Ideas
Korean tariff dip is a buy.
Trump's 25% tariff threat on South Korea is being treated by investors as a negotiation tactic rather than a real risk; the KOSPI dipped about 1% at the open but quickly reversed to rise more than 2%, making the tariff-driven dip a good buying opportunity.
SK hynix is sole Microsoft Maia supplier.
Local media reports say SK hynix is the sole provider of memory chips for Microsoft's Maia chips; the stock jumped about 8%, driving KOSPI gains and boosting expectations for Thursday earnings, supporting a bullish view on the company as an AI memory supplier.
Korea insulated by AI chip leaders.
Korean equities are insulated from Trump's tariff threats because the two key companies driving the KOSPI are in the AI/chip sector and will not be affected by the targeted auto and pharma tariffs; those affected sectors are less than 10% of the market, so investors can look past the tariff noise as long as chip leadership continues.
AI chip theme still has room.
The AI theme still has room to run; the chip sector is not affected by Trump's tariff targets, and investors are reassured that AI demand adds significant value to companies, so they continue buying into the theme even as parts of the market may become overheated.
JGB auction risk could weaken yen.
The 40-year JGB auction tomorrow is a key event because demand is likely to be weak and pricing awkward; a poor auction could trigger Japanese bond selling and higher yields, which would translate into a weaker yen, while authorities may hold back until after the auction before intervening, creating a two-sided intervention-risk setup.
EU-India deal helps European carmakers.
The EU-India trade deal could reduce Indian tariffs on cars from as high as 110% to around 40%, giving European carmakers much better access to the Indian market; while the deal still needs ratification and is not hugely significant for EU GDP, it is a positive step for European auto exports and diversification away from the U.S.
US natural gas spike will pass.
A severe Arctic blast in the U.S. cut natural gas supply by freezing equipment in West Texas and Colorado while simultaneously boosting heating and power demand, causing prices to nearly double from Jan 16 to 26; however, the spike is likely short-lived because next-month futures are significantly lower, so the extreme move should fade quickly.
Goldman Sachs benefits from M&A boom.
The environment is very constructive for Goldman Sachs' banking and markets business; year-end backlog is at a significantly high level, M&A activity could be the best year ever as CEOs feel unleashed to invest and drive growth, and pent-up capital markets activity plus U.S.-China détente should support more IPOs in the U.S. and Europe, making the firm a key beneficiary.
European auto sales momentum continues.
European new car sales grew for a third straight year in 2025, with six consecutive months of growth and EV sales up 30%; government subsidies in Germany, France, and the U.K. could further support 2026 sales, though competition from Chinese brands and potential pricing mechanisms remain key variables.
BYD will grow European market share.
BYD, the world's biggest EV maker, sold 1 million vehicles in 2025 and is likely to take a large share of its growth from the European market; with some hurdles removed and more subsidies offered, it could break into the top 10 manufacturers in Europe, expanding its presence significantly in 2026.
This Bloomberg Markets video, published January 27, 2026,
features Winnie, Mark Greenfield, Oliver Crook, Dan, David Solomon, Danny Lee
discussing EWY, 000660.KS, SMH, FXY, 40-year JGB, European autos, UNG, GS, 1211.HK.
10 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Winnie,
Mark Greenfield,
Oliver Crook,
Dan,
David Solomon,
Danny Lee
· Tickers:
EWY,
000660.KS,
SMH,
FXY,
40-year JGB,
European autos,
UNG,
GS,
1211.HK
