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Escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran have driven oil prices to their highest levels since mid-June and refocused financial markets on central bank monetary policy. As of the 17th, only 8 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, down 92% from the pre-conflict daily

South Korean entertainment companies SM, JYP Ent, YG Entertainment, and HYBE faced target price reductions from brokerage firms between the 13th and 19th, according to FnGuide data. Twelve brokerage reports lowered target prices for the four entertainment stocks by an average of 13.45%. The

Korean biotech exchange-traded funds declined sharply over the recent 1-month period through the 16th while US biotech stocks surged to new highs, according to Korea Exchange data released on the 19th. TIGER KOSDAQ150 Biotech fell 20.63% during this timeframe as

The European Central Bank is expected to hold its deposit rate at 2.25% at its July 23 monetary policy meeting, while market focus shifts to whether officials will signal additional rate hikes in September following a 15.5% surge in WTI crude oil prices last

Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Goldman Sachs foreign exchange strategist, published a blog post on the 18th (local time) refuting claims that oil prices would reach $200 per barrel amid US-Iran tensions. Brooks argued that misinformation about the Strait of

Kyobo Securities issued an 'overweight' investment rating for the department store sector on the 18th, citing dual growth drivers from domestic consumption recovery and expanding foreign tourist spending. Analyst Jang Min-ji stated the sector has secured these two growth engines. The three major dep

Hanwha Philly Shipyard was selected as the contractor to build the Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV) supporting the United States' next-generation missile defense system 'Golden Dome,' with the US Maritime Administration officially announcing the contract on the 17th (local time) at the

DS Asset Management and Midas Asset Management launched KOSDAQ active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in May as small and mid-sized asset managers target South Korea's rapidly growing ETF market. DS Asset Management released 'DS KOSDAQ Active' on May 14 as its first ETF, while Midas Asset Management in

Hyundai Engineering & Construction stocks dropped nearly 50% from April highs to recent trading levels around 100,000 won, driven by investor disappointment over delayed nuclear power project contracts. The stock peaked at 198,400 won during April trading and closed at 101,400 won on the 15th,

SpaceX stocks fell to an all-time low of $123.99 on the 17th, dropping over 5% and closing below the IPO price of $135 for the first time since listing one month ago. According to the Financial Times on the 18th (local time), the decline represents a 40% drop from the intraday peak of $225

Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) established a working group on Friday to regulate securities tokenization. The initiative addresses surging local demand, with tokenization volumes expected to surpass $740 million in 2025. The working group will test onchain securities and draft reg

Research analysts from major Korean securities firms released reports analyzing the impact of new dual listing regulations on LS Group and other major Korean stocks during the third week of July. Money Today's securities division selected three reports as weekly best analyses: Jang Jae-hyuk of

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei on July 18 (local time) called the United States the 'Great Satan' and accused Washington of violating memorandums of understanding. According to UPI, Khamenei stated on X (formerly Twitter) that 'the Great Satan has once again revealed its

Benjamin Paul Wiener, a Sioux Falls, South Dakota resident, was charged with wire fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota. Federal prosecutors allege Wiener operated a cryptocurrency investment scheme that

KOSPI intraday volatility this month hit a record 6.75% average through July 16, Korea Exchange reported. The surge exceeds the 2008 financial crisis peak of 6.11% and the 1997 IMF crisis level of 5.37%, driven by semiconductor concerns, geopolitical risks, and leveraged ETF rebalancing. Korea Excha

Concentrated exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focusing on a small number of leading stocks are rapidly gaining prominence in the Korean ETF market, according to data released on the 19th. Asset managers have launched a series of products branded 'TOP2' or 'TOP3,' and individual investor capital is

Seoul's foreign exchange market faces competing forces during the week of July 20-24. SK Hynix converts approximately $26.5 billion in American Depositary Receipt proceeds into won while escalating US-Iran military tensions drive safe-haven demand for dollars. The dollar-won exchange rate dropped to

The 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is set for a final showdown. On July 20 at 03:00 Beijing time, Spain and Argentina will compete at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in New York for the highest honor in world football. This will be the 12th time in World Cup history that European and South American teams have met in the final. Argentina are the defending champions, aiming for the first successful title defense of this century; Spain, meanwhile, return to the final stage for the firs

Three South Korean casino companies saw sharp stock declines on the 15th following reports that the government is considering raising the tourism development fund rate from 10% to 15% for casinos with annual revenue exceeding 10 billion won. Lotte Tour Development fell 14.6%, Paradise

The Korean won appreciated 4.27% against the dollar in July, recording the highest appreciation rate among G20 currencies, according to data from the Seoul foreign exchange market on the 19th. The won-dollar exchange rate fell to 1478.5 won on the 17th, the lowest level since