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.

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<li>US Treasury yields rose by 9-13 bps across the curve on Friday, as a stronger than projected nonfarm payrolls report drove down market expectations for Fed easing.</li>
<li>The yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST increased 11 bps each to 4.04% and 4.51%, respectively.</li>
<li>Equities rallied, as the robust jobs report allayed concerns over an imminent economic slowdown. The S&amp;P 500 rose 1.0% to 6,000, while the Nasdaq jumped 1.2% to 19,530.</li>
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US Treasury yields rose by 9-13 bps across the curve on Friday, as a stronger than projected nonfarm payrolls report drove down market expectations for Fed easing.
The yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST increased 11 bps each to 4.04% and 4.51%, respectively.
Equities rallied, as the robust jobs report allayed concerns over an imminent economic slowdown. The S&amp;P 500 rose 1.0% to 6,000, while the Nasdaq jumped 1.2% to 19,530.


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<li>Treasury yields climbed yesterday, led by the front and belly tenors, in line with similar price action in Europe after ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated that the central bank could pause rate cuts in the summer.</li>
<li>The UST curve bear-flattened, with the yield on the 2Y UST rising 5 bps to 3.92% and the yield on the 10Y UST up 4 bps at 4.39%.</li>
<li>US equities retreated, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq declining 0.5% and 0.8%, respectively. US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday in a call that lasted c. 1.5 hours. </li>
</ul>


Treasury yields climbed yesterday, led by the front and belly tenors, in line with similar price action in Europe after ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated that the central bank could pause rate cuts in the summer.
The UST curve bear-flattened, with the yield on the 2Y UST rising 5 bps to 3.92% and the yield on the 10Y UST up 4 bps at 4.39%.
US equities retreated, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq declining 0.5% and 0.8%, respectively. US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday in a call that lasted c. 1.5 hours. 


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yuexiu Property, Tata Motors, Softbank Group</li>
<li>US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Washington will impose an additional 50% tariff on China effective April 9th, if Beijing does not back down from its 34% retaliatory tariffs.</li>
<li>Mr Trump's post also stated that the US will terminate all talks with China, while commencing negotiations with other countries. Separately, the President told reporters at the White House that he was not looking at a pause on tariffs, but added that “many countries” were seeking negotiations and there would be fair deals in certain cases.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yuexiu Property, Tata Motors, Softbank Group
US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Washington will impose an additional 50% tariff on China effective April 9th, if Beijing does not back down from its 34% retaliatory tariffs.
Mr Trump's post also stated that the US will terminate all talks with China, while commencing negotiations with other countries. Separately, the President told reporters at the White House that he was not looking at a pause on tariffs, but added that “many countries” were seeking negotiations and there would be fair deals in certain cases.


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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. 


<ul>
<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yuexiu Property, Adani Energy Solutions</li>
<li>In the US, treasuries climbed on safe-haven demand and increased expectations of Fed rate cuts, amid growing concerns over the US economy. The UST curve bull-steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST declining 12 bps to 3.89%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 9 bps to 4.22%. Fed-dated OIS were pricing in 81 bps of rate cuts this year, with the first decrease expected in June.</li>
<li>Equities sank on rising economic uncertainty, given rising trade tensions and after US President Donald Trump’s comments that the economy is facing a "period of transition" this year. The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.7% to 5,615, while the Nasdaq slid 4.0% to 17,468.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yuexiu Property, Adani Energy Solutions
In the US, treasuries climbed on safe-haven demand and increased expectations of Fed rate cuts, amid growing concerns over the US economy. The UST curve bull-steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST declining 12 bps to 3.89%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 9 bps to 4.22%. Fed-dated OIS were pricing in 81 bps of rate cuts this year, with the first decrease expected in June.
Equities sank on rising economic uncertainty, given rising trade tensions and after US President Donald Trump’s comments that the economy is facing a "period of transition" this year. The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.7% to 5,615, while the Nasdaq slid 4.0% to 17,468.


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Yuexiu Property is a comprehensive real estate developer engaged in property development, investment, and management across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company develops and sells residential properties, operates and leases commercial spaces, and provides property management services. Headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, it was established in 1983.

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

US Treasury yields rose by 9-13 bps across the curve on Friday, as a stronger than projected nonfarm payrolls report drove down market expectations...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

The UST curve bear-flattened, with the yield on the 2Y UST rising 5 bps to 3.92% and the yield on the 10Y UST up 4 bps at 4.39%.

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yuexiu Property, Tata Motors, Softbank Group

Lucror Analytics

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).

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yuexiu Property, Adani Energy Solutions

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