarily used in infrastructure projects and housing construction across China, Africa, and Central Asia. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China.

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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: West China Cement, Medco Energi

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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: West China Cement, China Hongqiao, Indika Energy

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

The job openings rate fell slightly to 4.5% (4.6% e / 4.7% revised p), while the layoffs rate was stable at 1.1% (1.1% revised p).

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West China Cement - Deterioration in Earnings and Leverage Continues

Sales volumes and ASP in Mainland China continued to decline, amid poor demand from the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Meanwhile,...

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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: Nickel Industries, West China Cement, China...

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