Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to ChainCatcher and Gate market data, crude oil futures declined sharply on August 2 as markets anticipated imminent U.S.-Iran negotiations. As of 7 p.m. ET on August 2, WTI September futures fell to $74.78 per barrel, down 6.96%, while Brent October futures dropped to $81.55 per barrel, d

Daishin Securities analyst Kwon Soon-ho released a report on the 3rd stating that if the KOSDAQ 150 index is compressed from 150 to 70-100 stocks through the introduction of a tier system, the liquidity density per constituent stock will rise sharply, resulting in strong short-term fund

According to Daishin Securities analyst Kwon Soon-ho on August 3, compressing KOSDAQ150 index components from 150 to 70-100 through a promotion-demotion system would significantly increase passive fund concentration per stock, creating short-term supply-demand benefits for quality stocks outside

According to Nextrade premarkets on August 3, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined in premarket trading, with Samsung falling 3.43% to 253,500 KRW, following profit-taking after gains late last month.

According to Jin10, multiple key economic data releases are scheduled for this week. On Monday, China's July manufacturing PMI and U.S. June construction spending will be released. Tuesday will see U.S. June trade balance and JOLTS job openings data, followed by SpaceX's earnings report after

According to Yonhap Infomax CP and short-term bond issuance statistics, 25 South Korean securities companies issued a combined 10.26 trillion won ($7.6 billion) in commercial paper (CP) and short-term bonds during the week ended July 31. Mirae Asset Securities led issuers with 2.12 trillion won,

According to Shinhan PWM advisor Lee Hyung-ki, on August 31, South Korean investors face two ETF strategies as the won-dollar exchange rate surpassed 1,500 won. The key distinction lies in whether an ETF carries an 'H' suffix. Hedged (H) ETFs eliminate currency risk, so returns depend solely on asse

The Korean Corporate Governance Forum held a seminar on shareholder meeting system improvements for the revised Stewardship Code. The revised code was approved last month 24th by the Stewardship Code Development Committee, with an application date for participating institutions set for next year

According to OPEC Secretariat statement released August 2, seven OPEC+ member states—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman—agreed to increase crude oil production by 188,000 barrels per day beginning September. The adjustment marks the completion of a phased reversal of v

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent in a post on X on August 3, the U.S. Treasury will continue close monitoring and coordination with Japan's Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Japan, stating "we will not hesitate to engage in further joint intervention." Besent also noted that the F

According to Guru Club, on Sunday (August 3), Trump commented on U.S. participation in the foreign exchange intervention that strengthened the yen, describing it as a symbol of U.S.-Japan friendship. Trump stated, "They needed some help, and we always support Japan. We have a good

Korean financial regulators implemented policy measures targeting single-stock leveraged ETF trading on May 16 and May 29, but the regulations apply only to retail investors while foreign investors remain exempt. Foreign investors are classified as professional investors under the Capital Markets an

SK Securities analyst Cho Jun-ki stated in a report on August 3 that the July decline in Korean stocks was primarily caused by forced liquidation due to simultaneous Korea-US deleveraging, and forced sellers have now largely exited the market. The deleveraging resulted in KOSPI credit trading

According to Financial News investigation, a viral social media post claiming a ₩2.24 billion loss on SK Hynix leverage ETF on July 30 was fabricated using another investor's account screenshot scaled up by exactly 10 times. The original loss documented on July 29 was ₩224.3 million, with all

According to SK Securities report on August 3, the forced liquidation that triggered South Korea's stock market decline in July is largely over. KOSPI margin financing balances fell from approximately 30

According to Bizwatch, South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced on July 29 measures to reduce trading frequency in single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs. The regulator plans to increase trading costs through excessive quote fees, targeting investors who repeatedly place orders

According to SK Securities, forced liquidations that drove a sharp decline in Korean stock markets during July have largely ended. The bank's analyst attributed the July downturn to simultaneous deleveraging in both Korean and U.S. markets, as forced sellers exited positions. Going forward, new