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OCBC Research08/28/2026updated 10/17/2026

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OCBC Research's daily credit snapshot highlights a strong US equity rally led by technology shares, with Nvidia results boosting AI sentiment. Oil prices rose on geopolitical tensions with Iran, and US jobless claims fell. Credit spreads tightened across US IG and HY, while Asia IG spreads were flat. The report also covers earnings and credit updates for Fosun International, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Shangri-La Asia, and GuocoLand, noting improved credit metrics for most despite specific challenges.

Institution: OCBC Research
Published: 08/28/2026
Research topic: Equities · SPX · Oil
Time horizon: overnight · short-term · weekly · 3QFY2026 · 1H2026 · ongoing · daily

SPX · SPX WTI · WTI FED · FED US10Y · US10Y

Key arguments

Nvidia's strong results and guidance reinforce confidence in continued AI-related demand, supporting tech equities.
Oil prices rose over 2% due to US reluctance to return to the June Iran agreement, with Strait of Hormuz uncertainty elevated.
US initial jobless claims fell to 203k, below consensus, indicating labor market strength.
US IG and HY spreads tightened, reflecting improved risk appetite.
Fosun's holdco debt declined, and credit metrics improved despite portfolio value decline.
TD's strong earnings with broad-based growth and improved credit metrics support credit quality.
RBC's record earnings and stable CET1 provide capacity to absorb normalizing credit costs.
Shangri-La's RevPAR growth in key markets and manageable refinancing risk.

Key numbers

Brent Crude Spot: 89.2 USD/bbl
Gold Spot: 4585 USD/oz
SPX: 7731
US10Y Yield: 4.68%
Initial Jobless Claims: 203k
US IG Spread: 78 bps
US HY Spread: 263 bps
Asia IG Spread: 57 bps

Main risks

Geopolitical risk around the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt oil supply and elevate prices.
Persistent inflation may prompt Fed officials to maintain restrictive policy, affecting rate-sensitive assets.
China's property market weakness could lead to further allowances for GuocoLand and others.
Fosun's portfolio value decline may continue due to disposals and adverse market conditions.
TD's BSA/AML remediation costs could impact earnings and capital.
RBC's credit costs may rise further if economic conditions worsen.
Shangri-La faces oversupply in mainland China commercial offices, potentially pressuring investment property income.
GuocoLand's new land acquisitions could increase leverage, moderating deleveraging.

Corresponding source evidence

US equities closed higher overnight, led by a strong rally in technology shares. Sentiment was partly lifted by strong results and guidance from Nvidia, which reinforced confidence in continued AI-related demand. · overnight
On geopolitics, oil prices moved higher after the Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump was not interested in returning to the terms of a June agreement with Iran. Brent was up over 2% at around USD89.4 per barrel. · short-term
On the US data front, initial jobless claims fell by 4k to 203k in the week ended 22 August, below consensus of 208k and marking a second consecutive weekly decline. · weekly

Conditions / invalidation

if selling prices or market conditions weaken relative to current net realisable value assumptions

Institution / report	Published	Direction	Source-checked target	Horizon
OCBC ResearchDaily Credit Snapshot · Market Commentary	08/28/2026	Bullish	—	Not stated
Saxo BankCorrelation falls the index stays quiet - Options Brief	10/16/2026	Neutral	—	Not stated
Saxo BankInvestor QA AI selloff hot CPI and what can investors do	10/15/2026	Neutral	—	medium term
UBS CIODaily: Higher inflation need not derail US assets	10/15/2026	Bullish	—	Not stated