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20:24
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Encelico Medicine's CEO to speak at JP Morgan Global China Summit.
– Rita Chan identifies strong market momentum.
– Bloomberg emphasizes data-driven equity indices.
– Shift from opinion-based to transparent methodologies.
– Potential impact on investment strategies.
Chinese market trendsdata-driven investmentequity indices
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Developments 12 months from now, Alex Zavronkoff, founder and CEO of Encelico Medicine, will still come from the JP Morgan Global China Summit. We're talking markets with the bank's co-senior country officer, Rita Chan, who tells us exclusively where she is seeing strong momentum. Keep it here with us. This is Bloomberg.
Analysis

Alex Zavronkoff, founder and CEO of Encelico Medicine, is set to discuss market developments at the JP Morgan Global China Summit, highlighting strong momentum observed by Rita Chan, the bank's co-senior country officer. This signals a potential shift in market dynamics, particularly in sectors influenced by Chinese economic trends.

Smart money should note the emphasis on transparency and data-driven methodologies in equity indices, as highlighted by Bloomberg. This approach may redefine investment strategies, moving away from traditional opinion-based metrics to more robust, market-responsive benchmarks.

🔍 Alex Zavronkoff🔍 Encelico Medicine🔍 JP Morgan🔍 Rita Chan🔍 Bloomberg🔍 CEO
17:54
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IBM surges on $1 billion award from Trump administration.
– Japanese tech shares lead regional gains.
– Oil prices show slight recovery but remain volatile.
– Nasdaq Golden Dragon Index falls for sixth consecutive session.
– Ongoing US-Iran diplomatic talks may influence market movements.
tech sector dynamicsgeopolitical volatilityoil price fluctuations
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We're doing that tech theme throughout the session as well, and expanding on that AI trade with quantum-related stocks as well. We saw that upside in the Wall Street session, Heidi, with IBM surging on that award of $1 billion by the Trump administration, following what's happening in Taiwan with the tech sector, as well as we continue to watch, of course, oil prices, a little bit of volatility, but perhaps a little bit of recovery in prices as well with everything to do around the Iran war. It's kind of like you're seeing a lid really stay on top of any strong moves in either direction, right? We are seeing yes some gains across equity sessions. We are seeing a little bit of strength when it comes to oil prices, but still I think it's fair to point out that Brent crude prices, whilst up, are around 2% in this part of the session, pretty close to the overnight US close. So it's not a huge move but perhaps reflective of this ongoing back and forth when it comes to diplomatic talks on the situation between the US and Iran. The tech story continues to be a driver. Japanese tech shares are leading the regional advance. We do have a couple of interesting themes when it comes to the Hangsang tech gauge and some of these Chinese AI names as well as some plans to add Japan, minimax when it comes to these indices. Potentially we see some of these Chinese names come more into the mainstream. For tonight, we actually had a Nasdaq Golden Dragon Index falling for a sixth consecutive session, so we'll see if we see a little bit of a rebound in the Chinese session.
Analysis

Tech stocks are gaining traction, particularly with IBM surging following a $1 billion award from the Trump administration, while oil prices show slight recovery amidst ongoing volatility related to the Iran war. Japanese tech shares are leading the regional advance, but the Nasdaq Golden Dragon Index has fallen for six consecutive sessions, indicating potential weakness in Chinese tech stocks.

Smart money should note the resilience of Japanese tech amid geopolitical tensions, as it may signal a shift in investor sentiment towards more stable markets. Additionally, the ongoing diplomatic talks between the US and Iran could create further volatility in oil prices, impacting broader market sentiment.

🔍 IBM🔍 Trump administration🔍 Taiwan🔍 Iran🔍 Brent crude🔍 Japanese tech shares
17:48
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Peninsula Hotels reports strong performance in Beijing and other Asian markets.
– Luxury travel is resilient, with a shift towards experiences over goods.
– Chinese travelers are increasingly traveling domestically and to nearby countries.
– Safety concerns are influencing travel choices among luxury consumers.
– The luxury hospitality segment is outperforming regular hospitality.
luxury travelexperiential spendingAsian tourism recovery
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Are Asian travelers choosing to travel within the region now? Yes, indeed. I think we're in China today, in Shanghai, and it's very interesting to see that, first of all, there's continued travel, domestic travel within China. Our hotels in Beijing are performing actually very well, a combination of local but international. But the Chinese are starting to travel again. Hong Kong, Korea, and Bangkok are the top three destinations. And we're seeing that they're traveling outside, but not too far. Safety is a big concern. So our business actually in Tokyo and our business in Bangkok and Hong Kong has benefited from this uptick in travel. And would you also say that luxury travel, luxury hospitality, is pretty resilient despite the uncertainties and the challenges? Indeed. I think both from business travel and leisure travel, the higher-end segment is more resilient. We're seeing in the luxury industry, I come from a luxury retail background, we're seeing a big shift from buying goods to buying into experiences. Luxury hospitality and the Peninsula in particular is providing more than a bed; it's providing an experience, it's providing emotions, it's providing shareable experiences that really are making our guests come back, can bring their families, bring their friends. And this segment has been much more resilient than the regular hospitality segment.
Analysis

The luxury hospitality sector is showing resilience amid geopolitical tensions, with Peninsula Hotels reporting strong performance in key Asian markets. Domestic travel within China is robust, and luxury travelers are increasingly prioritizing experiences over goods, benefiting high-end hospitality providers.

The shift towards experiential luxury indicates a potential long-term trend that could reshape consumer spending in the hospitality sector. As Asian travelers resume international travel, particularly to nearby destinations, this could signal a broader recovery in the luxury travel market, making it a key area for investment consideration.

🔍 Peninsula Hotels🔍 China🔍 Hong Kong🔍 Korea🔍 Bangkok🔍 Tokyo
17:46
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Peninsula Hotels has 12 locations globally, with 50% in Asia.
– Recent expansion includes hotels in Paris, London, and Istanbul.
– Initial cancellations occurred in March due to travel restrictions.
– Travel demand has ramped up significantly in the last three to four weeks.
– The luxury hospitality sector shows signs of recovery amid geopolitical uncertainties.
geopolitical riskluxury hospitality recovery
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These are really uncertain times. In the uncertainty of when the Iran war will end, we have fuel shortages and volatility in the forex phase. How is your business being impacted by it all? Hospitality, particularly luxury hospitality, is a very resilient business. We've been operating in luxury hotels for 160 years with the Hong Kong and Shanghai hotels. In fact, the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong will be celebrating 100 years in 2028. I think the recent expansion of the Peninsula hotels in Europe, for instance, with our first Paris hotel, our London hotel, and our Istanbul hotel, has been able to give us different avenues to mitigate some of the geopolitical tensions that we have. Today, we have 12 hotels, 12 Peninsula hotels around the world. 50% are in Asia, with locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, or in Tokyo. We have three hotels in the United States and now three hotels in Europe. Did you see a slowdown initially from the impact of the Iran War? Is it picking up now? What has been happening? There's no doubt that the industry suffered some cancellations in March, particularly due to less airlift and the inability for people to travel. If you can't travel, you have to cancel your stays. However, we've seen a ramp-up, particularly over the last three to four weeks, as people are now able to travel again.
Analysis

Luxury hospitality remains resilient despite geopolitical tensions, with Peninsula Hotels expanding in Europe to mitigate risks. Recent cancellations due to the Iran War have been offset by a resurgence in travel over the past month, indicating a potential recovery in demand.

🔍 Peninsula Hotels🔍 Hong Kong🔍 Shanghai🔍 Paris🔍 London🔍 Istanbul
17:40
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data centers, but recently we are talking more about own device AI chips and the chips for smaller servers and edge type servers these days.…
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data centers, but recently we are talking more about own device AI chips and the chips for smaller servers and edge type servers these days. So if you think about it, so this means that while we need, still need a massive amount of intelligence to build at hyperscale data centers, there are millions and billions of places where we need smaller, more efficient, more specialized or more private kind of intelligence. So they are using a lot of different technologies like four, five, eight nanometer process rather than two, three or more 3D IC DRAM integration rather than HBM technology, so first and so on. So it is again, it is very important to be able to respond to this diverse type of technical requirements to see these demand and opportunities. You've talked about how the transition of accumulated development projects into mass production essentially was what was driving the positive earnings growth. Can you tell us about what the pipeline looks like in terms of future projects and where that cycle is going to head? Yes of course. So you mentioned that in the first quarter SEMi5 has recorded already 75% of production booking of all of last year. So the chips that we are getting orders from.
17:37
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China threatens countermeasures against EU import restrictions.
– TSMC's dominance as an AI proxy is being challenged.
– Investors are diversifying into a broader range of AI supply chain companies.
– Semifive reports significant revenue growth driven by AI demand.
– Active funds face limitations on TSMC holdings due to its index weight.
AI supply chain evolutiongeopolitical trade tensionssemiconductor market dynamics
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It is very important for an agent player like us to be really flexible and scalable to meet the demands and fulfill the requirements in designing and delivering those diversified types of AI jobs. Tell us about the Samsung Foundry partnership. All right. So it's no secret that all the Foundry businesses are seeing huge opportunities from AI demand and more and more customers are getting interested in using Samsung Foundry's technology and also capacity. It creates a huge growth momentum for Semifive too. At the same time, customers come to Semifive for our comprehensive and proven AI custom chip design solutions. So we are adding demand and also helping our foundry to close its new projects on their process nodes. It's really a symbiotic relationship, and it is creating a lot of results. For example, we recently brought up a huge 512 to any sphere millimeter chip on Samsung's SF4X, and we brought its very fast LPD Del 5X interface to full speed just within three days, which is a remarkable technological trend made possible by the superior.
Analysis

China has warned of countermeasures against the EU's potential restrictions on Chinese imports, indicating rising geopolitical tensions that could impact trade dynamics. Meanwhile, TSMC's status as a leading AI proxy is being challenged as investors diversify into other AI supply chain components, reflecting a broader shift in market sentiment towards AI investments.

The shift away from TSMC does not signify a loss of confidence but rather a strategic broadening of exposure across the AI ecosystem. Companies like Semifive are capitalizing on this trend, showcasing strong revenue growth driven by AI demand, which suggests that the AI supply chain is evolving and expanding beyond traditional players.

🔍 China🔍 European Union🔍 Rare Earth Technologies🔍 Pentagon🔍 SoftBank🔍 Arm Holdings
17:35
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Semifive's revenue surged 137% year-over-year.
– Production bookings increased by 74% in Q1.
– The company focuses on custom AI chip design.
– Demand is growing across various applications, not just data centers.
– Investors are diversifying their exposure in the AI supply chain.
AI chip demandsemiconductor growthcustom silicon design
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Semifive, for its part, reported a 137% year-over-year surge in revenue in its first earnings release since listing on the COSDAQ in December last year. The Seoul-based company says AI demand has driven production bookings up 74% in the first quarter alone. Semifive's partners include Samsung Foundry. For more on the outlook, we joined exclusively by the co-founder and CEO, Brandon Show. Brandon, it's really great to have you with us, and I wanted to get a view as to how life has been since the listing. Obviously, still loss-making, and everyone wants to know when that's going to turn to profit. Yes, first of all, thank you for having us. As you said, we are making a lot of achievements in the market, and the panel just discussed the broadening of the AI silicon ecosystem, and Semifive is leading the way. So just to give you a brief introduction of what we are doing, we are an ASIC family, or as we call it, a design foundry, so we design custom chips for our customers and then supply those developed chips to the customer on a per-unit basis. The interest in the custom AI chips is really surging, and as you mentioned, as we went public last year, we are seeing even faster-growing demand from all regions and all applications, not just within the data center application but also in the own device and smaller server and edge-type web servers. So yes, we are seeing a lot of growth.
Analysis

Semifive reported a 137% year-over-year surge in revenue, driven by strong AI demand, with production bookings up 74% in Q1. The company, which designs custom chips, is experiencing rapid growth across various applications, indicating a robust expansion in the AI silicon ecosystem.

Investors should note that while Semifive is still loss-making, the increasing interest in custom AI chips suggests a significant shift in demand dynamics. This trend highlights the potential for broader exposure across the AI supply chain, as companies seek to diversify their investments beyond traditional leaders like TSMC.

🔍 Semifive🔍 Samsung Foundry🔍 TSMC🔍 NVIDIA🔍 AI🔍 CEO
17:33
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TSMC's stock performance is strong but investors are diversifying into other AI supply chain stocks.
– Demand for TSMC's advanced AI chips remains robust.
– Mutual fund limitations on single stock holdings are influencing investment strategies.
– Investors are increasingly interested in companies involved in testing and cooling technologies.
– The AI trade is evolving beyond just chip manufacturers.
AI supply chaininvestment diversificationsemiconductor industry
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TSMC is up about 40% this year compared to about a 150% gain for other AI-related stocks. Does this mean investors are turning negative on TSMC? Not really. This is more about broadening than abandoning TSMC. TSMC is still one of the biggest winners from AI spending globally. It continues to post very strong revenue and earnings growth because demand for its advanced AI chips remains extremely strong. What has changed is that investors now want more exposure to more parts of the AI supply chain. We just talked about a bunch of them. There is also rising attention on companies involved in testing cooling printed circuit boards. So that is just a broader backdrop. There is also one other dampener for further upside for TSMC, which is limitations for single stock holdings in many mutual funds. A lot of active funds have limitations on how much they can hold in a single stock. Since TSMC now makes up more than 40 percent of Taiwan's stock benchmark index, many funds can't just keep adding to it. To put it simply, they will have to look at other names connected to the same theme. In short, this is basically why it looks less like a rejection of TSMC; I should say it's more like AI trades entering a new phase.
Analysis

TSMC's stock has gained about 40% this year, while other AI-related stocks have surged by 150%, indicating a shift in investor focus towards a broader AI supply chain. Despite this, TSMC remains a key player in AI chip manufacturing, with strong revenue growth driven by demand for its advanced chips.

Investors are not abandoning TSMC but are diversifying their exposure to the AI sector due to mutual fund limitations on single stock holdings. This suggests a strategic pivot towards a wider array of AI-related companies, particularly those involved in the supply chain, which could lead to increased competition and innovation in the sector.

🔍 TSMC🔍 NVIDIA🔍 SoftBank🔍 MediaTek🔍 Samsung🔍 Bloomberg
17:30
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SoftBank seen as a proxy for AI trade.
– NVIDIA's earnings positively impacting Arm Holdings.
– TSMC losing prominence as an AI proxy.
– Investors diversifying into memory chips and robotics.
– Market shifting from AI training to broader growth.
AI market evolutioninvestment diversification
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We're seeing a little bit more broadening when it comes to the AI rally, perhaps quantum also seen as the next frontier of AI. In the Asia session, we're following SoftBank as well, because it's been seen as a proxy for the AI trade. They hold a large stake in Arm Holdings as well, and with NVIDIA's solid earnings, Jeffrey is now thinking that there will be the read-through and the gains for Arm as well, which has reached a record high. A different story perhaps for TSMC, losing its shine as a go-to NVIDIA proxy. As I mentioned, spreading those bets across a broader wave of AI winners from memory chips to robotics demand widening, lifting rivals like MediaTek and Samsung. Let's bring in Bloomberg's matching editor for Asia equities, Nianting. Tell us a little bit more about this trend. Yeah, this is more about AI trade evolving. For the past few years, TSMC was basically the clearest Asia proxy for the AI boom because it manufactures the cutting-edge chips designed by NVIDIA. But now, as you said, investors are looking at the next phase of AI growth. The market is shifting from the training phase, which requires a lot of.
Analysis

The AI rally is broadening, with SoftBank emerging as a proxy for the AI trade due to its significant stake in Arm Holdings, which is benefiting from NVIDIA's strong earnings. Meanwhile, TSMC is losing its status as the go-to NVIDIA proxy as investors diversify their bets across a wider range of AI-related sectors, including memory chips and robotics.

Smart money should note that the market is transitioning from the training phase of AI, which heavily relied on TSMC, to a more diversified growth phase. This shift indicates a potential for increased investment opportunities in various AI-related companies beyond traditional chip manufacturers.

🔍 SoftBank🔍 Arm Holdings🔍 NVIDIA🔍 TSMC🔍 MediaTek🔍 Samsung
17:26
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China threatens countermeasures against EU trade restrictions.
– Pentagon may cancel $80 million loan to rare earths refiner.
– Concerns over technology scalability and revenue forecasts are rising.
– Enhanced screening for Ebola-affected travelers initiated in the U.S.
– Commodities trading is being monitored in early Asian sessions.
trade tensionsrare earths markethealth screening measures
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Listen and watch on Bloomberg Television or wherever you get your podcasts. The top global headlines that we're following this hour: China has warned that it will take countermeasures if the European Union presses ahead with new restrictions on Chinese imports. Bloomberg earlier reported that EU officials were exploring measures to protect the bloc's economy against an influx of Chinese goods. Sources say officials are set to debate the issue at a meeting next week. Sources tell us that the Pentagon is weighing whether to scrap an $80 million conditional loan offer to rare earths refiner Re-element Technologies, citing concerns about the company's ability to scale its technology and long-term revenue forecasts. The potential cancellation has sparked a clash with the White House, with officials criticizing the Pentagon's handling of the deal. The U.S. is directing flights with American passengers who have recently visited Ebola-affected countries to Washington D.C. International Airport for enhanced screening. All U.S. citizens and residents who've been to the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past three weeks will be tested there. The outbreak in Africa is a rare strain of the virus, which has no vaccine or cure. Take a look at how commodities are trading early in the Asian session.
Analysis

China has warned of countermeasures if the EU implements new restrictions on Chinese imports, indicating rising tensions in trade relations. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is reconsidering an $80 million loan to a rare earths refiner, highlighting concerns over technology scalability and revenue forecasts, which could impact U.S. supply chains for critical materials.

Smart money should note that the EU's potential actions against Chinese goods could lead to retaliatory measures, further straining global trade dynamics. Additionally, the Pentagon's loan reconsideration reflects broader uncertainties in the rare earths market, which is crucial for various high-tech industries, signaling potential volatility in related stocks and commodities.

🔍 China🔍 European Union🔍 Pentagon🔍 Rare Earths🔍 Re-element Technologies🔍 White House
17:22
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Standard Chartered plans to cut 8,000 jobs over three years.
– Meta is also considering similar workforce reductions.
– AI advancements are expected to change job structures significantly.
– There is a focus on retraining and reskilling employees.
– Attrition rates at banks are contributing to workforce reductions.
AI impact on jobsworkforce managementbanking sector changes
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I feel like we're a dinosaur elephant riding a Bronco. It is about manpower in the end. We've had the likes of Standard. Women power. Manpower, women power. It's about the workforce. We heard from Standard Chartered chatting about 8,000 jobs over a spread of three years. We also had Meta saying it's cutting the same number of people. I mean, how are you looking at manpower, women power? How are you looking at the workforce on the back of, you know, advances being made in AI? Efficient. Things we do a good job for our clients and use AI. Will it change the structure of jobs? Yes. I think there have been very few announcements that are AI-related. I think a lot of companies have too much bureaucracy and they may use AI to cover up the fact that they should never have hired them in the first place. But AI is going to change jobs. I don't know. I think it will reduce some of our jobs down the road. I don't think it will be all different types of jobs and you have to deploy it at a level like I think it behind more AI people and probably less bankers in certain categories and it'll make them more productive. So when you get up in the morning and you want to interview someone, it'll lay out what I've said 14 different places, it'll give you questions; your job will be the same, you'll just be much smarter in how you execute that job. But we will retrain and redeploy our people. You know we have 10% attrition a year which means our headcount is going down 25,000 to 30,000 a year and we are going to be prepared to say okay we love these people, they're great, we're going to take care of them, we're going to give them reskilling, new skills, better jobs.
Analysis

Standard Chartered's CEO Bill Winters has sparked controversy with remarks about AI's role in reducing the workforce, announcing plans to cut 8,000 jobs over three years. This sentiment is echoed by Meta, indicating a broader trend in the tech and finance sectors towards workforce reductions amid AI advancements.

Smart money should note that while AI is expected to enhance productivity, it may also lead to significant job losses, particularly in traditional banking roles. The emphasis on retraining and reskilling suggests a transitional phase where firms will need to balance technological integration with workforce management to maintain morale and operational efficiency.

🔍 Standard Chartered🔍 Bill Winters🔍 Meta🔍 AI
17:19
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Standard Chartered plans to cut 8,000 jobs, raising regulatory concerns.
– JPMorgan's CEO advocates for managing AI transitions through attrition.
– AI's role in banking is rapidly evolving, with differing strategies among banks.
– Social media backlash indicates potential reputational risks for Standard Chartered.
– The banking sector is at a crossroads regarding workforce automation.
AI in bankingworkforce automationregulatory scrutiny
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Bloomberg has been told that regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore are seeking answers from Standard Chartered after CEO Bill Winters' controversial remarks on lower-value human capital. Winters made the comment this week when referring to the role of AI in the bank's plans to cut 8,000 support roles over the next four years. It's triggered a social media backlash against the Asia-focused lender. We've also heard from JP Morgan's CEO Jamie Dimon. He's taking a less alarmist view than some of his banking peers on AI's impact on finance jobs. Speaking exclusively to Bloomberg at the Bank's China summit, Dimon told us the transition can be managed through attrition rather than mass layoffs. It's the tip of the iceberg. It's moving very, very quickly. It's moving very quickly. So we wanted to stay up there and use AI to serve our clients. And we're going to do that. How can I do a better job for our clients using a technology called AI? Just like we did it with a technology called digital, a technology called cloud, and way back a technology called mainframe. Like it's no different. We've got to do a better job for a client because that's how we compete. So how will JPMorgan look like in three to five years on the back of developments in AI? How will what? How will JPMorgan look like? I mean how will this is? I hope it's thriving but like what's not going to change? People have to hold money, move money, invest money, raise money.
Analysis

Standard Chartered's CEO Bill Winters faces backlash after suggesting AI will facilitate the reduction of 8,000 support roles, prompting regulatory scrutiny in Hong Kong and Singapore. In contrast, JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon emphasizes a more measured approach to AI's impact on finance jobs, advocating for attrition over mass layoffs.

The contrasting views on AI's role in workforce reduction highlight a critical divergence in strategy among major banks. While Standard Chartered's aggressive stance may signal a shift towards automation, JPMorgan's focus on client service through technology suggests a more sustainable approach that could preserve jobs in the long run.

🔍 Standard Chartered🔍 Bill Winters🔍 JPMorgan🔍 Jamie Dimon🔍 Hong Kong🔍 Singapore
17:17
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SpaceX's Starship launch delayed due to troubleshooting.
– New V3 Raptor engine was to be tested, showcasing increased power.
– Successful launch critical for SpaceX's IPO valuation at $2 trillion.
– Reusable launch systems are becoming a reality, changing aerospace dynamics.
– SpaceX aims to raise $75 billion for its program.
aerospace innovationIPO potentialAI advancements
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The deluge system and the rocket's new design are being tested. What we're seeing here is the learnings and lessons from the previous 11 test flights crammed into this. We haven't seen a launch since October, so this is a very new and newly redesigned system. It was going to be the first test of the new V3 Raptor, which is lighter and more powerful; the whole rocket has twice the thrust of the Saturn V rocket that took NASA to the moon 50 years ago. It has 50 cameras as well, and it had a whole bunch of simulated styling satellites on board, the last two of which had their own cameras, so we were looking forward to our first-ever view of this on its own in space, but not to be. Maybe we'll have another launch window tomorrow. At the same time, there is a lot more conversation around the AI ambitions as well. This launch is very important for those IPO plans that you mentioned; it needed to be a success to show what this giant rocket can do. I mean, the value could value SpaceX at $2 trillion. They want to raise $75 billion to really get this program rolling. We heard from Chad Anderson earlier, Space Capital founder and CEO. He said, look, the whole model requires Starship to be up and running and working at cadence by 2027, which is getting very, very close. But Starship's already doing things that weren't even thought possible. This whole idea of a reusable launch system was a fantasy a decade ago. But now Starship has, or SpaceX has, this whole pipeline of ships and boosters, and yes, they've had failures, but that.
Analysis

SpaceX's Starship launch was delayed due to troubleshooting, marking a significant moment as it was set to test the new V3 Raptor engine and demonstrate the rocket's capabilities. The success of this launch is crucial for SpaceX's IPO plans, potentially valuing the company at $2 trillion and requiring operational readiness by 2027.

Investors should note that the advancements in reusable launch systems, once deemed impossible, are now becoming a reality with Starship. This shift could redefine the aerospace industry and create substantial investment opportunities in related sectors as SpaceX aims to raise $75 billion to support its ambitious program.

🔍 SpaceX🔍 Chad Anderson🔍 NASA🔍 AI🔍 IPO🔍 CEO
17:13
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Gomez shares jumped nearly 20% on US exit announcement.
– The company will incur a $30-$40 million charge for exiting the US market.
– Australian business revenue increased by 29% year-over-year.
– Shareholder sentiment has shifted positively after the announcement.
– The exit may allow Gomez to focus on more profitable operations.
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Gomez, this is of course a restaurant chain, shares jumping almost 20% on its plans to exit the US market. This is an interesting one because this stock has clearly been one where shareholders have been losing patience and interest in rates. One of the most shorted here in Australia is down about 16% so far this year and up until recently, they had sounded fairly positive or upbeat about their US ambitions as early as early April when they said that new outlets had delivered revenue growth and operations were improving. We did see the CEO, one of the CEOs, Steven Marks, spending three months in the US trying to bed down that business, but now we are hearing that they're closing its Chicago restaurants, exiting the US market due to the business requiring significantly more time and capital than expected and that the results generated so far have not been acceptable. They'll take a charge of $30 million, between $30 to $40 million for quitting the US. From the Australian business, looking at around 85 million Aussie for the year. That's a jump of 29% from the prior year. So clearly, you see that relief and approval from shareholders that have been pretty downbeat on this stock this year. More ahead on the Asia trade, this is Bloomberg. Veen invests with the foresight and vision that come from navigating more than 125 years of market cycles. Unlocking the...
Analysis

Gomez, a restaurant chain, saw its shares jump almost 20% after announcing plans to exit the US market due to unsatisfactory performance and high capital requirements. The company will incur a charge of $30 to $40 million for this exit, but its Australian business is showing strong growth with a 29% revenue increase year-over-year.

Smart investors should note that despite the exit from the US, the positive reaction from shareholders indicates a shift in sentiment, as they were previously losing patience with the company's US ambitions. This move could signal a strategic pivot that allows the company to focus on more profitable operations in Australia, potentially enhancing long-term shareholder value.

🔍 Gomez🔍 Steven Marks🔍 Australia🔍 US🔍 CEO
17:10
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China's AI innovation is strong but underappreciated.
– Government support for AI companies boosts confidence.
– Higher inflation and fuel costs are current concerns.
– Potential Middle East resolution could ease inflation.
– Enterprises are beginning to scale AI deployment.
AI innovationinflation concernsMiddle East tensions
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Two leaders in artificial intelligence are Alibaba and Tencent. This makes us much more comfortable being back. Do you think the world is still underappreciating the innovation out of China? Absolutely. China has been an incredible innovator here for the past 26 years. Their markets are priced like they are facing big challenges. They're not pricing in those innovation capabilities that are also very, very strong in China. So we think it really is a G2 type of framework. The US is a fantastic innovator, but so is China. And so we are comfortable being back in those AI-related names, where we are confident the government wants them to win. You're comfortable and you're confident about the outlook for AI and cat packs. I'm just wondering, these are, I guess, changing circumstances, right? Higher for longer. At some point in time, I guess earnings will get hit. How are you looking at the prospects for earnings? Well, so certainly what you're getting at is the, I think, the higher inflation, the higher fuel costs, the higher interest costs. Those are all areas of concern for us. We hope that some sort of deal is reached in the Middle East, and ultimately that the Strait gets opened up and oil starts to flow again. It will bring down pressures on inflation and certainly oil. And so hopefully this is a temporary situation that we're in right now. But again, we do not think and yet we're starting to see enterprises experiment and deploy at scale artificial intelligence.
Analysis

China's innovation capabilities in artificial intelligence are being undervalued by the market, despite strong government support for AI-related companies like Alibaba and Tencent. Concerns about higher inflation and fuel costs are present, but there is optimism that a resolution in the Middle East could alleviate some inflationary pressures, allowing enterprises to scale AI deployment effectively.

🔍 Alibaba🔍 Tencent🔍 China🔍 Middle East🔍 US🔍 AI
17:06
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Bullish sentiment on software development and AI.
– Market may not be pricing in productivity gains from AI.
– S&P 500 appears overvalued; equal-weighted index shows better valuation.
– Potential for significant growth in financial services, healthcare, and media.
– Investors should consider broader market segments for opportunities.
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intelligence. And it's largely on one job category, software development. So we do not think we are in a bubble. We think we are at the beginning of something profound, the beginning of a profound productivity. So if you can get a piece of the IPO, you get it, you buy. Well, we already own it in the strategy that I manage. We own Anthropic. We own OpenAI. But for the rest of us? We are very bullish broadly on the category. I won't get into specific names, but broadly on the category and we do not think markets are pricing in what happens downstream. When companies start applying this into their businesses how that will allow them to deliver better outcomes to their own clients, take market share and manage their costs. It's a very exciting time. Yet some people say the markets already priced for perfection. I mean that's quite a contradiction to what you're saying. We disagree. If you look at the S&P 500 it's trading on over 22 times forward earnings but And that is dominated by seven to nine very big companies on the market cap weighted basis. But let's look at it on an equal cap, equal weighted basis. That's a better representation of how individual names in the market are trading. Trading about 17 times forward earnings. That's relatively in line with the past 10 or so years. The market is not pricing in the productivity shock that we think we're going to see in the financial services industry, in the healthcare industry, in the media industry, as artificial intelligence is applied.
Analysis

The discussion highlights a bullish outlook on software development and artificial intelligence, suggesting that the market is not fully pricing in the productivity gains expected from these technologies. Despite concerns about market valuations, the speaker argues that an equal-weighted analysis shows a more favorable valuation, indicating potential for significant growth as AI is integrated across various industries.

Smart money should note that while the S&P 500 appears overvalued at 22 times forward earnings, the equal-weighted index reflects a more reasonable 17 times. This discrepancy suggests that broader market segments may offer undervalued opportunities, particularly in sectors poised for AI-driven productivity enhancements.

🔍 Anthropic🔍 OpenAI🔍 S&P 500🔍 financial services industry🔍 healthcare industry🔍 media industry
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SpaceX's delay reflects a careful engineering approach.
– Multiple tech companies are preparing for IPOs, indicating a potential tech boom.
– Historical parallels with the telecom industry suggest infrastructure investment is key.
– Investor sentiment may shift positively as tech firms launch.
– Cautious optimism around tech IPOs could drive market interest.
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Global China Summit continues today in Shanghai. Abelberg Insight anchor husband Armin is at the event and standing by with our next guest. That's right, Heidi. Joining us now is Jonathan Curtis, portfolio manager at Franklin Templeton. Good to have you with us, Jonathan. I mean, it's hard not to start with that delayed SpaceX launch. I mean, this is on the back of that mega IPO announcement. Is this significant that they're delaying this launch? No, SpaceX's superpower is managing complex systems and change, and they are being careful and deliberate. They are being engineers right now; they will figure this out. They have proven that they know how to launch rockets into space and build a broadband network, and they're just being careful as they should be here. They've got a new pad, a new rocket; this is exactly what they should do. It's just a matter of time before it launches. It's not just SpaceX that's announcing an IPO. I mean, it's Anthropic. It is OpenAI. Is there a sense that these tech space companies are at a time when the internet companies were launching as well, were IPOing as well? Can you draw the comparison? Yeah, listen, I lived through that time as an engineer. I was an engineer in the telecom equipment industry, and there's many, many comparisons that we can make between then and now. The most important is this: back then, there was dark fiber everywhere. Telecom services companies were laying out infrastructure far in advance.
Analysis

The delayed SpaceX launch, following a mega IPO announcement, highlights the company's cautious approach to managing complex systems. This reflects their engineering discipline, suggesting that the launch will occur once they are fully prepared.

The comparison to the telecom boom era is noteworthy; just as telecom companies laid infrastructure ahead of demand, today's tech firms are positioning themselves for future growth. This could indicate a similar trajectory for tech IPOs, suggesting potential for significant market movements as these companies mature.

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Nikkei up 0.3%, driven by tech sector optimism.
– South Korean stock market surged despite won pressure.
– Finance minister hints at potential debt supply cuts.
– 24-hour FX market pilot program to start next month.
– US treasuries show volatility amid geopolitical concerns.
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The Nikkei is coming online to the upside of about 0.3% as we continue to watch the tech sector. The South Korean stock market surged in the previous session, although the Korean won remains under pressure, hovering around the 1500 levels. We are expecting the 24-hour FX market to start its pilot program at the end of next month, which will be key to watch for liquidity in the FX space. There is also a lot of downside pressure for Korean bonds, but we are now seeing signals from the finance minister that they might be cutting debt supply. When it comes to treasuries, we saw them erasing the drops in oil prices, signaling that there has been some progress in US negotiations. However, the picture changed as we heard comments around uranium causing concern about whether long-term nuclear ambitions can see any sort of compromise. Despite this, there continues to be some positivity regarding bonds in Australia and New Zealand.
Analysis

The Nikkei index is showing a slight uptick of about 0.3%, driven by optimism in the tech sector, while the South Korean stock market experienced a surge despite ongoing pressure on the Korean won. Signals from the South Korean finance minister indicate a potential cut in debt supply, which could influence the broader risk asset rally and bond market dynamics.

Smart money should note the implications of the upcoming pilot program for the 24-hour FX market in South Korea, as it may enhance liquidity amid current currency pressures. Additionally, the oscillation in US treasuries, influenced by geopolitical concerns surrounding uranium negotiations, suggests that market sentiment remains fragile and could shift rapidly based on news flow.

🔍 Nikkei🔍 South Korean stock market🔍 Korean won🔍 US treasuries🔍 South Korean finance minister🔍 FX
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US Supreme Court strikes down global tariffs.
– Wall Street sees gains, with the Dow reaching record highs.
– IBM awarded a billion-dollar contract, boosting tech stocks.
– Optimism around Iran diplomacy supports market sentiment.
– Potential volatility expected as tariff headlines emerge.
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When news breaks, a redhead across the Bloomberg terminal, Bloomberg has you covered. Trump's global tariffs are struck down by the US Supreme Court. For all the context and clarity you need, there are going to be now tons of tariff headlines until midterm elections. Here at first on Bloomberg, bringing you up to them in the news whenever and wherever it happens. I'm Sherry on in Seoul, and this is Bloomberg. This is Asia trade; we're counting down to Asia's major market opens after we saw some gains on Wall Street, the Dow down to another record high. Heidi, of course, we have seen the optimism around potential diplomacy with Iran, so anything that doesn't lead to a confrontation or a breakdown of the ceasefire seems to be taken as good news. Not to mention that we had a rally in quantum stocks with IBM getting awarded a billion-dollar contract by the Trump administration. Just another reason for this tech rally to continue going on. We know that quantum has gotten so much attention in other parts of the world, particularly here in Asia and here in Australia as well. But it'll be interesting to see kind of, I guess, the resilience of this rally, Sherry, as you say, some of those comments that we heard from Iran kind of growing contrary to the possibility of a longer-term ceasefire being negotiated.
Analysis

The US Supreme Court has struck down Trump's global tariffs, leading to a surge in optimism around potential diplomacy with Iran, which is reflected in the gains on Wall Street. The tech sector is buoyed by IBM's billion-dollar contract awarded by the Trump administration, contributing to a rally in quantum stocks.

Smart money should note the potential volatility in markets as tariff headlines proliferate leading up to the midterm elections, which could impact investor sentiment. Additionally, the resilience of the tech rally may be tested by geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran's comments on ceasefire negotiations.

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