Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has completed on-site examinations of ETF trust structures at KB Kookmin, Woori, and NH Nonghyup banks as of August 31, with ongoing inspections at Shinhan, Hana, and SC First Bank set to conclude by the end of this

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea's main stock index KOSPI fell 1.15% to 6,710.58 as of 9:33 a.m. today (August 31), while the secondary index KOSDAQ dropped 2.58% to trade near the 820 level. The declines were driven by concerns over potential U.S. interest rate hikes amid hawkish remarks

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 1.66% to 6,676.52 on August 31 morning, amid concerns about earlier-than-expected U.S. interest rate hikes. As of 9:28 a.m. local time, the benchmark index declined 112.36 points from the previous close. The broader KOSDAQ index also

SC crude oil futures surged 6% intraday on August 31 to 628.20 yuan per barrel, while methanol futures jumped 4% to 2,927 yuan per ton. Styrene, fuel oil, and glass futures also recorded gains of 2% or more during the same

Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 2.0 basis points to 4.140% on August 31.

Australia's TD-MI inflation index rose to 4.8% year-on-year in August, up from 4.0% in the prior month.

Australia's TD-MI inflation index monthly rate declined to 0.5% in August, down from 1.0% in the previous month, marking a significant slowdown in month-over-month price pressures.

On August 31, according to Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold T+D futures fell 2.69% to 964.0 yuan per gram in early morning trading, while silver T+D futures declined 3.95% to 16,177 yuan per kilogram.

Australia's Scotiabank Inflation Gauge (inflation index) rose to 4.8% year-over-year in August, up from 4% in the prior period, according to data released in late August.

Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) main contract rose 4% intraday on August 31, reaching 5,999 yuan per ton.

US President Donald Trump urged Canadian businesses trading with the US to immediately relocate their operations to America to avoid tariffs, according to statements posted on his Truth Social account on August 30 (local time). Trump stated that many of these companies had left the US years ago

China's commodity futures opened mixed this morning (August 31), with most contracts gaining. SC crude oil surged over 4%, while LPG, palladium, PVC, and coking coal each rose more than 3%. Lithium carbonate, glass, low-sulfur fuel oil, aluminum oxide, and soda ash all climbed over 2%. On the

According to Yonhap News, on Monday (August 31), South Korean and U.S. officials discussed measures to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation. Lee Ho-hyeon, South Korea's Vice Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, met with U.S. official Cordell in Seoul to address energy supply chain

Bitcoin was trading at $77,960 on Aug. 31, retreating from the Aug. 28 high of $81,455. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said in his first keynote speech since taking office, delivered at Jackson Hole, that year-over-year PCE inflation remained at 3.7%. The U.S. military struck two launch systems on Iran’s Larak Island, sending Brent crude up more than 2% to $90.32 and WTI to $85.41. U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Larak Island, Brent Crude Breaks Above $90 per Barrel According to a Reuters report on Aug. 31,

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According to Bitcoin.com News, Solana (SOL) surged 46% in August, breaking a brutal ten-month monthly losing streak. SOL traded near $106 on Aug. 30 after reaching $110.38 on Aug. 27, its highest level since late January. Institutional demand is accelerating the rally. U.S. spot Solana ETFs have co

According to Jinlian Creative, on August 31, China's benchmark crude oil averaged $86.36 per barrel, down 1.54%, implying a recommended retail price cut of 80 yuan per ton for domestic gasoline and diesel. The next pricing adjustment window is scheduled for September 11 at 24:00 (Beijing time),

According to Jin10, the CFETS-NEX renminbi funding sentiment index rose to 51 as of 08:45 on Aug 31, up 3 points from 16:00 the previous day. Among the components, the index for large banks, small and mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 50, 52, and 50 respectively, each up 3 points. T

Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM), a buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment platform, received a price target upgrade from Bank of America (BofA) to $104 from $93 on May 28 (US local time), despite issuing conservative near-term earnings guidance. BofA maintained its Buy rating on the stock, citing the

According to Financial Supervisory Service disclosures, Samsung BioLogics announced on August 28 that it would finance the 2.7 trillion won Polypeptide Group acquisition through a 3 trillion won equity issuance instead of previously planned debt and retained earnings. The company plans to