Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Iran's Strait of Hormuz Management Authority statement on October 1, three UAE-owned or leased tankers—Al Ruwais, Sinbad, and Mersin Prosperity—were recently targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. The authority's investigation revealed all three vessels had transited the strait multiple

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the publication schedule for 2027 federal economic indicators. The schedule outlines the timing for the release of key economic data throughout the year.

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Treasury conducted a $6 billion repurchase operation for 10-20 year Treasury securities on October 1, receiving $46.39 billion in bids.

According to Deutsche Bank's latest Q4 2026 "Fresh Money" report, the bank identified nine technology stocks spanning infrastructure, semiconductors, and AI platforms as key beneficiaries of accelerating AI investment. In data center infrastructure, Digital Realty (DLR-US) leads, with recent

NH Investment & Securities maintained a Hold rating and 22,000 won target price on HMM despite forecasting Q3 operating profit 42% above market consensus, according to a report issued on the 2nd. Analyst Jung Yeon-seung attributed the earnings beat to temporary supply disruptions rather than

IBK Investment & Securities on the 2nd maintained a 'buy' rating and 460,000 KRW target price for Samsung Electronics (005930). Analyst Kim Un-ho forecast the company's Q3 revenue at 195.2 trillion KRW, up 13.8% quarter-on-quarter, with operating profit of 101.7 trillion KRW, up 13.6%, citing a

According to NH Investment & Securities on October 2, the South Korean shipping company HMM maintains a 'Hold' rating and a target price of 22,000 won, despite Q3 operating profit expected to reach 943.5 billion won, up 216.5% year-over-year and beating market consensus of 663 billion won by 42%.

According to IBK Securities, on Oct 2 the brokerage maintained its buy rating for Samsung Electronics (005930) with a 12-month price target of 460,000 Korean won. IBK analyst Kim Un-ho cited prolonged memory supply shortages and stable profitability expectations as key reasons for the rating. Samsun

According to Guru Club, Brent crude futures hit $103.05 per barrel on Thursday, Oct 2, up 5.1% intraday, while WTI climbed to $93.68, gaining 3.6%. The surge follows reports that the U.S. is deploying up to 10,000 additional troops and a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, heightening

The US dollar rose for a fourth consecutive trading session on October 1, reaching a six-month high, while the EUR/USD exchange rate collapsed below the 1.13 level to 1.12399 dollars, marking its lowest point since May of the previous year. The dollar's strength was driven by safe-haven demand

Korea Investment & Securities on October 2nd maintained a 'BUY' investment rating and 360,000 won target price for Naver stocks, stating that the current stock price has largely reflected major negative factors. Naver's closing price on the previous trading day stood at 191,200 won. Analyst Jeong

According to Mizuho, on October 1, the brokerage upgraded BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) to Outperform from Neutral, raising the price target to $76 from $74. The firm also raised its Q3 same-store sales growth forecast to 5.5% from 4.6%, exceeding the Wall Street consensus of 4.3%. The upgrade

According to Korea Investment & Securities analyst Jung Ho-yoon, Naver's current stock price has mostly reflected major headwinds, maintaining a BUY rating with a target price of 360,000 KRW on October 2. The stock closed at 191,200 KRW on the previous trading day. The analyst noted that stock

According to an announcement on October 1, Intercontinental Shipping (02409) agreed to sell 100% stake in Seacon subsidiaries to Cetus Maritime Holdings Limited for a total consideration of $134 million. The transaction includes a long-term charter arrangement for the subsidiaries'

According to Nick Timiraos on October 2, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Barr Jefferson signaled the Fed may need to wait longer before raising rates again. The remarks echo New York Federal Reserve President John Williams' recent stance. Both top Fed officials are now subtly questioning a potential Octo

BlackRock announced a collaboration with Ondo to tokenize model portfolios using Ondo's tokenization platform. The partnership aims to enhance the accessibility and liquidity of investment products by converting real-world assets into Ethereum-based tokens that enable 24/7 trading and management. Th

SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, added 0.855 tons to its holdings yesterday, bringing total assets to 1,056.551 tons.

According to X discussions, BlackRock announced a collaboration with Ondo to tokenize model portfolios using Ethereum-based tokens, enabling 24/7 trading and management. The partnership leverages Ondo's tokenization platform to convert real-world investment products into blockchain-based assets,

According to KIS Vietnam, the company on September 17 is expanding its stock margin lending business through capital reinforcement. Margin lending in Vietnam carries interest rates of 8-10%, a high-yield revenue driver that regulators allow securities firms to extend up to twice their capital

According to Jim Cramer of CNBC, enterprise software's comeback was the defining stock market story of the third quarter. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) rose 17% during Q3, compared with an 11% decline for the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), as market leadership shifted away f