Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

SK Hynix, a major investor in South Korea's credit bond market, suspended its bond investments, yet credit spread narrowing has continued since mid-July, according to Samsung Securities analyst Kim Eun-gi. The analyst stated that supply gap concerns have had limited impact on the overall market.

According to Samsung Securities analyst Kim Eun-ki on August 19, South Korea's major credit bond investor SK Hynix has halted its investments, yet credit spreads continue to narrow as the price appeal of credit bonds fills the supply gap. The sector leading credit strength is shifting from finance b

According to the Korea Exchange and Korea Listed Companies Association announced on August 19, operating profit of KOSPI-listed companies surged 258% in the first half of 2026, driven by rising semiconductor prices. Excluding Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, operating profit still increased 76%

According to Xiaomi on August 19, the company's second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 9.9% quarter on quarter to 108.9 billion yuan ($16.2 billion). Adjusted net profit increased 2.4% to 6.2 billion yuan ($920 million). Smartphone shipments remained in the global top three for a 24th consecutive quarter,

According to investment analysts Cathie Wood and Ben Thompson, the surging prices of HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) chips—rising 3 to 10 times their previous levels—are paradoxically triggering the very forces that will displace them. Wood, speaking in a recent podcast, cited her experience with

According to Hafnia Shipping Holdings Limited (01308), the company reported interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with revenue of approximately $1.842 billion, up 10.7% year-over-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of $677 million, up 7.39% year-over-year. Basic

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman, CEO of Omega Advisors, warned that the US stock market's current optimism may be misplaced as he predicts a recession could arrive next year and drag equities lower. In a recent CNBC interview, Cooperman compared today's AI investment frenzy to the 1970s 'Nifty

According to Business Insider citing a CNBC interview, billionaire investor Leon Cooperman warned on August 18 that the U.S. economy may face a recession as early as late 2026. Cooperman, CEO of Omega Advisors, drew parallels to the 1970s "Nifty Fifty" bubble, cautioning that markets are

According to Jin10, HSBC's Asia foreign exchange research head Joey Chew stated on August 19 that Japan's central bank has an opportunity to support the yen through hawkish rate hikes at its September meeting as the yen weakens again. The market currently expects the Bank of Japan to cumulatively ra

US long-term Treasury yields rose sharply, with the 30-year yield reaching 5.3% intraday on the 19th, the highest level since June 2007, as concerns grew over reduced foreign demand led by Japanese investors. Japan, the largest foreign holder of US Treasuries, cut its holdings by $26.4 billion in Ju

According to Bitget, the Nikkei 225 index dropped over 3% on Aug 19.

According to Yonhapinfomax, today August 19, U.S. 30-year Treasury yields hit 5.3% intraday, marking the highest level since June 2007. The 10-year yield reached 4.76%, the highest since January 2025. Japan, the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, reduced holdings by $26.4 billion in June, th

Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC during the second quarter of 2026, reducing its bitcoin treasury to 11,380 BTC as of June 30. The Nasdaq-listed company is funding operations and an expansion into AI data centers, including a 191-megawatt lease with Anthropic projected to generate $9.1 billion in

According to Bitcoin.com News and SEC filings, Riot Platforms sold 9,665 BTC during the first half of 2026, with 4,300 BTC offloaded in Q2 alone, drawing down its treasury to 11,380 BTC as of June 30. The company is using proceeds to fund operations and expansion

According to reports published today, August 19, Southeast Asian regional central banks are accelerating the deployment of cross-border payment networks, with Project Nexus—involving central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand—positioned as a key benchmark for

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI tumbled over 6% in early trading on Aug 19 afternoon but pared losses as selling by foreign investors and institutions continued, with the index trading around the 6,500 level. Retail investors, meanwhile, purchased over 4 trillion Korean won in net inflows,

According to an announcement from First Step Holdings (00697), Ubtech Robotics (stock code 688836.SH), a portfolio company of First Step Capital under the group, completed its initial public offering and officially listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange's Star Market on

According to an announcement by Yuyu Pharma (HKEX: 02256) today (August 19), China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved the investigational new drug (IND) application for ABSK211, an oral, potent pan-KRAS inhibitor targeting advanced solid tumors with KRAS mutations. This approval follows the drug's FDA IND clearance on July 8. Yuyu Pharma will initiate an open-label Phase I clinical trial to evaluate ABSK211's safety, tolerability, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics in pat

According to Coinglass data, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stood at 47 today, up 7 points from yesterday. The 7-day average was 35, while the 30-day average was 29.

Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG) announced today the company has been selected for a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) opportunity by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force. The STRATFI program offers