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According to China's National Bureau of Statistics, advanced manufacturing, digital economy, and modern services contributed over 40% to economic growth in the first half of 2026. Deputy Director General Mao Shengyong made the remarks at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office, citing preliminary estimates that exclude traditional sector upgrades.

According to Al Jazeera, Iraq-based pro-Iranian paramilitary group Hezbollah Brigades warned on July 15 that it would respond if enemies launch a "new war" against Iran.

According to KeyBanc analyst John Vinh, Micron's stock target price was raised from $1,600 to $1,750 following a supply chain site visit in Asia. Vinh forecasts that memory market supply constraints will persist through 2027, with DRAM prices expected to rise 15–20% in Q3 and NAND flash memory prices projected to increase 30–40%. High-bandwidth memory (HBM) prices across the semiconductor industry are anticipated to more than double next year.

On July 15, South Korea President Lee Jae-myung questioned economic officials on why the country's inclusion in the MSCI Advanced Markets Index has been delayed. Speaking at a 2026 second-half economic ministry briefing, Lee asked Vice Premier Koo Yoon-cheol whether MSCI inclusion could help stabilize international capital flows. The inquiry follows recent sharp gains in Korea's stock market, with the president emphasizing the need for market stability and capital market advancement.

According to Shanghai Steel Union, MMLC battery-grade lithium carbonate traded at an early-session midprice of 153,200 yuan per ton today (July 15), down 750 yuan from the previous day's 16:30 closing price.

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI closed at 6856.83 on July 15, reverting to levels not seen since May 4, as non-semiconductor sectors suffered steep declines. Of 24 industry sectors tracked, 21 posted losses over the two-month period, with machinery and equipment down 42.34%, metals down 38.28%, and construction down 37.18%. While the benchmark index showed minimal change at -1.16% since May 4, investors' actual returns were significantly negative due to concentrated gains in semiconductor sto

According to Wind data cited by Cailian Press, as of July 14, the Huaxia Sci-Tech Semiconductor ETF topped China's ETF weekly net inflow rankings over the past week with net subscriptions of 11.96 billion yuan, outpacing the second-ranked Southern CSI 2000 ETF by 2.768 billion yuan. Among the top 20 ETFs by inflows, semiconductor and telecommunications-themed products accounted for seven positions.

According to Bloomberg on July 14, Samsung Electronics officially denied considering American Depositary Receipt (ADR) issuance in the U.S. market, yet company insiders revealed that senior management has directed internal teams to assess the feasibility of ADR listing, including potential costs, benefits, and required procedures. Financial and investor relations departments are evaluating operational tasks and timelines if the company proceeds with a U.S. listing. Samsung employees have reporte

According to PPP prediction market tool, predict.fun's market for the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina shows England winning at 35% odds, a draw at 33%, and Argentina at 32%, based on the regular 90-minute match period. The match is scheduled for tomorrow (July 16) at 3:00 AM Beijing time.

According to predict.fun, Messi's odds of winning the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot rose to 59% today, up 25% in 24 hours, surpassing Mbappé who dropped to 32% after France's 0-2 elimination by Spain. Both Messi and Mbappé are tied at eight goals in the tournament's scoring race.

According to data from the U.S. Labor Department, the dollar-won exchange rate fell 3.90 won to 1,489.10 won as of 9:15 a.m. on July 15, driven by a weaker dollar following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.4% month-on-month in June, well below the market forecast of negative 0.1% and marking the largest decline since April 2020. The softer CPI data eased expectations of additional Federal Reserve tightening, while the Korean won strengthened

According to IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on July 14, the company warned that second-quarter results would miss market expectations as enterprises prioritize capital spending on AI infrastructure—including servers, storage, and memory—while delaying software and consulting purchases. Krishnan noted that while supply chain challenges were anticipated, the magnitude of the shift in capital spending priorities and cybersecurity concerns among customers exceeded expectations. IBM's stock plunged more than

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.48% to 68,746.83 points on July 15, buoyed by U.S. inflation data released overnight. The index recovered above the 68,000-point level on stronger opening trades. Semiconductor-related stocks led gains, with Advantest climbing nearly 3%, while IBIDEN and Taiyoyu Den both gained over 3%. The moves follow a decline in June U.S. consumer prices, which weakened expectations for interest rate hikes and bolstered semiconductor stocks in U.S.

According to South Korea's Financial Services Commission, SK Telecom's MyData (personal credit information management) business shutdown was approved on July 7. On July 2, Hectodata, a subsidiary of Hectofinancial, also received approval to cease its MyData operations. With all three major Korean telecom operators now exiting the sector, MyData services are now primarily offered by financial institutions.

According to Citigroup, the Trump administration announced reinstatement of sanctions on Iran and a 20% "security fee" on all shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. If implemented, the move would significantly raise the risk of U.S.-Iran escalation and increase the likelihood that Iran withdraws from any understanding agreement before U.S. midterm elections, potentially sustaining elevated oil prices for an extended period. Citigroup currently expects both countries to return to diplomatic nego

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, headline CPI fell 0.4% month-over-month in June, significantly below market expectations of 0.1%, on July 15. Core CPI also came in flat, missing the forecast of a 0.2% increase. Following the softer-than-expected data, the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month dropped sharply to 15.5% from 41.7% a day earlier, according to CME FedWatch futures. In South Korea, government bond futures rose in response: the 3-year contract climbed 15 basis

According to Japan's Cabinet Office, core machinery orders fell 12.4% month-over-month in May (seasonally adjusted), exceeding market expectations of a 4.2% decline. The significant contraction reversed April's 8.7% gain and signals weakness in capital investment sentiment, as machinery orders serve as a leading indicator of corporate equipment spending.

According to Chosun Ilbo, a stock investment YouTuber in his 40s in Busan was stabbed by a man in his 20s on July 15. The attacker was a channel subscriber who allegedly suffered significant losses from investing in stocks recommended by the YouTuber and carried out the assault out of resentment. The investigation is ongoing.

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 10:15 on July 15, the CFETS-NEX yuan funding sentiment index stood at 54, up 1 point from 08:45. By institution type, the index for large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions reported 53, 56, and 53 respectively, each rising 1 point.

According to TechPowerUp, Intel is shifting its Nova Lake chip production strategy, moving 80 to 90 percent of its compute module manufacturing in-house using its 18A process, a significant change from the earlier plan to allocate 60 to 70 percent to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company using 2-nanometer process technology. The shift comes as Intel's 18A process has achieved reliable yields, addressing earlier concerns and eliminating delays. Nova Lake, part of the Core Ultra 400 series fe