Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Single-stock leveraged and inverse ETF trading volume in South Korea dropped to 3.0543 trillion won on July 31, representing 24.5% of the previous day's 12.4485 trillion won, following the implementation of a new 30

Germany's seasonally adjusted unemployment increased by 6,000 in July, surpassing the forecast of 5,000 and reversing the prior month's decline of 1,000.

Germany's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in July, exceeding expectations of 6.30% and marking an increase from the previous month's 6.30%.

According to Asia Economy, SK D&D pursued a 136.7 billion won equity financing on July 31, as majority shareholder HanN Company explicitly stated no delisting plans in its securities filing. The company faces acute liquidity pressure from weak knowledge industry center market conditions and

According to Yuanta Securities' July 30 report, South Korea's KOSPI index is expected to trade between 5,150 and 6,350 points in August, with 5,150 serving as the worst-case scenario, according to financial investment industry

According to Ukraine's military, the country struck Russia's Volgograd oil refinery on July 31. The facility is a major petrochemical infrastructure target in southern Russia.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that in June, he was unable to attend the policy meeting and therefore did not cast a vote.

Germany's Federal Employment Agency will release seasonally adjusted unemployment figures and unemployment rate for July in approximately 10 minutes.

Foreign investors net sold 49.3 trillion won in Korean stocks in June, marking the largest monthly outflow on record, according to data released by the Financial Supervisory Service on July 31. The selling included 50.9 trillion won in KOSPI shares and 1.6 trillion won in KOSDAQ shares, extending a

The USD-KRW exchange rate rebounded to the 1,440 won level on July 31st, reversing its overnight decline. Foreign investors net purchased a record 7.8 trillion won in Korean stocks. Month-end exporter dollar selling fell short of expectations, while importers increased low-price dollar buying. The i

According to Korea Exchange, on July 31, SK Hynix jumped 29.95% to 1.718 million won at limit-up close, while Samsung Electronics surged 26.81% to 262,500 won. The KOSPI index climbed 17.91% to 6,595.45. The rally was driven by Microsoft's better-than-expected quarterly results, particularly

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, foreign investors net sold 49.34 trillion Korean won of domestic stocks in June, marking a record high and extending six consecutive months of selling pressure. However, on July 31, with KOSPI rising approximately 18% intraday, foreign invest

According to ChainCatcher, investors Mark Cuban and Michael Burry recently issued warnings about artificial intelligence valuation risks and Nvidia's financing model. Cuban stated on X that the current AI capital cycle mirrors the 1990s internet bubble, with Nvidia playing the role of that era's

According to Jin10, gold prices are set to post their first monthly gain in five months on July 31, as investors closely monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The decline in the U.S. dollar following weak GDP data supported precious metals prices, though the move lacks conviction

Japan's central bank governor Kazuo Ueda said on July 31 that wholesale price increases would gradually be reflected in consumer prices starting from July, according to his latest statement. The comments suggest an expected pass-through effect of earlier inflation pressures into the broader consumer

Swyftx has launched Australia's first cryptocurrency exchange to offer licensed access to traditional financial markets alongside digital assets. The new Swyftx Leverage service enables eligible Australian retail clients to trade

Azerbaijan's central bank projects an average oil price of $84.5 per barrel for 2026 and $78 per barrel for 2027.

Swyftx unveiled Australia's first licensed cryptocurrency exchange to offer integrated access to both digital assets and traditional financial markets on a single platform. Eligible Australian retail clients can trade leveraged contracts for difference (CFDs) across approximately 100

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo stated recently that the likelihood of the central bank redeploying yield curve control (YCC) in the near term is low. The remarks reflect the BOJ's current policy direction following recent adjustments to its monetary

SK Hynix hit a daily limit gain of 29.95% on July 31, closing at 1,718,000 won—marking the first time the stock reached the maximum allowable increase since South Korea expanded price limits to ±30% in June 2015. Samsung Electronics recorded a historic single-day surge of 26.81%, closing at 262,500