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Fixed Income Credit Commentary Summary - June 24, 2025

Market Overview

• The Asia investment-grade (IG) bond market showed mixed performance following potential news on an Iran-Israel ceasefire. Key bonds like KOREAT and HWEUHC saw tightening, while others such as HKAA widened.
• Globally, macro indicators improved: S&P, Dow, and Nasdaq indices rose on Monday, with US PMI data stronger than expected.
• US Treasury yields decreased, with specific rates at 3.84% for 2-year, 3.91% for 5-year, etc.

Specific Bond Analysis

• VEDLN (Vedanta Resources USD bonds): Analysts maintain a buy recommendation citing strong FY25 operating cash flow, USD1bn QIP, and balanced risk-return profile. Key highlights include higher revenue (USD18.2bn), EBITDA growth (16% year-on-year), and reduced net debt (from USD12.4bn to USD11.1bn). The bond VEDLN 10.875 09/17/29 trades at a YTM of 10.4%.
• HONGQI: Expected net profit to jump 35% year-on-year due to higher volume and aluminum prices; bond performance was minimal change this morning.

Trading Desk Insights

• Asia: Regional bonds mixed; Chinese IGs saw better selling with widened spreads. Korean bonds tightened in specific tenors. Hong Kong properties showed volatility, with Road King bonds down significantly in some tenors.
• Other Regions: SOE and LGFV bonds underperformed; Named bonds in SE Asia also saw declines. New issues included deals from lead managers on bonds from companies like Arab Petroleum and Hanwha Energy.

New Issues

• Recent Offshore Asia New Issues: Included placements for Arab Petroleum, Shandong Guohui, Hanwha Energy, and KT Corporation, with ranges in tenor, coupon, and ratings.
• Pipeline: Upcoming issues from Toyota, Westpac, and Zhengzhou Urban Construction, with tentative pricing frameworks.

Key News and Market Color

• Onshore primary issuances: 130 credit bonds issued, raising RMB91bn; month-to-date data showed year-on-year increases.
• Notable news: Adani Energy repurchased bonds; Alibaba integrated units into core e-commerce; Lai Sun Development seeking loan refinancing; SK Telecom resuming customer sign-ups after data breach.
• Market focus: Emphasis on public debt management for state-controlled developers, with some defaults risking.

Analyst Recommendations

• Maintain buy on VEDLN due to improved leverage and solid fundamentals.
• China Hongqiao shows positive outlook with better-than-expected earnings.

This summary condenses key points from the daily credit commentary, focusing on market movements, analyses, and data relevant to fixed income investors.