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Macro2

Macro27 Jul, 21:52positive

SASAC Releases Second Batch of AI Scenarios and Datasets, Launches Open-Source Community 2.0 and Smart Factory

At the 2026 World AI Conference, China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) released the second batch of high-value AI scenarios and high-quality datasets from central state-owned enterprises. It also launched the AI open-source “Huanxin Community” 2.0 and initiated the Joint Foundation Project for an Intelligent Software Factory. SASAC said it will accelerate computing infrastructure construction and promote open-source collaboration.

Effective: +43
Intensity: 78
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Short term

Macro27 Jul, 09:05positive

Wuxi Returns to Top 10, Suzhou AI Exports Top RMB 600 Billion as Korean Firms Boost Investment

In the first half of 2026, major Chinese trade hubs reported strong export growth, led by AI and semiconductor products. Wuxi's total foreign trade reached RMB 499.1 billion, up 28.5%, lifting it back into the national top 10 after eight years. Suzhou's trade approached RMB 2 trillion, with AI-related exports exceeding RMB 600 billion, up 2.1 times. Xi'an saw integrated circuit trade of RMB 267.8 billion, while Zhongshan's exports of integrated circuits surged 454.1%. Korean companies SK Hynix and Samsung increased investment in chip plants in Wuxi and Xi'an respectively.

Effective: +43
Intensity: 80
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Industries2

Industries27 Jul, 14:51positive

Week of July 27, 2026: Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Apple to Report Earnings; Microsoft Plans $190 Billion Capex

In the week of July 27, 2026, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple will report quarterly earnings. Microsoft plans $190 billion (1900 hundred million) in capital expenditure for 2026, with Azure revenue growth at 39-40%. Amazon's capex approaches $200 billion, with AWS growth at 28%. Meta raised its 2026 capex guidance to $125-145 billion. Apple, with smaller capex, will see Tim Cook's last earnings call as CEO. Google Cloud revenue grew 82%, with backlog of $514 billion; Microsoft's backlog exceeds $600 billion, and Amazon's exceeds $360 billion.

Effective: +44
Intensity: 85
Confidence: 78%
Horizon: Medium term

Industries26 Jul, 10:03positive

Jensen Huang's First X Post: Nvidia, Meta, and 20+ Tech Giants Urge US Not to Restrict Open-Source AI

Jensen Huang posted on X for the first time, co-signing an open letter with Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Hugging Face and over 20 other tech giants. The letter urges US policymakers to avoid prematurely restricting open-weight AI models, arguing they strengthen competition and security. It acknowledges risks but says banning is wrong, and warns against blanket limits on distillation. The letter comes amid debate over open vs closed AI and the rise of Chinese open-source models.

Effective: +42
Intensity: 78
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies6

Companies29 Jul, 21:05positive

Stripe in Talks to Acquire OpenRouter for About $10 Billion

Payment giant Stripe is negotiating to acquire AI model aggregator OpenRouter for about $10 billion, nearly seven times its $1.3 billion valuation from a B-round funding two months ago. OpenRouter, founded in 2023, offers over 400 models and connects 70-plus providers, processing 25 trillion tokens weekly. Stripe processed $1.9 trillion in payments in 2025.

Effective: +44
Intensity: 75
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Short term

Companies30 Jul, 17:15positive

Microsoft Q2 2026: $130 billion new data center leases, Azure revenue $39.3 billion

Microsoft reported Q2 2026 results, adding over $130 billion in new data center lease contracts, raising total commitments to $329.1 billion. Azure revenue grew 32% to $39.3 billion, contributing to total revenue of $90 billion, up 18%. Net income rose 31% to $35.8 billion, including a $3.2 billion gain from its Anthropic stake. Capital expenditure reached $41 billion, up 70%. Microsoft maintained full-year capex guidance, adjusted to $175 billion due to accounting changes. OpenAI contributed $24.1 billion in revenue over the past year. Contract backlog increased to $678 billion.

Effective: +43
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies27 Jul, 09:05negative

Microsoft AI Strategy Backfires, Shares Down 24% as Copilot Lags and Azure Growth Slows

Microsoft's AI strategy, initiated in 1900, is backfiring on its core business. Shares have fallen over 24% in the past year as investors question AI returns. Copilot trails ChatGPT and Claude, while Azure growth is constrained by internal GPU allocation. The company plans to invest 190 billion USD in AI infrastructure this year, sparking internal concerns amid restructuring.

Effective: -43
Intensity: 78
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies27 Jul, 11:41positive

Yao Shunyu Joins Tencent as Chief AI Scientist, Integrates AI Units; Hunyuan Hy3 Launches with 68x Call Growth

Yao Shunyu joined Tencent in December 2025 as Chief AI Scientist, reporting to President Liu Chiping and leading AI Infra and the Large Language Model Department. He consolidated AI capabilities from various business lines, dissolved the AI Lab in March 2026, and merged the Hunyuan LLM and multimodal teams into a Foundation Model Department in July 2026. The Hunyuan Hy3 model, released on July 6, 2026, saw total calls surge over 68 times compared to its predecessor, topping OpenRouter's global leaderboard, with 60% of WorkBuddy users selecting Hy3. WorkBuddy achieved 20 million monthly visits in June 2026, surpassing the combined total of its next two competitors.

Effective: +43
Intensity: 80
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies28 Jul, 08:34positive

Nvidia and SK Group Forge Partnership with Over US$500 Billion in Business Deals

U. S. -based Nvidia and South Korean conglomerate SK Group have entered into a cooperation agreement, with the combined value of their business dealings exceeding US$500 billion, Nvidia announced on Friday. The disclosure underscores the vast commercial ties between the chip giant and the Korean group, though neither party elaborated on the specific areas of collaboration or how the figure was derived. Nvidia did not immediately respond to requests for additional comment.

Effective: +42
Intensity: 75
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies27 Jul, 16:49positive

Nvidia Invests $1 Billion for 4.5% Stake in Naver, Teams with Brookfield on Up to $9 Billion Financing for AI

Nvidia has invested $1 billion to acquire a 4.5% stake in South Korean internet and cloud services firm Naver, becoming one of its largest shareholders. The investment will fund the expansion of Naver's Sejong AI data center from 55 MW to 200 MW by 2028, with a long-term goal of gigawatt scale. Canadian asset manager Brookfield is providing up to $9 billion in financing for the project. Nvidia will also supply GPUs and leverage its DSX platform for the facility.

Effective: +42
Intensity: 78
Confidence: 82%
Horizon: Medium term