Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Gate data, the Nikkei 225 index fell 3% intraday today (August 19), closing at 65,422.31 points. Japanese chipmaker Kioxia declined nearly 8%.

According to Jin10 Futures, on August 19, South China's LPG market remained stable with slight upward momentum as international crude prices and external markets continued to provide firm support. Market participants maintained cautious sentiment with modest trading activity. Supply tightness in

According to Odaily, Yushu Technology listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Science and Technology Board (STAR Market) today. The company issued 40.4464 million shares at an IPO price of 150.80 yuan per share, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 219.23

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 19, Brent crude oil surged above the $90 per barrel mark for the first time since late July, reaching $91.02 for October delivery, while WTI September futures climbed 0.52% to $84.94. The rally was triggered by escalating Middle East tensions as a 60-day

According to The Kobeissi Letter, hedge funds bought U.S. equities every trading day last week, with single-week purchases marking the second-largest volume in 12 months. Individual stocks accounted for approximately 70% of total purchases, driven primarily by long buying; short covering had

According to financial authorities on August 19, South Korea's five major banks are rolling out enhanced ISA (Individual Savings Account) strategies to regain competitiveness after losing 99 percent of new H1 2026 registrants to securities firms. The banks plan to expand fund offerings, broaden

According to Yahoo Finance, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya recommended on August 18 that Nvidia increase its share buyback allocation to 75-100% from the current 50%, citing concerns over circular financing practices. Arya noted that higher shareholder returns could offset investor concerns

According to CNBC, Klarna's stock plummeted 22.81% to $15.06 on August 18 after the buy-now-pay-later fintech company slashed its full-year revenue guidance despite beating Q2 expectations. The company reported Q2 revenue of $1.04 billion, up 27% year-over-year and exceeding Wall Street's

Aegis Asset Management submitted a proposal on the 19th for Korea Growth Finance's zero-emission vehicle infrastructure fund tender. The asset manager is competing against five other firms for a share of the 74 billion won allocated budget, leveraging its experience in hydrogen fuel cell and

According to CoinDesk, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev urged U.S. regulators on August 19 to establish a regulatory framework for tokenized stocks, warning that the U.S. could lose control of next-generation financial infrastructure to overseas markets. Tenev stated that Robinhood has already provided toke

According to the investment sector, Aegis Asset Management submitted a proposal on August 19 for a clean energy infrastructure fund managed by Korean Growth Finance Investment Management, competing against five other asset managers including Road Investment, TK Investment, and Mark Asset Management.

According to Haitong Futures research report on August 19, international crude oil prices surged as geopolitical tensions escalated. Iran detained a UAE-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional instability. Simultaneously, U.S. crude oil inventories fell to their lowest

NYU professor Scott Galloway stated on 18th (local time) that SpaceX stocks have a fair value of $10 to $30 per share. SpaceX closed the previous session at $143.34, representing approximately five times Galloway's upper estimate. Galloway attributed the overvaluation to limited share float of 4-5%

According to its interim report, UC Rusal reported attributable profit of $419 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, swinging from a $87 million loss a year earlier. Revenue reached $8.338 billion, up 10.88% year-over-year, driven primarily by a 23.6% increase in realized aluminum prices t

According to Business Insider, NYU Stern professor Scott Galloway said on August 18 that SpaceX stock is severely overvalued, with a fair value of $10-30 per share versus the current trading price of $143.34. Galloway attributed the overvaluation to limited float—only 4-5% of shares available in the

According to BlockBeats, on August 19, Korea Exchange activated the KOSPI circuit breaker mechanism, temporarily halting algorithmic selling orders for 5 minutes.

According to foreign media reports, Malaysia's crude palm oil futures market may continue to rise at Wednesday's opening, supported by declining palm oil production and strengthening international crude oil prices. Brent crude futures advanced further during Wednesday's electronic trading session

ABS-CBN's P6-billion recapitalization will reduce its public float from 41.62% to approximately 15% as private investors supply urgently needed capital. The Philippine media company's June 30 Public Ownership Report showed 899.85 million common shares outstanding with 374.55 million shares in public

According to Rappler, ABS-CBN's public ownership will fall from 41.62% to roughly 15% following its P6 billion recapitalization, as new shares are issued principally to I&C Holdings and Lopez-related private investors rather than through a public offering. The transaction will expand the company's c

Japan's Nikkei 225 index declined 2.00% during intraday trading on August 19.