Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to government data, Qatar's second-quarter GDP declined 15.7% year-over-year and 10.3% quarter-over-quarter.

Covered call exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Korea doubled their assets under management (AUM) in 8 months by August end, according to data presented at the S&P Dow Jones Indices Masterclass held at the Westin Chosun Hotel Seoul on the 30th. The growth reflects rising investor demand for

According to FinanceFeeds, Cboe Global Markets extended its exclusive U.S. licensing agreement for S&P 500 Index options through 2051 on September 30, securing a 25-year extension of its flagship SPX derivatives franchise. The agreement with S&P Dow Jones Indices protects Cboe's exclusive right to l

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), inflation in the Philippines reached 6.1% in August 2026, down slightly from 6.2% in July but significantly outpacing typical bank savings rates. With standard savings accounts offering only 0.625% annual interest, depositors face negative

Hanul Semiconductor withdrew its rights offering on the 30th, abandoning a planned capital raise through shareholder allocation followed by public offering of unsubscribed shares. The withdrawal followed a prolonged securities filing review process by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) that

According to EdailyPlus, precision sensor optical company Optonics submitted a securities report to South Korea's Financial Commission on September 30, formally initiating its Kosdaq listing procedure. The company plans to offer 2.2 million shares at KRW 10,000-12,000 per share, with total IPO proce

According to the Korea Exchange, covered call exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Korea more than doubled their assets under management (AUM) by the end of August compared to the end of last year, as investors increasingly seek regular cash distributions. The Korea Exchange's index division

According to the company, Hanwool Semiconductor on September 30 withdrew its equity capital raise plan after prolonged regulatory review processes altered its operational environment and capital needs. The company had submitted its securities registration statement on April 15 but faced extended rev

According to Iraq's Oil Ministry spokesman, the country exported an average of 2.65 million barrels of oil per day in September, including 250,000 barrels per day through Turkey's Ceyhan port.

US President Donald Trump is set to announce South Korea's $54 billion investment in Alaska's liquified natural gas (LNG) development at 4:30 AM Korean time on the 1st of next month at the White House, according to foreign media reports on the 30th. The announcement comes as South Korea's National A

According to Yonhapinfomax, President Donald Trump will announce on October 1 that Korea will invest $54 billion in U.S. projects, including Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) development. The announcement differs from Korea's stated position, which has only confirmed a $22.3 billion investment in a

According to Aribio Holdings, Vice Chairman Seong Soo-hyun purchased 155,567 company shares on the open market today (September 30) for approximately 500 million won, signaling commitment to responsible management and increased shareholder value. The purchase comes one day after the company and Arib

According to official announcements, Ondo Finance and Kakaopay Securities signed a memorandum of understanding on September 28 to build a framework for global distribution of Korean listed equities through tokenization. The partnership, announced during Korea Blockchain Week, targets overseas

Daishin Securities recorded 403.3 billion won in net profit during the first half of 2024, more than double its full-year 2023 earnings, yet lacks a comprehensive framework for disclosing inclusive finance activities despite regulatory calls for expanded social responsibility. The company's

According to Korea Exchange, Jusung Engineering (036930) climbed 4.73% to 232,500 Korean won on Sept 30, lifting its market capitalization to 10.8 trillion won and ranking 3rd on KOSDAQ, surpassing EcoPro BM (10.6 trillion won). The semiconductor equipment maker's ranking has surged 54 positions si

According to Jin10 Futures, on September 30, fuel oil futures warehouse inventory fell to 550 tonnes from 2,550 tonnes the previous trading day. Low-sulfur fuel oil futures warehouse inventory increased to 35,000 tonnes, up 35,000 tonnes from the prior session. Other energy and chemical futures

On Sept 29, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) criticized Daeshin Securities and other brokerage firms for insufficient inclusive finance activities compared to banks. FSS chief Lee Chan-jin stated, "The securities industry's social contribution performance lags significantly behind b

According to BlockBeats, Robinhood's blockchain and crypto-related topics were sidelined on Day 1 of HOOD Summit '26 on September 30, despite founder Vlad Tenev announcing new products including crypto perpetual futures and weekend stock trading. The oversight caused related token prices to

European benchmark indexes opened higher on September 30. The Stoxx 50 index rose 0.23%, Germany's DAX gained 0.43%, the UK's FTSE 100 advanced 0.39%, and France's CAC 40 increased 0.04%.

According to Bank of Korea, the net forex intervention transactions for market stabilization in the second quarter totaled -$9.612 billion, compared to -$13.628 billion in the first quarter. The negative figures indicate net foreign currency outflows during the respective