Market Overview - A-shares experienced a volatile upward trend today, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.23% to 3969.25 points, the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.37%, and the ChiNext Index up by 1.03% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was approximately 1.872 trillion yuan, a decrease of about 43.42 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] Sector Performance - The anti-involution theme maintained strong performance, with solar energy, carbon neutrality, and new energy vehicles leading the gains [1] - The TMT sector faced a pullback, with integrated circuits and computers showing the largest declines [1][2] Investment Sentiment - The risk appetite today was neutral, with nearly 3,400 stocks rising [1] - Growth stocks outperformed value stocks, and there was a divergence within the innovation-driven sectors [1] TMT Sector Analysis - The TMT sector's slowdown may limit the upward trend to other sectors, with focus expected to remain on AI and anti-involution sectors [2] - Public funds' allocation to the TMT sector reached a historical high of 40% in Q3, suggesting potential for a slowdown in future gains [2][4] Economic Indicators - The October PMI was reported at 49.0, slightly above the seasonal decline, with production and new orders being the main drag [10] - Domestic demand remains weak, impacting companies' pricing power and the effectiveness of anti-involution policies [10] Bond Market Outlook - The bond market may perform well in Q4, with limited upward space for government bond yields following the resumption of government bond trading [7][12] - Investors are advised to focus on ten-year government bond ETFs as the macroeconomic environment shows signs of pressure [7][13]

Core Insights - The SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) is designed for broad exposure to the Financials - Banking segment, launched on November 8, 2005, and is favored for its low costs and tax efficiency [1][2] Fund Overview - KBE is sponsored by State Street Investment Management and has over $1.37 billion in assets, making it one of the larger ETFs in the Financials - Banking segment [3] - The ETF aims to match the performance of the S&P Banks Select Industry Index, which includes publicly traded banks and thrifts [4] Cost Structure - KBE has an annual operating expense ratio of 0.35%, positioning it as one of the least expensive options in its category, with a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.56% [5] Sector Exposure and Holdings - The ETF is fully allocated to the Financials sector, with about 100% of its portfolio dedicated to this area [6] - Comerica Inc (CMA) represents approximately 1.22% of total assets, with the top 10 holdings accounting for about 11.19% of total assets under management [7] Performance Metrics - KBE has increased by about 4.28% year-to-date and 8.13% over the past year, with a trading range between $45.85 and $62.76 in the last 52 weeks [8] - The ETF has a beta of 1.02 and a standard deviation of 28.17% over the trailing three-year period, indicating a higher risk profile [8] Investment Alternatives - KBE holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating strong potential for investors seeking exposure to the Financials ETFs segment [9] - Other ETFs in the space include First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO) and Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB), with respective assets of $238.26 million and $5.66 billion [10]

Economic Concerns - Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon warns that the U.S. is heading towards a "debt death spiral," where the government must borrow to pay interest, creating a vicious cycle that accelerates over time [1][2] - U.S. national debt has surged from $7 trillion to $38 trillion over the past 15 years, and refinancing it could push the total into the low $40 trillion range [4][5] - Solomon emphasizes that without stronger economic growth, a painful adjustment could follow, indicating that the current trajectory is unsustainable [3][4] Debt and Inflation - High levels of national debt can fuel inflation, eroding the dollar's purchasing power, with $100 in 2025 equivalent to $12.05 in 1970 [6] - The burden of debt increasingly shifts to American citizens if foreign appetite for U.S. debt fades, potentially crowding out investment and slowing growth [2][6] Investment Strategies - Ray Dalio suggests that investors should consider diversifying their portfolios with gold, which has historically been a safe haven during economic turmoil [7][9] - Gold prices have increased over 45% in the past year, and Dalio recommends allocating 10% to 15% of investment portfolios to gold [9][10] - Real estate is also highlighted as a protective asset during inflationary periods, with the S&P Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index rising by 47% over the past five years [12][13]

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Core Viewpoint - Coinbase and Paradigm leaders accuse major US banking groups of attempting to stifle innovation in the crypto and stablecoin sectors through protectionist policies, highlighting a significant divide between traditional finance and digital asset firms seeking regulatory clarity [1][2]. Group 1: Coinbase's Position - Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, criticized the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) for opposing Coinbase's trust bank charter application, suggesting that the ICBA's stance reflects a desire to keep crypto unregulated [2]. - The ICBA argues that Coinbase's application does not meet statutory chartering standards and could set a dangerous precedent for the US banking system [3]. - Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, linked the controversy to the broader debate on stablecoins, referencing the GENIUS Act, which aims to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins under the oversight of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) [3][4]. Group 2: Stablecoins and Regulatory Framework - Shirzad emphasized that stablecoins represent a significant advancement in payment technology, being faster, cheaper, and safer, and that the GENIUS Act provides clear regulatory guidelines [4]. - He noted that many member banks of the Bank Policy Institute (BPI) are already adopting stablecoins, arguing that attempts to protect outdated payment systems will ultimately fail [4]. Group 3: Paradigm's Perspective - Alexander Grieve from Paradigm accused the BPI of employing "bad-faith" arguments against stablecoins, suggesting a strategy of destruction rather than competition [5]. - Grieve compared stablecoins to other innovations like ETFs, asserting that new technologies often evolve beyond their initial purposes [5]. - He also indicated that former SEC Chair Gary Gensler's allies may be influencing the anti-crypto sentiment at the BPI, describing their tactics as outdated political agendas [6].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Core View of the Report - Maintain buy on VEDLN 9.475 07/24/30 due to its all-time high first half recurring EBITDA [3][7] Summary by Relevant Sections Trading Desk Comments - Yesterday, recent USD MEITUA 31 - 35s widened 2 - 4bps with RM selling; TW lifers SHIKON/FUBON/NSINTWs widened 2 - 5bps; BBLTB sub curve was 1 - 4bps wider; JP bank FRNs held up well, JP AT1s dropped by 0.3pt; JP insurance hybrids were marked lower; Yankee AT1s were down by 0.4pt then stabilized; NWDEVL Perps lowered 0.7 - 2.0pts, NWDEVL 27 - 31s were down by 0.6 - 1.3pts; LASUDE 26 was 1.4pts lower; MTRC perps lost up to 0.2pt; VNKRLE 27 - 29 recovered 2.7 - 2.9pts; GRNCH 28 fell by up to 0.5pt; Macau gaming stocks had mixed performance; HYNMTRs/HYUELEs traded 1 - 3bps wider; NTT curve was 1 - 3bps wider; PETMK curve was 2 - 4bps wider on the long end; SMCGL Perps/GARUDA 31 were down by 0.1 - 0.2pt; VEDLN 28 - 33s were 0.3 - 1.1pts lower; onshore AAA - guaranteed LGFV papers were sought after [2] - This morning, new CDBFLC 35 widened 2bps, new QBEAU 37 tightened 3bps, new STANLN PerpNC10 was 0.2pt higher; JP insurance bonds and MTRC Perps were down by 0.1 - 0.3pt; NUFAU 30 rose 0.9pt, SOFTBK 61/65s and NWDEVL 30 were 0.6 - 0.7pt lower; TW lifers widened 2 - 4bps [3] Top Performers and Underperformers - Top performers include VNKRLE 3.975 11/09/27 (price 60.3, change 2.9), VNKRLE 3 1/2 11/12/29 (price 52.0, change 2.7), etc. - Top underperformers include NWDEVL 6 1/4 PERP (price 42.3, change - 2.0), NWDEVL 5 1/4 PERP (price 44.0, change - 1.9), etc. [4] Macro News Recap - On Tuesday, S&P (-1.17%), Dow (-0.53%) and Nasdaq (-2.04%) were lower; UST yield was lower, with 2/5/10/30 year yield at 3.58%/3.69%/4.10%/4.67% [6] Desk Analyst Comments on VEDLN - VEDLN's 2QFY26 recurring EBITDA reached INR116.1bn, up 12% yoy; 1HFY26 EBITDA rose to INR223.6bn, 42% of full - year target of USD6bn; prefer VEDLN 9.475 07/24/30 with YTW of 9.0% and 106bps yield pickup over NICAU 9 09/30/30 [7] - VEDLN's average borrowing cost declined to c9.0% in 1HFY26 from c9.7% in 1QFY26, expected to fall below 8% near - term; PAT dropped 26% yoy to INR79.4bn due to one - off losses [10] - 1HFY26 operating cash flow decreased 12% yoy to INR162.3bn; spent INR102.6bn in capex, 61 - 68% of FY26 target; estimated 1HFY26 FCF was INR59.7bn [11] - As of Sep'25, cash and equivalents increased to INR218.6bn; total debt/LTM EBITDA and net debt/LTM EBITDA rose slightly to 1.9x and 1.4x; aims to bring net leverage down to 1.0x near - term [12] - Deleveraging may face headwinds from JPA acquisition; demerger hearing postponed to 12 Nov'25, seen as moderately credit positive [13] Offshore Asia New Issues - Priced issues include Alinma Sukuk Limited (USD500mn, 10NC5, 5.792%, T + 210), China Development Bank Financial Leasing (USD500mn, 10NC5, 4.6%, T + 93), etc. - Pipeline issues include Gaoxin International Investment (unrated, 3yr, 5.0%), Korea Electric Power Corporation (Aa2/AA/-, 3yr/SOFR + 95, 5yr/T + 80), etc. [17][18] News and Market Color - 99 credit bonds issued yesterday onshore with RMB106bn; MTD, 206 credit bonds issued with RMB190bn, 19.2% yoy increase [20] - Adani Enterprises 1HFY26 EBITDA fell 11% yoy to INR76.9bn, plans to raise INR250bn via rights issue [20] - Adani Ports 1HFY26 EBITDA rose 20% yoy to INR110.5bn, Fitch changed outlook to stable and affirmed BBB - rating [20] - China to boost subsidies for Alibaba, Tencent to cut data center energy bills [20] - Moody's upgraded Bharti Airtel to Baa2 from Baa3, outlook to stable [20] - GLP China repurchased USD205mn of GLPCHI 2.95 03/29/26, USD495mn outstanding [20] - Nickel Industries to hold non - deal roadshow on 19 Nov'25 [20] - Petron 9M25 revenue fell 10% yoy to PHP594.9bn [20] - Pertamina Geothermal targets 6.1% revenue increase for FY26 [20] - SK Telecom plans full - scale AI infrastructure expansion [20]

Regulatory Landscape - Coinbase executive criticizes the banking industry's resistance to its national trust charter application [1] - The core question revolves around whether this resistance is consumer protection or protectionism [1]

Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 251.44 points (-0.53%) at 47085.24 on November 4th, 2025, primarily due to profit-taking in the technology and AI sectors and concerns over high valuations [1][2] - Prominent Wall Street bank CEOs issued warnings about a potential market correction, adding to the negative sentiment in equities [1] Sector Performance - The reassessment of tech valuations led to profit-taking, particularly affecting AI companies, with Palantir Technologies (PLTR) experiencing a share price decline despite strong quarterly results [2] - The healthcare sector also showed weakness, impacting the overall performance of the Dow [2] Individual Stock Movements - The Travelers Companies (TRV) was the biggest gainer among the Dow components, rising 2.40%, followed by Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) at 1.08% and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) at 0.74% [3] - Conversely, NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) led the declines with a drop of -3.41%, followed by Boeing Company (BA) at -3.35%, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) at -3.10%, and Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) at -2.93% [3]

Group 1: Magnum Ice Cream Co (MICC) Demerger and Listing - Magnum Ice Cream Co (MICC) is preparing for a triple listing on the London Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, and Euronext Amsterdam, following its demerger from Unilever, expected in mid-November 2025 [1][2] - The demerger process is projected to incur costs of €800 million, with approximately 55% of these costs already incurred [1] - Unilever will retain a minority stake of less than 20% in Magnum for up to five years, which will be sold to cover separation costs and maintain capital flexibility [2] - Magnum reported €7.9 billion in revenue and €1.3 billion in adjusted EBITDA for 2024, holding an approximate 21% global retail market share [2] - The company has established a stable dividend policy, targeting a payout ratio of 40-60% of adjusted net income, with the first dividend expected in the first half of 2027 [2] Group 2: Corporate Earnings - Amgen (AMGN) reported a 12.4% year-on-year increase in sales to $9.56 billion, driven by strong performance from new inflammation drugs and cholesterol therapy Repatha [7] - Following its strong performance, Amgen raised its full-year profit and revenue guidance, with adjusted EPS now expected between $20.60 and $21.40 and revenue between $35.8 billion and $36.6 billion [7] - Super Micro Computer (SMCI) issued a weak profit forecast for the current quarter, adjusting its first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue estimate to approximately $5 billion, down from $6-$7 billion [8] - Despite the short-term setback, Super Micro maintained its full-year revenue forecast of at least $33 billion, citing strong AI demand and a $12 billion backlog of new orders [8] - AMD (AMD) beat its Q3 expectations with revenues of $9.25 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.20, but its Q4 outlook did not meet investor expectations [8] Group 3: Canada's Financial Sector Reforms - Canada's government is targeting competition within its financial sector by tackling fees, simplifying the process for consumers to switch banks, and reducing regulatory burdens for smaller lenders [9] - The initiative includes prohibiting investment and registered account transfer fees, which currently cost Canadians an average of $150 per account [9] - The government plans to increase the amount of immediately available deposited cheque funds to $150 from $100 [9] Group 4: Economic Indicators - New Zealand's unemployment rate for Q3 rose to 5.3%, with no employment growth quarter-over-quarter and a year-over-year decline of -0.6% [11] - In the United States, API crude oil inventories surged by 6.5 million barrels, significantly exceeding forecasts that anticipated a draw of 2.4 million barrels [12]