In today’s briefing:
- The Truth About China’s Generative AI Revolution Nobody Talks About with Grace Shao
- Ohayo Japan | Stocks Slip as July Closes Strong
- Japan Morning Connection: TEL Numbers Miss Weighs on US Semi-Caps Despite MSFT and META Capex Plans

The Truth About China’s Generative AI Revolution Nobody Talks About with Grace Shao
- Deep Seek’s innovative approach challenged the global narrative around AI funding and proved successful in China’s capital ecosystem.
- Grace Shao, with a background in finance and journalism, provides deep insights on the interplay of innovation and geopolitics in the China AI ecosystem.
- The speed of technological advancement in China, such as the widespread adoption of digital payments, highlights the fast-paced nature of the tech sector in the country.
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Ohayo Japan | Stocks Slip as July Closes Strong
- Stocks fell Thursday but ended July with solid gains, as investors eyed President Trump’s looming tariff deadline and digested strong earnings from Big Tech.
- Earnings from Meta and Microsoft bolstered confidence in AI-driven growth, with Meta surging over 11% on strong results and upbeat guidance
- The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge showed prices accelerating in June, keeping inflation above target. The Fed held rates steady, and odds of a September cut fell sharply.
Japan Morning Connection: TEL Numbers Miss Weighs on US Semi-Caps Despite MSFT and META Capex Plans
- Will be a soft day for pharma after Trump insists drug makers cut costs.
- Applied Digital +31% with an additional 150MW order on the table from Correweave.
- Expect a U-turn for SPE after yesterdays strength despite the positive longer term outlook.
