Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited disclosures, Shenuo Medical (688108.SH), a medical device maker already listed on Shanghai's STAR Market since October 2019, recently submitted its Hong Kong main board IPO application with China Bohai Bank International as sole sponsor. The

Seoul foreign exchange dealers expect the USD-KRW exchange rate to face slight upward pressure this day, driven by rebound demand after the previous day's 29.70 won drop to 1,498.50 won and Middle East geopolitical developments. US President Donald Trump stated 'we don't want a long war,'

iM Securities announced the issuance of 150 billion won in hybrid capital securities to secure additional revenue generation capacity. The issuance represents 13% of the company's consolidated equity as of Q1 2026. The capital raise aims to expand operations in bonds and over-the-counter

US stock futures climbed in the overnight session late Wednesday, reversing a sell-off triggered by escalating tensions between the US and Iran after President Donald Trump indicated the interim deal to end the conflict may be 'over.' Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.19%, S&P 500 futures climbed 0.08%, and

US stocks closed mixed on Wednesday as the S&P 500 fell 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1%, recording its worst day since June 10, while the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.3%. Oil prices surged after President Trump threatened further military action against Iran, stating 'we're going to hit th

According to iM Securities on July 9, the South Korean brokerage firm issued hybrid capital securities worth 150 billion won to boost capital strength and support future growth. The firm launched two types of 30-year private placement hybrid securities at 60 billion won and 90 billion won

According to CNBC, on Wednesday (July 8), the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) briefly dipped 10% below its recent peak into formal correction territory at the market open, before rebounding 0.6% during early trading. Major institutional trading desks at Goldman Sachs, UBS, and JPMorgan r

According to RWA.xyz data, as of July 9, the transfer volume of tokenized stocks over the past month increased by 105%, reaching $8.41 billion; during the same period, circulating value grew by 43% to $2.16 billion, and the number of holders rose by 17% to over 409,000. Distribution value growth across platforms in the past 30 days: Figure surged 935%, Securitize increased 332%. RWA.xyz: Tokenized Stock Transfer Volume Monthly Growth of 105%, Circulating Value Up 43% (Source: RWA.xyz data platfo

Seven Hong Kong-listed stocks debuted today (July 9), with four opening lower on their first trading day. Lishin Precision (02475), a key supply chain player, opened at 63.25 yuan, down 0.05% from its IPO price of 63.28 yuan. Puyuan Precision Electronics (00537) opened at 37.36 yuan,

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) stock surged 11.05% in a single day on July 8, closing at $108.97, the best daily performance in nearly a year. Alibaba reached a $600 million non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending legal uncertainties. UBS analyst Kenneth Fong indicated that Alibaba's revenue growth through June may see profit margin expansion. Three Major Direct Triggers: UBS Report, Court Ruling Delay, and DOJ $600 Million Settlement According to The Motley Fool, the core fa

According to Yahoo Finance, SpaceX shares fell 0.78% to close at $148.30 on July 8 (New York time), below the IPO opening price of $150. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas maintained an overweight rating with a $300 price target. Among the 12 underwriters who initiated coverage, all issued

Japan's 40-year government bond yields rose 5 basis points to 4.055% today (July 9).

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi stated that the Hormuz Strait will only open following arrangements made by Iran, not due to U.S. threats. The remarks underscore Tehran's assertion of control over the strategic waterway amid ongoing

According to Gate market data, Chinese stock indices rose today (July 9), with the Shenzhen Component Index up 1%, the ChiNext Index up 1.66%, and the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.17%.

According to Yonhapinfomax, Heungkuk Asset Management sent a shareholder letter on July 9 to SK Hynix's board, criticizing a major investment plan that was announced by SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won before formal board deliberation. The fund company alleged the large-scale investment plan was

According to Comex data, gold futures fell on July 8, closing at $4,086.60 per ounce with a decline of 1.70%, while Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) gold also dropped 1.47% to 892.30 yuan per gram. The decline was driven by mixed signals from the Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes, which

According to China's National Bureau of Statistics, the country's June consumer prices fell 0.3% month-over-month. Gold ornament prices dropped 8.7% and gasoline prices declined 4.9%, both driven by international market fluctuations. These two factors combined to reduce consumer inflation by