Public Markets 3d Briefing
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European stocks investing.com slipped lower amid uncertain trade landscape as AI disruption fears lingered. Fresenius Medical Care investing.com fell 7% after issuing a 2026 flat growth outlook and cost update. Convatec investing.com shares jumped 8% on growth target raise despite a $72 million writedown. Croda investing.com reported profit growth in 2025 and saw further margin gains, sending its stock higher.
Bond Markets
Bonds rallied bloomberg.com as Trump tariffs and stock selloff ignited haven demand. Souring bond deals bloomberg.com threaten to undermine a Nordic credit boom as long-term investors fret about market reputation. BlackRock bloomberg.com sees Europe credit spreads steady in face of AI angst, citing attractive fixed-income yields. Municipal bonds bloomberg.com are poised for a solid year after lagging US Treasuries in 2025 as market conditions stabilize.
Commodities & Energy
Russia bloomberg.com turns to bigger tankers as more of its oil goes to China, shifting shipments from smaller to larger vessels. LNG supply wave bloomberg.com may hit prices but demand remains firm, according to Australia's biggest LNG producer Woodside. China bloomberg.com steel output data is under scrutiny as analysts flag an output gap that could upend views on the country's appetite.
Technology & AI
Indian IT stock selloff bloomberg.com deepened on AI scare after a Citrini Research report amplified worries about businesses vulnerable to AI disruption. AI upheaval ft.com puts software investors on edge as markets weigh whether incumbents will adapt or be sidelined by AI agents. Citrini's dystopia bloomberg.com fuels Asia's breakaway from global AI gloom, reinforcing bets that the region will emerge as a winner of AI disruption.
Corporate News
Shein bloomberg.com pledged a China supply chain upgrade in a bid to woo Beijing, planning to invest over 10 billion yuan to strengthen its Southern China operations. Endesa investing.com unveiled a €10.6 billion investment plan as 2025 results exceeded targets. MTU Aero Engines investing.com beat forecasts in Q4 with 2026 outlook in line, expecting commercial business to boost revenue. Telefónica wsj.com posted a Q4 loss on €2.8 billion charges as revenue edged higher.
Banking & Finance
StanChart bloomberg.com CEO Winters said the bank is "not missing a beat" after CFO exit, discussing financial targets and strategic outlook. Standard Chartered wsj.com profit missed views but announced a $1.5 billion buyback, exceeding its 13% return on tangible equity target a year early. Telefónica investing.com reported Q4 loss on €2.8 billion charges as revenue edges higher.
Emerging Markets
Indonesia bloomberg.com investment authority's co-CIO resigned, deepening a leadership vacuum at the country's first sovereign wealth fund. Philippines bloomberg.com may see $3 billion inflows if government bonds are added to JPMorgan's emerging-market index. South Africa bloomberg.com traders are most bearish on the rand in three years as they question whether the currency's rally has further to run.
M&A & IPOs
Bain Capital bloomberg.com and Lone Star Funds advanced to a second round of bidding for Mitsubishi Electric's auto unit. Sify Infinit bloomberg.com seeks a $4.2 billion valuation in an India IPO. Generate Biomedicines bloomberg.com seeks $425 million in a US IPO, using AI in drug development. Redot Pay bloomberg.com, a Hong Kong stablecoin payments firm, considers a $1 billion US IPO.
Trade & Policy
Trump's bloomberg.com new 10% global tariffs took effect after the Supreme Court struck down his original sweeping duties. Japan bloomberg.com may intervene to buy yen as speculation mounts over Prime Minister Takaichi's rate hike view. China wsj.com hit Japanese firms with export bans, banning dual-use items to entities with military ties. Ecuador eyes a $4 billion bond sale return amid shifting trade dynamics.
Regional Markets
Asian stocks investing.com rose as China reopened on a strong note, though Hong Kong was hit by tech losses. China's bloomberg.com onshore shares gained as traders returned from Lunar New Year break, with optimism about lower US tariffs offsetting mixed holiday spending signals. Thailand bloomberg.com sees Chinese tourists fuel tourism rebound as travelers avoid Japan.
Market Analysis
Morgan Stanley Investment Management bloomberg.com is hunting for AI-proof assets, adding to emerging-market bets insulated from the AI boom. BlackRock sees European credit spreads steady despite AI angst. Bof A investing.com warns CTA unwind risk remains elevated despite recent gains. Dimon bloomberg.com sees parallels to pre-crisis era as rivals engage in "dumb things" across the financial industry.