Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhapinfomax, December gold futures (GCZ6) fell to $4,419 per troy ounce on August 18 (US Eastern afternoon), down 1.22% or $54.70 from the previous close. Gold retreated from $4,500 resistance after a rapid monthlong rally. Rising global bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar are

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to announce new shareholder return policies in Q3, with estimated capacity of 200-220 trillion won. Securities firms project Samsung could return 120 trillion won and SK Hynix 100 trillion won annually, based on distributing 50% of free cash flow

Korean stocks ended a five-day winning streak on August 18, with the KOSPI index falling 108.11 points (1.55%) to close at 6869.83. Foreign investors sharply reduced their buying activity to 86 billion won after purchasing over 1 trillion won earlier in the session, while institutional investors

According to Edaily, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to announce new shareholder return policies in Q3 2026, with combined annual returns estimated at 220 trillion won (Samsung 120 trillion, SK Hynix 100 trillion), representing 50% of free cash flow. Securities analysts project Samsung

According to Money Today, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 108.11 points (1.55%) to close at 6869.83 on August 18, snapping a five-day winning streak as foreign investor buying interest weakened. The index rose to 7216.62 intraday before reversing to lower levels. Foreign investors purchased 86

According to Politico, President Trump is weighing whether to delay tariffs on Canada.

The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly drafting restrictions on new Chinese optical transceivers, according to a Reuters report published August 4, triggering immediate stock price movements among companies that supply high-speed links for AI data centers. FinanceFeeds data show Nokia m

According to Reuters on August 4, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission is drafting restrictions targeting new Chinese optical-transceiver models used in AI data centers, a measure officials hope to publish this year. The reported ban would restrict imports of new Chinese models rather than

KOSPI 200 companies reported record Q2 operating profit of 245.3 trillion won during the recent earnings season, marking a 286% year-over-year increase. The strong performance was driven by semiconductor sector gains, while refining, materials, industrials, healthcare, and financials also posted

According to financial investment industry data on August 18, KOSPI 200 companies' Q2 operating profit surged 286% year-over-year to 245.3 trillion won, marking a record high. Net income attributable to shareholders jumped 430% to 237 trillion won. The earnings season was marked by widespread

According to U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Hoehstetter, approximately half of Venezuela's current oil production is being exported to the United States.

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday Aug. 18 as the S&P 500 dropped about 0.6%, the Nasdaq Composite declined roughly 1.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained close to flat. The selloff was driven by a sharp semiconductor selloff and another surge in long-term Treasury yields, which outweighed

According to Politico, multiple U.S. oil producers are set to sign an agreement with Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA on Tuesday in Houston.

According to market data on Aug. 18, the S&P 500 fell 0.6%, the Nasdaq dropped 1.4%, and the Dow remained near flat, pressured by a sharp semiconductor selloff and rising Treasury yields. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index posted steep declines, with Nvidia and other major chip stocks moving

As of Tuesday, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield broke above 4.7%, driven by a selloff in long-dated U.S. government bonds, with the yield curve steepening as investors reassess expectations for economic growth, inflation, and fiscal risk. The surge directly pressures U.S. households through

On Tuesday (August 18), ICE raw sugar futures rose 3.62% and ICE white sugar futures climbed 3.44% in New York close. ICE Arabica coffee futures surged 5.53%, while Coffee C futures gained 4.31% on continued strength. New York cocoa futures fell 2.39% to $5,924 per ton, while London cocoa futures

VanEck reports that Bitcoin may be nearing the end of an almost 11-month correction, with 8 of 12 capitulation signals currently active in its Bitcoin Capitulation Check. The asset manager's research team, including

According to sources cited by Jin10, U.S. negotiators have downgraded expectations for a last-minute deal with Canada to avert new tariffs taking effect on Wednesday (August 20). Insiders indicated the probability of reaching an agreement by midnight Tuesday is "50-50 or lower." Canadian goods

According to Bloomberg Commodity Index data, on Tuesday (August 18), CBOT wheat futures fell 1.78% and soybean oil futures declined 1.71%. The Bloomberg Commodity Index dropped 0.55% to 32.2859 points. CBOT corn futures fell 0.36%, soybean futures slipped 0.06%, and soybean meal futures declined 0.1

Major Korean securities firms sold approximately 10 trillion won worth of target conversion wrap accounts in June, according to financial industry sources and regulatory authorities on the 18th. Korea Investment