Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The Born Korea, the restaurant franchise company led by celebrity restaurateur Baek Jong-won, has seen its stock price plunge over 40% this year and has launched a regional development business model to revive performance. According to Korea Exchange data, The Born Korea closed at 14,340 won, down f

According to Korean Economic Daily, The Born Korea saw its stock price fall to 14,340 Korean won on October 2, representing a 40% decline since the start of 2026. The decline accelerated as franchise closures surged, with the company closing 256 outlets last year—a 45.4% increase from 176 closures i

U.S. President Donald Trump may pursue the dismissal of three Federal Reserve officials including former Chair Jerome Powell, along with Governors Lisa Cook and Michael Barr, following a Fed Office of Inspector General report released on the 30th. The OIG report identified approximately $1 billion i

According to Korea Exchange filings released today (October 2), Samsung Electronics completed its planned share buyback of 53.8 million shares, achieving 100.96% of the announced program. The total buyback amount reached 14.16 trillion Korean won. SK Hynix has purchased 18.35 million shares,

According to Jin10 data, as of October 2 at 10:30 a.m., gold bar prices from major Chinese banks and brands declined, with China Gold, ICBC, and Chow Sang Sang seeing price drops. China Gold recorded the largest decline, falling 5 yuan per gram compared to the previous

According to South Korea's stock exchange, Samsung Electronics completed its planned share buyback ahead of schedule today (October 2), having invested 14.15 trillion won and purchased 53.8 million shares. The company had originally announced a buyback program from August 24 to November 21,

KB Kookmin Bank and Shinhan Bank filed bond issuance notifications with South Korean regulators after exhausting their previous issuance quotas on October 23 and 28. KB Kookmin Bank disclosed plans to issue 6 trillion

According to Yonhapnews, KOSPI fell 0.47% at open on October 2 but recovered to mixed trading ahead of a four-day holiday. At 11:07 AM, the index rose 12.96 points (0.19%) to 6,984.31, after opening at 6,938.27. All three major market participants were in net selling mode: individuals sold 213

According to Meritz Securities on October 2, Doosan's CCL (copper clad laminate) supply for optical modules is expected to remain stable and grow significantly even if Chinese suppliers are replaced by non-Chinese manufacturers. The brokerage estimates that Doosan's electronic BG division will see C

According to Korea Exchange, Dbon Korea's stock declined over 40% year-to-date as of October 2, marking the company's worst performance amid a struggling restaurant franchise sector. The company's branded restaurant locations fell for the first time in six years, with 3,057 outlets representing a ne

Donald Trump visited a Peterbilt factory in Texas on October 1 (local time) and stated that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons, while emphasizing that US tariff policies are reviving American manufacturing. Trump made multiple claims about the US economy, Iran's weakened state, and Venezuela's

According to SoSoValue data, U.S. SOL spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $5.91 million on October 1 (Eastern Time). Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) recorded net inflows of $5.38 million, bringing its historical cumulative net inflows to $170 million. Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) saw net outflo

According to IMF spokesperson Julie Kozak, on October 1, the U.S.-Iran conflict poses economic risks to fragile and low-income nations, particularly those with limited fiscal buffers and reliance on energy imports. Kozak noted that countries not integrated into artificial intelligence supply

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 1.00% on October 2, closing at 68,269.23 points as of 9:12 a.m., down 687.49 points from the previous day. The TOPIX index declined 0.68% to 4,103.90. The decline was driven by profit-taking following the Nikkei's sharp gain of over 2,200 po

According to SoSoValue, Zcash spot ETF (ZCSH) recorded net outflows of $28.259 million on October 1 (U.S. Eastern Time). The fund's cumulative net inflows since inception reached $239 million, with total assets under management at $818 million.

According to SoSoValue, XRP spot ETFs saw net inflows of $4.0655 million on October 1 (U.S. Eastern Time). Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) led with single-day net inflows of $4.065 million, bringing its historical cumulative inflows to $505 million. The XRP spot ETF complex holds total assets of $1.695

According to CNBC on October 1, President Trump is considering dismissing three Federal Reserve officials: former Fed Chair Jerome Powell, board member Lisa Cook, and board member Michael Barr. The Fed board comprises seven members, so removing these three could significantly impact board

According to Nasdaq, vaccine maker Moderna (MRNA-US) will be added to the Nasdaq-100 index on October 9 before U.S. market open, replacing Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD-US). Moderna's stock has surged more than 6x this year, boosting the

According to Yonhapinfomax, on October 2, South Korea's 10-year government bond futures surged 55 basis points to 104.67 in early trading, driven by a significant reduction in October government bond issuance. The Ministry of Finance and Economy cut October's planned bond issuance by 5 trillion Kore

Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Minoru Kiuchi recently stated that the Bank of Japan should continue maintaining close communication with the government when formulating and guiding monetary policy.