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On July 15, 2026, Beijing time, the global semiconductor market experienced a landmark event. SK Hynix’s American depositary receipts (ADRs) surged 27.29% in a single day on Nasdaq, closing at $193.92, setting a new all-time high since listing. The gain not only fully recovered the 9.3% decline from the previous trading day but also widened its ADR premium over SK Hynix’s ordinary shares listed in South Korea to 51%, far above the roughly 3% issuance premium during last week’s IPO. {currencycard

IBM (NYSE: IBM) stock closed down more than 25% on July 14, at $217.07, marking the largest single-day drop since at least 1968. The decline was triggered by the company’s pre-announced earnings coming far below Wall Street expectations: adjusted EPS of $2.93 (vs. $3.02 expected) and revenue of $17.2 billion (vs. $17.86 billion expected). IBM earnings: EPS of $2.93 and $17.2 billion revenue both miss expectations According to reports, the gaps between IBM’s pre-announced earnings and market expe

Foreign investment banks including Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan attributed the recent KOSPI decline to profit-taking after a short-term rally and forced liquidation of leveraged investments, according to a report published on May 14 by the Korea Financial Center. The report titled 'Overseas

Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) shares plunged more than 40% at one point during intraday trading on July 14, triggering multiple trading halts due to volatility; it ultimately closed down 16%, at $4.62 per share. The sell-off was triggered by a report from the EV-focused website EV claiming that Lucid is considering going private or filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In response, Lucid issued a statement saying the rumors are completely false. Lucid Stock Dips More Than 40% Intraday, Trigg

A coalition of banking groups reportedly urged the Senate to revise stablecoin yield rules, according to beincrypto.com. The letter is tied to the CLARITY Act debate. The dispute highlights tension between banks and crypto issuers over yield-bearing instruments, with implications for liquidity,

Mirae Asset Asset Management announced on the 15th the launch of 'Mirae Asset Alpha Selection Mixed Asset Investment Trust (Private Investment Re-Indirect Type),' a public fund that invests in private funds. The new product focuses on long-only equity strategies, expanding the company's lineup

MetaMask, the crypto wallet developed by ConsenSys, marks its 10th anniversary, announces the appointment of Gal Eldar as Chief Product Officer (CPO), and launches the “Open Money” plan. The goal is to integrate payments, savings, investments, and digital assets into a single self-custody platform, enabling expansion from a crypto wallet to a broader financial services platform. MetaMask Appoints Gal Eldar as Chief Product Officer According to reports, MetaMask has appointed Gal Eldar as Chief P

HSBC issued a report stating that while investor sentiment toward memory semiconductor stocks has weakened due to concerns about a semiconductor cycle peak, it is too early to worry. According to Investing.com on the 14th (local time), HSBC noted in a recent report that investors cited slowing

South Korea's National Tax Service collected 620 billion won from tax evasion investigations during the first half of the year, targeting price manipulation, stock market irregularities, and real estate violations. The agency announced the results during a briefing at the Blue House Yeongbingwan on

The European Central Bank selected 36 payment service providers for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in the second half of 2027. The pilot will run across 19 national central banks in the euro area and represents the project's move into practical testing after years of design work. The ECB

On July 14, the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement through the “Transatlantic Working Group on Markets,” stating their intention to incorporate stablecoins into future cross-border financial cooperation. In the statement, both governments explicitly said: “Both governments recognize that well-regulated stablecoins have significant potential—they can not only improve the efficiency and competitiveness of our financial systems but also modernize the in

Bitcoin (BTC) once again rebounded, temporarily around $64,707 on July 15. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said he froze more than $130 million in Iranian digital assets. According to Reuters, the European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 banks and payments companies from 50 applicant institutions to take part in the digital euro pilot program. Macro Events & Crypto Hotspots U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said he froze more than $130 million in Iranian digital assets. According to on-chain an

Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) expanded its bond issuance limit to 20 trillion won this year, emerging as a major player in the public bond market. The state-owned housing developer increased issuance to secure funding for metropolitan housing supply projects, particularly the Third New

Princess Anne visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan shipyard on the 14th, the only private company visit during her Korea trip. HD Hyundai stocks surged on the morning of the 15th, with the parent company rising 7.05% to 203,500 won at 9:26 AM. The visit highlighted a 49-year relationship

Goldman Sachs attributed the recent KOSPI decline to program selling triggered by leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to analysis released following the index's sharp drop. The investment bank found that 45.4% of foreign and institutional net selling during the decline consisted of pro

SK D&D, South Korea's only listed real estate developer, saw its stock price plummet over 28% to the 7,000 won range on the previous day after announcing high-intensity financial restructuring measures including asset sales and a rights offering. The sharp decline reflects investor anxiety over

South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Koo Yoon-cheol announced the government's second-half economic strategy on the 15th at Cheong Wa Dae, targeting consumer price inflation below 3% through agricultural product discounts, expanded supply, and frozen public utility rates.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki stated GPIF may adjust asset allocation if the investment environment changes significantly. The statement triggered strong buying in the 20-year JGB auction, where the tail reached 0 for the first time since May 2010. GPIF manages 293.6 trillion yen with a

Market participants in Seoul's foreign exchange market are focusing on clues to the Bank of Korea's future rate hike path ahead of the July 16 Monetary Policy Board meeting, with unanimous expectations for a 25 basis point increase. A survey by Yonhap Infomax of 19 domestic and international

South Korea's Financial Services Commission on July 15 imposed a 30% cap on stock-backed loans issued by online investment-linked financial service providers, effective the following day. The regulator introduced the measure to curb household debt growth as stock market activity drives increased