Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to CCTV, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced on July 31 that the Treasury Department is pursuing Iranian assets worldwide under President Trump's direction as part of an ongoing economic campaign against Iran. Bessent cited measures taken since March 2025, including actions that

According to South Korea's securities exchange on August 2, regulatory scrutiny over single-stock leveraged ETFs is rippling into broader market segments, causing delays in new ETF listing reviews. Asset management firms are facing postponed approval timelines, raising concerns about new product

According to Odaily, Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, recently released an update related to Bitcoin Tracker information. Based on historical patterns, MicroStrategy typically discloses changes to its Bitcoin holdings the day after such announcements, with

According to Bitcoin News, Michael Saylor hinted that MicroStrategy will resume purchasing Bitcoin after pausing accumulation for over a month.

According to CNBC, Berkshire Hathaway's Class A and B shares reached eight-month highs this week. The stock rally was supported by strong performance from three major holdings: Apple, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America, all posting significant year-to-date gains. Despite the recent momentum, Barron's

According to Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong, South Korean President Lee Jae-myeong will hold a closed-door meeting on real estate policy and stock market issues immediately upon returning from an 11-day tour of the U.S. and three South American countries on August 2. During the president's

OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee held a meeting on Sunday to highlight the importance of protecting international maritime routes and ensuring the continuity of energy flows.

AmorePacific and LG Household & Health Care disclosed Q2 earnings that exceeded market consensus, with AmorePacific announcing results on the 30th of last month and LG H&H on the 29th. Both companies reported declining China sales but significant North America revenue increases during the quarter.

Amorepacific and LG Health & Beauty reported Q2 earnings on August 1-2, with both beauty companies posting better-than-expected results as North America sales accelerated while China revenue declined. Amorepacific posted Q2 revenue of 1.176 trillion won, up 17% year-over-year, with operating

U.S. airlines maintained pricing power through mid-2026 as airfare rose 26.5% in June compared with a year earlier, according to federal data. Fuel costs surged approximately 50% since Feb. 28 following U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran, prompting carriers including United

According to official filings on August 2, Amorepacific reported second-quarter revenue of 1.176 trillion won, up 17% year-over-year. While sales in China declined, the company saw significant growth in North America, marking a strong earnings beat driven by geographic diversification away from the

According to Bull Theory, the KOSPI (South Korea's benchmark equity index) plunged 41% in 40 days from its June peak of approximately 9,385 points, marking the fastest major decline in three decades. The sell-off was driven by heavy semiconductor exposure, concerns over AI spending returns,

According to OPEC+, the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) will hold its next meeting on October 4.

Huaxin Cement (06655.HK) announced a two-stage acquisition of Holcim Philippines Inc. The first stage involves acquiring a 67.623% stake indirectly through three holding companies for approximately $527 million. The second stage, occurring three years later, allows Huaxin to acquire the

According to The Senior Citizens League, Social Security recipients could receive a 3.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, one percentage point higher than the 2.8% adjustment in 2026. This projection would add approximately $79 to the average retired worker's monthly benefit, lifting the cu

According to BlockBeats, in the past two months as of August 2, the U.S. ETF industry launched 1,001 ETFs—surpassing the total number introduced during the entire first half of 2024. Among this year's ETF launches, 54% contain derivatives components, while over 33% are classified as leveraged or