Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Kim Young-wook, Team Leader of the Asia-Pacific Government Debt Team at the Bank of Korea, stated on the 3rd that global long-term interest rates are experiencing significant volatility as rate-sensitive investors increase their long-term government bond investments. Speaking at a Daiwa Securities K

Riksbank Governor Erik Tegnell stated that Sweden's central bank has not yet seen clear signs of sustained significant inflation increases, though it must remain highly alert to upside risks. The remarks reflect ongoing concerns about price pressures despite recent disinflationary trends in the

XRP's bullish scenario projection and sustained exchange-traded fund inflows are drawing renewed attention to the $2 price level. An AI 2,000-path simulation puts XRP's bullish 90-day scenario at $2.14, representing 59% above its $1.35 reference close, while the median outcome lands at $1.47,

Riksbank Governor Teden stated last week that economic activity strengthening has become more robust, with recently published GDP growth data further confirming this assessment.

According to Kim Young-wook, head of Bank of Korea's Asia-Pacific Government Debt Team, speaking on September 3 at Daiwa Securities Korea's Japan Government Bond Market Seminar, global long-term interest rates are fluctuating significantly as rate-sensitive investors increase their exposure. The

S&P Global reported that the Eurozone's August composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) held steady at 52.0, matching July's reading and remaining above the 50.0 threshold that separates economic expansion from contraction. The composite PMI, a weighted average of manufacturing output and

Shinyoung Securities analyst Eom Kyung-ah assessed the shipbuilding supercycle as still in its early phase with upside potential remaining, citing unrealized orders in offshore platforms, military vessels, and maritime data centers. The analyst, who has tracked the industry for approximately 20

According to Guru Club, WTI crude oil futures rose 2% today (Sept. 3), after falling over 1% earlier in the session. Brent crude oil futures gained 1.83%, trading at $97.381 per barrel.

According to S&P Global on September 3, the eurozone's composite purchasing managers index (PMI) for August stood at 52.0, unchanged from July and remaining above the 50.0 expansion threshold. The services PMI declined slightly to 51.6 from 51.7 in July, marking a two-month low, but continued to

Standard Chartered launched spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for institutional clients in the United Arab Emirates through its entity regulated by the Dubai International Financial Centre, the London-headquartered multinational bank announced Thursday. The move makes Standard Chartered the first

According to TradingBeats monitoring, on September 3, MU and SNDK recorded their first mega-million-dollar directional positions this week, both bullish. Address 0x469e initiated an 8-hour MU buy-in TWAP at 10:00 a.m., executing approximately 4,903 shares at an average price of $954.12, with

According to Sivers Semiconductors' official announcement on September 3, the company is expanding InP (indium phosphide) manufacturing capacity in Glasgow, Scotland. The facility is expected to produce approximately 100 million CW DFB laser units annually, with production starting in Q4

Citigroup downgraded target prices for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Korean stocks, citing unfavorable won-dollar exchange rate pressures on third-quarter earnings. The investment bank lowered Samsung Electronics' target from 450,000 won to 430,000 won and SK Hynix from 3.1

According to multiple statements on September 3, U.S. President Trump said Iran's regime is collapsing and indicated preparation for another round of military strikes, adding that such action would not last long. He stated the U.S. now has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which

According to Citigroup, on September 3, the investment bank cut Samsung Electronics' target price to 430,000 KRW (from 450,000 KRW) and SK Hynix's to 3 million KRW (from 3.1 million KRW), reflecting unfavorable won-dollar exchange rates. Samsung's third-quarter 2026 operating profit forecast was

According to ChainCatcher, Taiwan-based DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology (ticker: 2408) reported on September 2 that its unaudited consolidated net revenue for August 2026 was NT$44.69 billion, representing a 1.88% month-over-month increase from July's NT$43.87 billion and a 560.85%

Bitcoin was trading nearly flat at $77,700 on September 3 as crypto traders awaited Friday's U.S. jobs report, with the data expected to influence expectations for the Federal Reserve's next major move. Ethereum was also holding near $2,400 as the market entered a wait-and-see mode ahead of the

According to the Challenger Report, U.S. companies announced 529,914 layoffs in the first eight months of 2026, marking the lowest level for the same period since 2022. Meanwhile, corporate hiring plans reached their highest level for the same period since 2023.

Woori Financial Management Research Institute forecasts the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 15-16. The research institute projects the rate increase despite employment slowdown, citing the