Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Russia and Ukraine face escalating air threats involving civilian airliners that risk triggering broader conflict, according to an expert warning. The ongoing conflict, unresolved since the 2022 invasion, has seen increased drone activity and long-range aerial strikes from both sides. Markets are re

According to AFP and Reuters, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on September 5 that it attacked three oil tankers transiting unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz and three U.S.-linked vessels in other waters. The IRGC characterized the strikes as

South Korean bond markets will monitor US inflation indicators during the week of September 7-11 ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Fed Governor Christopher Waller stated on September 3 (local time) that he would support holding the benchmark rate steady if inflation data

Five companies pursuing KOSDAQ listings will begin institutional investor demand forecasting this week from September 7 to 11. The companies include Global Technology and Big Wave Robotics starting September 7, and Ducksan Nepcore, Elice Group, and Brills starting September 9. Including Neo

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 409.52 points, or 5.35%, on September 8, closing at 7,246.79.

According to Yonhapnews, U.S. nonfarm payrolls surged 162,000 in August, nearly three times the market forecast of 56,000, and June-July employment was revised up by a combined 55,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. In response, market-implied odds of a September Federal Reserve rate

South Korean financial authorities have opened a transfer pathway for KOSDAQ-listed companies that fall below market capitalization requirements but maintain profitability and financial health, allowing them to move to the KONEX market without liquidation trading. The measure aims to reduce side

According to SEC filings disclosed by ChainCatcher, Robinhood (HOOD) Chief Brokerage Officer Steven M. Quirk sold 24,416 shares on September 3 at an average price of $120.33 per share, totaling approximately $2.94 million. His direct holdings decreased to 77,839 shares. On the same day, General

According to Edaily on September 6, South Korean asset management firms are preparing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ahead of AI company Anthropic's expected initial public offering. NH Amundi is set to launch the 'HANARO US Agentic AI TOP2+' ETF this month, designed to track agentic AI companies

According to E-Daily on September 7, South Korea's financial authorities introduced a new policy allowing KOSDAQ-listed companies with market capitalizations below 2 billion won to transfer to KONEX without liquidation trading if they meet certain profitability and financial soundness

Bitcoin's correlation with gold surged to approximately +0.50 over the past 90 days, marking its highest level since the pandemic and a six-year high, according to analysis from Bitwise Asset Management and Bloomberg data highlighted by The Kobeissi Letter. This shift coincided with the U.S.

According to Kobeissi Letter citing Bitwise Asset Management and Bloomberg data, over the past 90 days, Bitcoin's correlation with gold surged to approximately +0.50, marking its highest level since the pandemic. During the same period, Bitcoin's correlation with the Nasdaq 100 declined to +0.30, th

According to Bloomberg, Apple's new flagship iPhone model for the 20th anniversary is proceeding as planned for launch in 2027. The device is expected to represent one of the most significant redesigns in recent iPhone history, featuring curved glass body and narrower screen

According to Morgan Stanley, Microsoft announced on September 6 a restructuring of its external reporting structure effective in fiscal 2027. The company will consolidate three historical operating segments—Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing—into

Korean food and beverage stocks rose 10.8% since July, outperforming the KOSPI index by 33 percentage points amid heightened market volatility, according to Shinhan Investment Securities analyst Cho Sang-hoon. The sector's defensive characteristics attracted investors as broader equity markets

According to Shinhan Investment & Securities analyst Jo Sang-hun, South Korean food and beverage stocks rose 10.8% since July, outperforming the KOSPI index by 33 percentage points. The sector has emerged as a defensive play amid recent market volatility. A stronger won and easing raw material

According to Electronic Times, Micron Technology plans to invest in doubling its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production capacity by the end of 2026. The company aims to increase monthly HBM wafer output from approximately 40,000-50,000 wafers to around 100,000 wafers, positioning itself to compete w

FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin emphasized on September 4 that financial companies must recommend products suitable to consumers' investment preferences and transaction purposes, and fully explain fee levels and hidden costs, in relation to the Financial Supervisory Service's ongoing inspection of