Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Comcast reported second-quarter revenue of $29.94 billion, exceeding consensus expectations of $29.3 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.04, beating forecasts of $0.97. The company's streaming platform Peacock achieved profitability for the first time on a quarterly

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 23, South Korea's interest rate swap (IRS) rates rose across all tenors. The 1-year IRS rate rose 0.25 basis points to 3.4775%, the 5-year climbed 1.00 basis point to 4.0925%, and the 10-year increased 1.00 basis point to 4.2175%. Market dealers noted mixed

The UK Confederation of British Industry's industrial price expectations index fell to 11 in July from 22 in the previous month, according to the latest CBI data released today.

The UK CBI industrial orders index came in at -45 in July, unchanged from the previous month's reading of -45, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, the crypto market has shown signs of bottoming since July 1, with Bitcoin rising 9% while the Nasdaq 100 index declined 6%. ETF capital flows have turned positive, signaling improving market sentiment. Hougan highlighted Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Robinhood

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate fell to 1,466.80 Korean won today (July 23) in Seoul, marking its lowest level since May 7 and a sharp 13.30-won decline from the previous close. The currency has fallen approximately 94 won from its July 1 high of 1,559.20 won. The decline

Alphabet reported Q2 revenue of $119.8 billion on local time May 22, a 24% increase from the prior year, and raised its fiscal year 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $195-205 billion to support AI infrastructure expansion. The announcement triggered a 4.40% surge in the KOSPI index on May 23,

According to Jin10's analysis, President Trump's public statements about the Iran conflict from March through July have been contradicted by on-ground realities. Trump declared Iran's military "completely destroyed" and claimed the war would end within four to six weeks; however, the conflict has

According to traders citing discussions on July 23, at least two Asian crude buyers are negotiating with Saudi Aramco to reroute oil shipments away from the Red Sea following Houthi attacks on tankers. Refineries are exploring alternatives to using the Strait of Mandab, including acquiring crude fro

Stock markets are rising despite global uncertainties, driven by significant sector rotations and fundamental economic shifts. This year, software, auto, consumer goods, and apparel stocks have fallen, while energy and hardware sectors have gained as investors adjust to new market dynamics. The shif

The UK CBI (Confederation of British Industry) industrial order balance data is set to be released in 10 minutes, according to the schedule.

According to Shinhan Securities' analysis of Korea Exchange and FnGuide data released on July 23, the number of companies listed on the KOSPI (South Korea's main equity market) in the first half of 2026 fell to less than half the level of the previous year. The absence of major IPOs led to a

ServiceNow stock rose nearly 7% in early premarket trading on Thursday after the software company reported second-quarter sales and profit higher than Wall Street's expectations and raised its forecast for annual subscription revenue. The results eased concerns of a 'SaaSpocalypse' after software st

According to Wall Street Journal and FactSet data, ServiceNow raised its full-year subscription revenue guidance and beat second-quarter earnings expectations on Thursday, with the stock surging 7% in premarket trading. The company reported Q2 revenue of $3.99 billion, up 24% year-over-year and

According to BlockBeats, Singapore Exchange (SGX) signed a new licensing agreement with MSCI on July 23, expanding its derivatives portfolio. SGX will launch up to 100 new futures and options contracts based on MSCI indices, covering developed and emerging markets across key sectors including

According to Jin10, Ark Invest purchased 121,384 shares of SpaceX on Wednesday across four ETFs, including ARKK, BARKQ, ARKW, and ARKX. The investment totaled approximately $14 million at a closing price of $115.26 per share.

According to Guru Club, on July 23, Iran-backed Houthi forces claimed to have attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating Middle East tensions and threatening regional supply disruptions. Brent crude futures approached the $100 per barrel mark amid the incident. The assault

According to MSX.COM data, AI-related stocks displayed mixed movement in pre-market trading on July 23. Micron (MU) led gainers with a 4.6% increase, while AMD rose 0.94% and KLAC gained 0.92%. Conversely, Marvell Technology (MRVL) declined 2.75% and Nvidia (NVIDIA)

Samsung Biologics posted record Q2 results with revenue of 1.3209 trillion won and operating profit of 586.4 billion won, the company announced on the 23rd. Revenue increased 30.2% and operating profit rose 22.9% compared to the same period last year. The performance was driven by full operation of

According to Zhitong Finance APP, on July 23 at 17:18 Beijing time, Hang Seng Index August futures opened at 25,192 points and subsequently rose to 25,198 points, down 3 points or 0.012%, trading at a 13-point discount. Trading volume reached 4 contracts, with total open interest standing at 18,211