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July 27, 2026
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Markets 11
- Shein is set to publish its first Hong Kong IPO filing this week after regulator approval.
- CXMT will list on Shanghai's STAR Market, targeting more than $8.54 bn in proceeds, the biggest Chinese semiconductor IPO.
- Hefei‑owned investors hold roughly 30% of CXMT, potentially worth several tens of billions of dollars if the stock jumps.
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver a State of the Nation address amid political and economic challenges.
Macro/Economy 3
- Indonesia's parliament approved the finance centre law on Tuesday.
- The hub will emphasize enforceable contracts and predictable regulation rather than tax breaks.
- Analysts say investors now prioritize legal certainty and regulatory stability over fiscal incentives.
- The initiative aims to position Indonesia among Asia's leading international financial centres.
- Japan has pledged $550 billion in planned investments in the United States.
- Joshua Walker, soon to be chief international officer of the U.S. Chamber, urges a flexible, mutually‑beneficial framework.
- Walker warns the arrangement must survive beyond the current administration to remain viable.
Central Banks 2
- Yen slides toward its weakest level since the early 1980s, approaching a four-decade low
- Crude oil prices creep above $100 per barrel, reviving inflation concerns
- Market pricing shifts toward an earlier BOJ rate hike than previously forecast
- Middle East tensions reignite worries about imported inflation in Japan
Energy/Oil 2
- Iran‑India tensions could disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for India's imports.
- India has increased crude purchases from Russia and the United States by several percent to offset potential shortfalls.
- Domestic refining capacity utilization sits around 85%, limiting buffer against supply shocks.
- Global crude prices have risen roughly 2% over the past week, adding cost pressure on Indian imports.
Gold/Metals 11
- China imposes new export restrictions targeting U.S. rare‑earth magnet production planned for 2027
- REalloys (NASDAQ: ALOY) is assembling a full North American rare‑earth value chain, from feedstock to permanent magnets
- The policy could tighten U.S. rare‑earth supply and lift domestic prices, reshaping the market
Crypto 10
Geopolitics 15
- US sanctions on Iran threaten the India‑backed Chabahar port, a key alternative trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
- Chabahar was designed to counter China‑operated Gwadar port in Pakistan, limiting Beijing’s regional foothold.
- The erosion of this asset undermines the United States’ decades‑long strategy to contain China’s influence in the Middle East.
- Diminishing cooperation between Washington and India over Chabahar could shift regional trade dynamics toward Chinese dominance.
- Approval rating dropped 10 points to 58% in the latest Nikkei/TV Tokyo poll
- First sub‑60% reading since Takaichi took office in October
- Disapproval among independents rose above 50% in the same poll
Tech/AI 11
- POSCO International tokenizes live trade receivables on Injective blockchain with LG CNS
- Aims to speed up payments between global subsidiaries and reduce reconciliation times
- South Korea's growing corporate adoption of blockchain in trade finance and asset tokenization
- Autonomous AI agents are now able to launch cyberattacks without human intervention
- A recent intrusion spread across a network in just 27 seconds
- Experts stress multilayered defenses to contain rapid AI-driven attacks
Companies 2
- Mitsui Fudosan will set up a physical AI hub in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan
- Center will unite Japanese and Taiwanese firms to develop next‑generation semiconductor technologies for robots, industrial equipment and automobiles
- Location chosen for proximity to TSMC's Kumamoto manufacturing base
- Business-casual shorts sales in Japan surge amid record heat
- Sanyo Shokai reports 20% excess over its shorts sales goal
- Apparel brands launch new short styles for office use
- Trend reflects adaptation to hotter Japanese summers
Thai Markets 6
Other 1
- Market-style eateries are emerging in residential neighborhoods of Bangkok
- Venues combine dining with coworking and social areas for locals
- They target residents without nearby cafes or bars near train stations
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