Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhapinfomax, Dongah Socio Holdings announced Q2 revenue of 412.4 billion Korean won and operating profit of 39 billion won on July 27, up 18.9% and 38.3% year-over-year respectively. For the first half of 2026, the company achieved consolidated revenue of 763.4 billion won and operati

KB Asset Management established a dedicated Active ETF division in May and set a target to surpass 4 trillion won in assets under management with over 10% market share in domestic equity active ETFs within three years, according to division head Kwak Chan in an interview on the 27th. The division

HD Hyundai Marine Solution reported record Q2 results on the 27th, with operating profit at 97.6 billion won and revenue at 580.4 billion won. The record performance was driven by balanced growth across the company's three core business segments — aftermarket (AM) services, eco-friendly retrofits, a

According to an interview with Edaily on July 27, KB Asset Management established a dedicated Active ETF division with ambitious growth targets. The division aims to exceed 4 trillion Korean won in assets under management and capture over 10% market share in domestic active ETFs within three

According to HD Hyundai Marine Solutions, the company reported record quarterly results on July 27. Revenue surged 24.1% to KRW 580.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, while operating profit jumped 17.6% to KRW 97.6 billion, both marking all-time highs. All three core business segments

According to CFETS-NEX, as of 14:30 on July 27, the yuan money market sentiment index stood at 53, down 1 point from 10:15. Among sector participants, large banks, small and mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions reported sentiment indices of 52, 55, and 52 respectively, declining 1 point,

According to Zhitong Financial App, Shenyanchina Intelligence (02723) went public on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in May 2026, positioning itself as the first enterprise decision-making AI agent stock. CEO Huang Xiaonan outlined a "100x100" growth framework in recent interviews: customers could

According to ChainCatcher, citing Gate market data, South Korea's KOSPI index rose 0.97% on Monday, July 27, closing at 6,755.74 points. Japan's Nikkei 225 index gained 0.5% the same day, closing at 64,931.19 points. SK Hynix climbed 3.5%, while Samsung Electronics gained 2% as major constituents o

U.S. Natural Gas Futures fell more than 3% intraday on July 27, trading at $2.793 per million BTU.

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are set to announce earnings results this week, putting the recent semiconductor peak theory to the test. The earnings season is expected to serve as a checkpoint for evaluating both the memory market conditions and AI investment trends,

Renewable energy stocks including Doosan Fuel Cell and SK Earthon declined sharply on the 27th as international oil prices fell approximately 5%. The declines followed easing concerns over Middle East oil supply disruptions, triggering profit-taking in stocks that had recently risen on oil price

According to Korea Exchange data, renewable energy stocks fell sharply on July 27 as international crude oil prices dropped around 5%. Doosan Fuel Cell declined to 30,000 KRW, hitting its daily limit down of 29.91%, while SK E&C plummeted 27.44% to 58,700 KRW. The selloff followed easing Middle

South Africa's rand appreciated 1% against the US dollar, narrowing declines from the previous week.

According to Chosun Biz, on July 27, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reported record quarterly earnings this week amid a broader earnings season for major tech companies including Microsoft and Meta. SK Hynix posted Q2 revenue of 84.17 trillion won, up 278.6% year-over-year, with operating profit s

According to ChainCatcher, Nasdaq-listed internet company The9 currently holds 1,686.39 BTC. The company said it will continue advancing its digital asset strategy while driving growth on its AI-powered

Google will raise prices for its Pixel phone lineup due to memory chip costs that have increased sixfold, Vice President of Devices and Services Shakil Barkat confirmed in an interview with 9to5Google. The company will announce its Pixel 11 phone on Aug. 12. Barkat cited Morgan Stanley data

According to Google Vice President of Devices and Services Shakil Barkat, the company will raise prices on its Pixel phone lineup in response to soaring memory chip costs. Barkat cited Morgan Stanley data showing a sixfold increase in RAM prices, with 1 GB jumping from $2.80 in 2025 to $12 in 2026.

South Korean commercial banks limited bond purchases during the first half despite tightening lending activities, according to industry data. The restrained buying occurred as rising interest rates reduced incentives for aggressive investment, while slower loan growth diminished regulatory

Vodacom Group reduced its dividend policy to a minimum payout of 65% of headline earnings in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, down from previous levels, as the telecommunications company shifts capital toward network infrastructure investment and digital services scaling. The policy revision

According to South Korean financial industry sources, the country's four major commercial banks significantly lagged in bond purchases compared to loan growth during the first half of 2026, despite implementing tighter lending policies. KB National Bank's loan bonds increased by approximately 11