Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to O Estado de S. Paulo, major Brazilian banks including Itaú, Bradesco, Santander, Banco do Brasil, and Nubank have significantly expanded their crypto offerings to retail customers since early 2026, ranging from

International oil prices surged to a six-week high as of 7:30 AM Korean time, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for the 10-month contract rising 1.28% to $92.65 per barrel and Brent crude climbing 0.75% to $97. The increases followed escalating military tensions between the United States and

According to Jin10 data, on September 7 (Monday), Chinese stock markets showed broad gains with the ChiNext Index rising 3.41% to 3,398.68 points and the Shenzhen Component Index climbing 1.91% to 13,774.92 points, while the Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.07% to 3,932.7 points. Hong Kong's

Evercore ISI predicts institutional investors may begin tax-loss selling of underperforming US large-cap stocks earlier than usual this year, potentially starting after Labor Day rather than the typical October timeframe, to free capital for anticipated initial public offerings by OpenAI and

According to Jin10, as of September 8, crude oil reference prices averaged $91.68 per barrel with a 4.53% change rate over the seven-day calculation period, implying a recommended increase of 240 yuan per ton for domestic gasoline and diesel retail prices. The next pricing adjustment window is

According to Evercore ISI, on September 7, institutional investors may accelerate tax-loss harvesting sales beginning after Labor Day to raise cash for upcoming major AI company IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic. The strategy typically occurs in October, but demand for IPO participation funds may

According to Bitcoin.com, the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) transferred approximately 86 tons of gold worth $11 billion from New York and Ottawa to London over several months. About 59 tons were completed through market trades (sold in New York, purchased in London), while over 27 tons were physically tr

The KOSPI opened at 7,045.79 on the morning of September 8, up 50.40 points or 0.72% from the previous trading session, reclaiming the 7,000 level. The KOSDAQ index also rose 2.84 points or 0.35% to open at 825.03. The rally continued from the previous day despite the New York stock market being

South Korea's National Pension Service halted currency hedging and began purchasing dollars as the won-dollar exchange rate declined sharply, according to bond market sources on the 8th. The move comes as attention focuses on the fate of the pension fund's FX swap contract with foreign exchange

According to Yonhap Infomax on September 8, South Korea's National Pension Service halted currency hedging and shifted to dollar purchases as the won-dollar exchange rate declined sharply. The central bank and pension fund are set to decide by year-end whether to renew and adjust their foreign exch

Korean auto stocks declined over the recent one-month period, with the KRX Auto Index falling 6.0%—the steepest drop among all KRX indices. Hyundai Motor fell 1.75% and Kia dropped 3.89%, driven by combined vehicle sales of 555,000 units (down 5.9% year-over-year) and a strengthening won that

According to Jin10 Futures, on September 8 at 8:30 a.m. Beijing time, spot platinum rose 0.70% and spot palladium rose 0.93%.

In September, Australia's Westpac/Melbourne Consumer Confidence Index declined 5.2% month-over-month, down from 6.00% in the prior month.

South Korean commercial banks recorded 187 trillion won in net deposit inflows between August last year and June end this year, reaching 2,912 trillion won in total deposits, according to financial sector data released on Sept 8. The increase occurred despite financial authorities' expectation

According to Korea Exchange, the KRX automotive index fell 6.0% over the past month as of September 7, marking the steepest decline among all major indices. Hyundai Motor dropped 1.75% and Kia declined 3.89% during the period, while components suppliers including Hyundai Mobis fell 14.96%. Hyundai

Australia's Westpac Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 84.4 in September, down from 88.9 in the previous month, according to the latest reading. The 4.5-point decline signals a softer consumer outlook.

According to Jin10 Futures, on September 8, ethylene glycol spot prices in East China are trading within a reference range of 6,700-6,800 yuan per ton. Despite underlying support from rising crude oil prices amid persistent geopolitical tensions, ethylene glycol has accumulated significant gains

Spot gold reached $4,430 per ounce today, gaining 0.54% intraday.

According to Jin10, South Korea's KOSPI index opened up 0.7% at 7,044.05 points on September 8 (Tuesday), gaining 48.66 points. Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 0.93% to 65,781.41 points on the same day.

According to Jin10 and Japan's Cabinet Office report released on September 8, Japan's second-quarter GDP was revised upward to 1.4% on an annualized basis, exceeding the prior estimate of 1.1%, though falling short of economists' consensus forecast of 1.8%. The stronger-than-estimated data