Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose approximately 1% in pre-market trading on the 21st as of 8:08 AM, according to alternative exchange Nextrade. Samsung Electronics traded at 263,500 won, up 0.96% from the previous trading day, while SK Hynix showed a 1.02% gain at 1,876,000 won. The gains

According to DailyAn on September 15, KB Asset Management's RISE Korea Value-up Weekly Fixed Covered Call ETF attracted 96.2 billion won in individual net inflows during early September, surging to an average daily inflow of 87 billion won versus 25 billion won in August—more than triple the prior m

According to NH Investment & Securities, Hanwha Solutions outlined a 2027 earnings improvement strategy during September 15-18 corporate meetings in Singapore and Hong Kong, anchored by two policy drivers:

According to Mirae Asset Securities' research report, SK Square jumped 24.2% after its sector reclassification to semiconductors in June triggered rapid net inflows into the stock from 25 exchange-traded funds. The ETF net purchases totaled approximately 6.1 trillion won during the rebalancing

According to Jin10, the Federal Reserve's permanent voting members and incoming 2027 governors are scheduled for intensive speeches throughout the week of Sept. 23-29, including Barkin, Williams, and Goolsbee. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead delegation for U.S. economic

KOSPI is forecast to remain in a box range of 6500 to 7150 points this week as it attempts to re-enter the 7000-point level, according to Kiwoom Securities on the 21st. The index will be influenced by changes in US long-term interest rates, Federal Reserve officials' remarks, the September

According to Kiwoom Securities, South Korea's stock market will face increased volatility this week ahead of the Chuseok holiday (Sept 21-27), as limited trading days may trigger thin liquidity and supply-demand imbalances. Analyst Han Ji-young noted on Sept 21 that with only three trading

According to MarketWatch and Harvard research, the so-called "October curse" in U.S. stock markets may be largely a psychological phenomenon rather than a genuine market risk. Historical data shows that the S&P 500 has rallied in 93%

The ACE Vietnam VN30 (Synthetic) ETF attracted 101.1 billion won in net inflows during the period from the 14th to the 18th, ranking ninth among domestic listed ETFs for capital inflows during that week. The surge occurred immediately before FTSE Russell's scheduled upgrade of Vietnam's market

Heungkuk Securities on the 21st raised its target price for Hanssem (stock code 020000) from 27,000 won to 28,000 won while maintaining a 'Buy' rating, citing an earnings turnaround driven by fashion industry recovery and expanded shareholder return policies including share buybacks and higher

HVM disclosed a 41.6 billion won investment in advanced aerospace forging equipment on the 15th, with Hana Securities analyst Han Yu-geon releasing analysis on the 21st. The investment spans from this month through December 2028 and represents approximately 38% of the company's equity capital. Han a

According to E-Daily, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield broke through the 5% level this week, reaching its highest point since July 2007, while the 2-year yield climbed to its highest since July 2024. On September 18, the S&P 500 index rose 0.17% to close at 7650.50, the Nasdaq Composite

According to Financial News, the ACE Vietnam VN30 ETF saw 101.1 billion Korean won in net inflows between September 14 and 18, marking the ninth-largest ETF inflow among domestic listings during that period. This compares closely to the 122 billion Korean won inflow into TIGER USA S&P 500 ETF over t

According to Nikkei, on September 17, Turkey's Capital Markets Board (SPK) ordered the forced liquidation of approximately 130 investment funds and froze trading at seven asset management companies. The funds under liquidation hold combined assets of $18.3 billion, affecting around 300,000

According to South Korea's financial authorities, among 230 companies flagged with financial distress in 2024, only 19.6% (45 firms) initiated restructuring or rehabilitation procedures within one year. This marks a significant decline from 43.9% in 2020. Financial experts warn that companies

According to Heunguk Securities, on September 21, the brokerage upgraded its rating on South Korean fashion retailer Hansem (code: 020000), raising its 12-month target price from 27,000 won to 28,000 won while maintaining a 'buy' rating. The firm forecasts Q3 revenue of 346.7 billion won, up 8.8%

According to Nvidia's Form 4 filing with the SEC on September 18, CEO Jensen Huang and four other executives had a combined 160,000 shares withheld to cover tax obligations from restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting. Huang was withheld 45,728 shares valued at approximately $9.7 million, while executiv

Retail and institutional investors in South Korea's stock market exhibited diverging ETF trading behavior during a recent one-week period, according to data from ETF Check released on the 21st. Individual investors net purchased 256.7 billion won of KODEX Leverage ETF, betting on market gains,

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leading quantum computing stock, faces scrutiny over its growth trajectory despite impressive revenue gains, according to analysis published September 20. Tech columnist Chris Nager stated via investment media outlet Motley Fool that the company's Q2 revenue surge of 287% to $80

South Korea's five major banks — KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH Nonghyup — intensified deposit rate competition this month, with KB Kookmin Bank raising rates twice within a week. On the 21st, KB Kookmin increased its KB Star time deposit rates by 0.1 percentage points for terms