APAC Credit Roundup: EM Sovereign Strategy, China, US AI capex, QBE, West China Cement
Report Coverage
- Broker
- JPMorgan
- Region
- Asia Pacific, China, US, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Australia
- Report Type
- Market Report
- Primary Focus
- APAC credit market multi-topic roundup
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Report Summary
JPMorgan closes its underweight positions in Sri Lanka and the Philippines, expecting EM Asia to lead a relief rally as the region most exposed to the energy shock. China's macro data weakened in 2Q26 with fixed asset investment turning negative and retail sales declining 0.6% yoy in May, prompting a GDP forecast revision down to 3.3% q/q for 2Q. The report highlights US AI capex projected to reach $5.5 trillion through 2030, initiates Neutral coverage on QBE Insurance, and argues market concerns over West China Cement's asset sale are overdone.
Key Takeaways
- EM Asia expected to lead a credit relief rally; JPMorgan closes UWs in Sri Lanka and Philippines, moving both to Marketweight in the EMBIGD model portfolio
- China's 2Q26 GDP growth forecast revised down from 4% to 3.3% q/q due to weak April/May data, though 3Q/4Q estimates raised to 3.5%/3.7% on improved trade outlook and fiscal support
- China housing shows K-shaped divergence: Tier-1 cities posted third consecutive month of positive home price M/M gains, while low-tier cities declined 0.26% M/M in May
- US AI capex spending projected to reach $5.5 trillion through 2030, largely funded by HG bond market and hyperscaler organic cash flows exceeding $900 billion by 2027
- QBE Insurance initiated at Neutral with combined ratio improving to 91.9% and ROE at 19.8%; subordinated bonds rated BBB+ trade slightly inside Japan life insurers
- West China Cement maintained Overweight with 2028s at 91.2 (14.3% YTM); asset sale concerns deemed unwarranted as proceeds prioritized for USD bond repayment
Why This Report Matters
This report provides a comprehensive cross-asset credit view across APAC, combining sovereign positioning shifts with corporate credit initiation and macro updates, helping fixed-income investors navigate spread tightening opportunities and identify mispriced credits in EM Asia and China HY.
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