Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Samsung Electronics leverage ETFs recorded returns exceeding 33% during the one-week period of Aug 7-13, as domestic stock funds averaged 9.60% gains amid an 8.2% KOSPI rally. The surge followed US Big Tech firms' continued AI investment announcements and the South Korean government's plan to

According to 10x Research, Bitcoin trading volume has shrunk to historic lows and the price has entered its narrowest range in recent months. Implied volatility in options markets has reached rare lows, while ETF inflows remain subdued and stablecoin reserves are showing continued net

According to fund evaluator KG Zero-in, Samsung Electronics single-stock leverage ETFs reached record returns during the past week ending August 13, with the top performer hitting 33.78%. The surge came as South Korea's benchmark Kospi index rose 8.2% over the same period, with domestic stock

According to ANZ Bank's email statement, Alphabet has recently hired banks to prepare its first Australian dollar bond issuance, with four maturity tenors, the longest extending to 20 years. The move underscores tech giants' intensified capital-raising efforts to fund artificial intelligence

According to BIT data, Solidigm rose nearly 3% overnight on Aug. 17, continuing gains after a 7%+ jump on Friday. The company announced mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth targets and plans to return 100% of excess cash to shareholders, with a $93.9 billion long-term agreement signed. Memory

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki cited forecasts of $10,000 gold and $200 silver in an Aug. 15 post on X, while identifying silver as his preferred metal for August. His remarks came as U.S. total public debt outstanding stood at approximately $39.93 trillion on Aug. 13, according to the

According to China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), the Chinese yuan exchange rate index rose 0.09 to 102.12 on a weekly basis as of August 14.

On Aug. 15, Robert Kiyosaki predicted gold could reach $10,000 per ounce and silver $200 per ounce, citing forecasts from analyst Jim Rickards, as U.S. public debt approached $39.93 trillion. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author identified silver as his preferred metal for August 2026, with silver trading n

Three major South Korean life insurers reported divergent Q2 earnings results. Hanwha Life, Samsung Life, and Kyobo Life collectively posted 1.51 trillion won in net profit for Q2, up 19.5% from the same period last year but down 27.8% from Q1. Hanwha Life led with a 215% year-over-year profit

According to an official announcement, Insilico Medicine (03696) will be included in the MSCI Global Small Cap Index, effective after market close on August 31, 2026. The index tracks the performance of small-cap companies across developed and emerging markets, spanning diversified industries. The c

According to Cointelegraph, UBS increased its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) holdings more than threefold to approximately $90 million during the second quarter. The firm's call option exposure on IBIT surged 24 times during the same

According to Gate data, Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened up 0.24% today at 68,882.06 points. South Korea's stock market was closed for the day due to a holiday observance related to Liberation Day.

Eugene Investment & Securities analyst Son In-jun stated on the 14th that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's shareholder return policies are unlikely to drive sharp stock rebounds. The analyst noted in an interview that substantial shareholder return expectations are already reflected in the

Samsung Securities issued an 'OVERWEIGHT' opinion on the healthcare sector, stating that second-half clinical data and technology transfer events will trigger sector re-evaluation. Korean biotech stocks remain undervalued despite global M&A activity. Researcher Seo Geun-hee noted Korean companies

The Hang Seng Index fell 552 points or 2.15% last week to close at 25,116 on Friday, marking a two-week low. The index experienced consecutive weekly declines and broke below its 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages. The decline coincided with reduced mainland capital inflow through Stock

Junzheng Semiconductor (03223), a chip provider specializing in storage, computing, and simulation solutions, launched its Hong Kong IPO today through August 20, offering 31.29 million H-shares at a maximum price of HK$102.80 per share. The offering targets total gross proceeds of up to HK$3.216

According to its interim profit forecast, Biiren Technology's shareholder loss for H1 2026 (ended June 30) narrowed to 320-400 million yuan, down significantly from 1.601 billion yuan in H1 2025. Revenue is expected to reach 1.15-1.3 billion yuan, surging 18.52-21.07 times from approximately 58.9 mi

According to Yujin Investment & Securities analyst Son In-jun on August 14, large-scale shareholder return policies announced by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are unlikely to trigger a sharp rally in stock prices. Market expectations for returns have already been substantially reflected, with SK

According to Maeil Business, Han Investment Group's selection as the preferred bidder for KDB Life has triggered significant ripple effects across South Korea's insurance M&A landscape. The move reduces prospects for Cardiff Life, a midsize life insurer with approximately 3 trillion won in assets

According to Samsung Securities analyst Seo Geun-hee, the firm upgraded Korean biotech stocks to OVERWEIGHT on August 17, citing expected clinical data releases and technology-transfer deals in H2 2026 as potential triggers for sector revaluation. Major catalysts include Celltrion (expanding