Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to bond market sources, on Sept 28-29, South Korea's government and public bond money market fund (MMF) negative spreads widened beyond -0.12%, with some major funds among 25 tracked showing negative premiums. A negative spread indicates market interest rates on underlying bonds have

According to Hyundai Motor Securities' financial reports, the company's investment banking (IB) operating net profit rebounded to 461 billion won in the first half of 2026, up 77% from 260 billion won in the same period last year. However, challenges remain in recovering capital from property

According to the Korea Exchange, on September 29, the 'Korea Premium Week 2026' forum highlighted that transparent corporate governance and sustained shareholder returns are essential for South Korea's stock market to overcome valuation discounts. As of August 2026, total cash dividends

According to financial industry reports, SK Hynix ADR dropped 5.03% overnight on the New York Stock Exchange today, following a 5.05% decline on the domestic market yesterday. The sell-off reflects shareholder concerns over Solidigm, the company's U.S.-based NAND flash memory subsidiary, pursuing a

According to Yonhap Infomax, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.23% on September 29, reaching its highest level since June 2007. The surge reflects broader bond market pressures, though current mortgage lending standards remain significantly stricter than during the 2007–2008 financial

Quad Asset Management sent a second shareholder letter to Daeyang Electric on the 29th, demanding a 30 billion won share buyback and cancellation program over three years and a dividend payout ratio increase to 30%. The activist fund cited persistent undervaluation, noting Daeyang Electric trades at

According to Shanghai Steel Union, battery-grade lithium carbonate (MMLC) spot price fell to 120,750 yuan/ton in early trading today, down 1,000 yuan/ton from yesterday's 4:30 PM close.

According to Quad Asset Management, the activist fund sent a second shareholder letter to South Korean shipbuilding parts manufacturer Daeyoung Electronics on Sept 29, demanding the company execute 300 billion won in share buybacks and cancellations over three years and raise its dividend payout

KB Securities launched securities services within SK Planet's OK Cashback app on the 29th, enabling users to open accounts, trade domestic and overseas stocks, and conduct fractional investing without installing a separate brokerage app. The integration allows customers to convert OK Cashback

According to Bloomberg, Wells Fargo strategists are recommending investors rebalance portfolios toward a traditional 60/40 stock-bond allocation as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields have climbed above 5%. Currently, investors hold approximately 72% of their portfolios in stocks, the highest level

According to SoSoValue data, Solana spot ETFs saw combined net inflows of $12.68 million on Sept. 28 (US Eastern Time). Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) led with $9.65 million in daily net inflows, bringing its historical cumulative net inflows to $1.23 billion. Solana spot ETF total assets under m

According to China's central bank on September 29, Deputy Director of the Credit Market Division of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) Che Shiyi announced the coordination of fiscal and monetary policies through combined re-lending and financial subsidy programs to further reduce financing costs

Aave Labs announced on September 25 that Aave V4 had activated the Equities Hub on Base, supporting seven Coinbase-tokenized U.S. stocks, including Apple, as collateral. According to the initial parameters set by risk service provider LlamaRisk, the total cap for stock collateral is approximately $29 million, while the USDC borrow cap is approximately $21 million. Initial Equities Hub Risk Parameters: $29 Million Stock Collateral Cap, $21 Million USDC Borrow Cap According to LlamaRisk’s initial

According to Bank of Korea, the composite business sentiment index (CBSI) for September fell 0.5 points to 99.1 on September 29, marking its first decline in three months. The manufacturing sector was hit harder, with its CBSI dropping 4.3 points to 99.5—the largest monthly decline since September 2

Nearly half of S&P 500 stocks are moving in the opposite direction of the index, according to a Goldman Sachs report released on the 28th (local time) and cited by CNBC. The report found that approximately 45% of S&P 500 constituents recorded negative beta over the recent 3-month period, meaning the

According to Financial News on September 29, South Korean brokerages downgraded target prices for major semiconductor and automotive companies. SK Hynix's target price fell 14.8% to 2.64 million won from 3.10 million won due to currency depreciation and high-bandwidth memory transition, though DS

According to Eugene Investment & Securities report on September 29, Samsung Electronics is estimated to post Q3 operating profit of 103.6 trillion won, up 16% quarter-on-quarter. The Device Solutions (DS) division is expected to contribute 104 trillion won in operating profit, driven by price

Anthropic disclosed in its initial public offering prospectus that its technology could pose "existential risks to humanity," according to a Financial Times report on the 28th (local time). The AI company, which is pursuing a valuation of approximately $1 trillion, devoted nearly one-third of its

According to Eugene Investment & Securities, Samsung Electronics' Q3 operating profit is forecast at 103.6 trillion won, up 16% quarter-over-quarter, on September 29. The Device Solutions division is expected to contribute 104 trillion won in operating profit, driven by price increases in server