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Core Viewpoint - The US Government is negotiating for a potential 10% equity stake in Lithium Americas as part of a loan renegotiation for the Thacker Pass lithium project, highlighting direct government involvement in the economy [1][5]. Group 1: Government Involvement - The proposed investment reflects the Trump administration's strategy to support industries critical for national security, similar to previous interventions with companies like Intel and MP Materials [2]. - The Thacker Pass mine is projected to become the largest lithium source in the Western Hemisphere by 2028, essential for establishing a domestic lithium supply chain [2]. Group 2: Project Details - Located 25 miles (40 km) south of Nevada's border with Oregon, the Thacker Pass project aims to reduce US dependency on Chinese lithium, with an initial production target of 40,000 tonnes (t) annually, compared to the current US production of less than 5,000 t [3]. - The equity proposal arose amid concerns over low lithium prices due to Chinese overproduction, leading Lithium Americas to offer no-cost warrants equivalent to 5–10% of its common shares [4]. Group 3: Corporate Relationships - General Motors (GM) has invested $625 million for a 38% stake in the Thacker Pass mine and has rights to purchase all lithium from the first phase and a portion from the second phase for two decades [4]. - Trump officials are seeking commitments from GM regarding these purchases and are exploring the possibility of GM transferring some project control to the government [5].

Economic Overview - The latest economic data in the United States has shown better-than-anticipated results, supporting the positive outlook for KKR and its portfolio companies [1][2] - A significant capital expenditure (capex) boom is occurring, particularly in AI, which has outpaced growth in personal consumption [3][5] - Personal consumption, which constitutes about 70% of the economy, has seen upward revisions, indicating a potential recovery [3][5] Labor Market Insights - The unemployment rate is expected to remain low, influenced by demographic factors and a reduced labor supply [3][10] - There is a noted asynchronous recovery in the economy, with manufacturing facing challenges while the services sector performs well [7][11] - Despite some slower hiring, there is no significant wave of layoffs, contrasting with trends seen before past recessions [11][12] Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - The Federal Reserve is anticipated to shift its focus from inflation to employment, with expectations of rate cuts to support economic growth [12][15] - The housing market is currently weak, with 21% of states experiencing negative home price appreciation [15] Global Market Dynamics - KKR's portfolio, which includes 150 to 200 businesses, continues to see increased capex and stable consumer spending, suggesting a relatively safe market environment [16] - Asian markets are showing strong performance, with Korea up 60% and China up 35% year-to-date, indicating potential investment opportunities [17][18] - The trend of companies shedding unprofitable subsidiaries presents significant opportunities for private equity investments in Asia [19][20] Trade and Consumption Trends - A shift towards a tripolar trading world is emerging, with increased intra-Asian trade expected to rise from 48-50% to 70% [22][23] - Consumption upgrades in emerging markets like Vietnam and India are contributing to GDP growth, benefiting from increased trade [24] Productivity and Economic Outlook - A productivity boom reminiscent of the 1990s is occurring, driven by digitalization and automation, which may lead to higher wages and revenue growth [8][9] - Concerns exist regarding the sustainability of AI spending and its impact on GDP if returns on capital decline [25][26] - The productivity boom may lead to a lower savings rate among Americans, raising concerns about low-income credit and reinforcing the need for continued Fed easing [27][28]

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Core Viewpoint - In August 2025, China's sales of new energy buses above 7 meters achieved a double increase both month-on-month and year-on-year, indicating a robust growth trend in the market [1][2]. Sales Performance - In August 2025, a total of 4,403 new energy buses were sold, representing an 18.97% month-on-month increase and a 46.28% year-on-year increase [1][2]. - Cumulatively, from January to August 2025, sales reached 26,254 units, a year-on-year increase of 37.38% [1][10]. Leading Companies - Yutong Bus maintained its leading position with 1,493 units sold in August, achieving a month-on-month growth of 120.86% and a year-on-year growth of 121.84%, capturing a market share of 33.91% [2][3]. - Xiamen Golden Dragon ranked second with 375 units sold, marking a month-on-month increase of 103.80% and a year-on-year increase of 234.82% [5][7]. - BYD ranked third with 352 units sold, maintaining its position from the previous month [5][7]. Market Share - The top three companies accounted for 50.42% of the market share in August, an increase from 48.85% in July [10]. - The top ten companies collectively held 89.05% of the market share, up from 87.76% in July [10]. Segment Performance - In the bus segment, 3,439 units were sold in August, with a month-on-month increase of 27.18% and a year-on-year increase of 54.01% [14][16]. - The seat bus segment saw sales of 962 units, with a month-on-month increase of 2.34% and a year-on-year increase of 24.94% [21]. - Other buses, including school buses, experienced a decline in sales [14][15]. Notable Growth - Dongfeng Co. exhibited remarkable growth with a month-on-month increase of 792.86% and a year-on-year increase of 1983.33% [7][18]. - Among the top ten companies, Zhongtong Bus achieved a year-on-year growth of 151.19%, while Xiamen Golden Dragon's cumulative sales growth reached 93.99% [10][20]. Future Outlook - The competition among leading bus brands is intensifying, with ongoing product updates and innovations expected to drive further growth in the new energy bus market [24].

Market Overview - U.S. stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq dropping over 75 points, or 0.3%, closing at 22,497.85. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.37% to 46,121.28, while the S&P 500 eased 0.3% to 6,637.97 [1] Notable Stock Movements - **Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.**: The stock surged by 8.19%, closing at $176.44, with an intraday high of $180.16 and a low of $162.80. The 52-week range is $80.06 to $180.16. This rise followed CEO Eddie Wu's announcement of plans to expand the company's $53 billion investment in AI infrastructure [1][2] - **Intel Corp.**: Shares climbed 6.41% to close at $31.22, reaching a high of $31.70 and a low of $29.23. The stock's 52-week range is $17.67 to $32.38. The increase was driven by reports of Intel seeking an investment from Apple Inc., with discussions still in preliminary stages [3] - **UniQure N.V.**: The stock skyrocketed by 247.73%, closing at $47.50, with a high of $51.21 and a low of $37.12. The 52-week range is $4.45 to $51.21. This dramatic rise followed the announcement of positive results from its Phase I/II study of AMT-130 for Huntington's Disease, indicating significant slowing of disease progression [4] - **Tesla Inc.**: The stock increased by 3.98%, closing at $442.79, with an intraday high of $444.21 and a low of $429.03. The 52-week range is $212.11 to $488.54. Tesla secured a patent for its upcoming Cybercab, part of its innovative unboxed production process [5] - **Opendoor Technologies Inc.**: Shares jumped 16.24% to $8.23, with a high of $8.48 and a low of $7.31. The 52-week range is $0.51 to $10.87. In after-hours trading, the stock rose 10.3% to $9.08, following Jane Street Group's disclosure of a 5.9% stake in the company, boosting investor confidence [6]

Thank you very much for your time today. I know that we have a very busy geopolitical backdrop and trade environment as well. Let me start with you on trade, because we understand that South Korea is still trying to finalize and write out a trade agreement with the U.S..When could we see the deepening of this negotiation wasn't initiated by us. We didn't start from a position of advantage, nor did we raise the issues. Isn't that the case for the entire world.Since the whole world is negotiating under the ne ...

Market Overview - The market experienced a decline following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech, which highlighted market uncertainty and stagflation [1] - Major indices closed lower, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both down 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.4%, and the Russell 2000 down 0.9% after reaching a 52-week high [2] Sector Performance - The oil and energy sectors emerged as the best performers, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) gaining 1.3% [2][7] - Gold prices dipped 1.5% after a rally, although analysts expect prices to continue climbing [3] Consumer Spending and Economic Indicators - A Bank of America report indicated that total debit and credit card spending per household has increased in recent months [4][7] - There was a reported surge in new house sales, but economists dismissed it as a fluke [4] Notable Stock Movements - Lithium Americas (LAC) saw a stock increase of 95.5%, while Tesla gained 4% due to analyst confidence [4] - uniQure, a gene therapy company, experienced a significant stock surge of 247.8% following positive results from its AMT-130 study for Huntington's disease [10] Noteworthy Stocks - Stocks with notable gains included Xcel Energy Inc (+6.7%), Intel Corp (+6.4%), Centene Corp (+5.8%), Mosaic Co (+4.3%), and CF Industries Holdings Inc (+5.7%) [8] - Conversely, the worst-performing stocks included Freeport-McMoRan Inc (-16.9%), Axon Enterprise Inc (-10.2%), and KKR & Co Inc (-6.3%) [12]

🚨 Wolfe Research: Q3 is poised to be a strong quarter for TeslaDeliveries seen at 465k–470k vs. 445k consensus, boosted by US tax credit rush + solid China demand.“We estimate 165-170k deliveries in Q3, or ~10k above our prior est,” Wolfe said, adding that volumes “largely do not reflect the recent launch of the Model Y L.”EPS forecast: $0.55–0.60 vs. $0.49 consensus.Wolfe cautions Q4 may soften but cites offsets: new models, stronger China/Europe, energy growth & autonomy. 🚀 $TSLALink: https://t.co/engZ6a4 ...