Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Korea Capital Market Institute, researchers presented policy recommendations today (September 18) to narrow tax gaps between financial investments and real estate. A senior researcher noted that domestic stocks have a 20-year annualized after-tax return of 6.0%, compared to 11.6%

ECB Vice President Pavle Duic warned that high inflation in autumn will drag down economic growth. The comments reflect the central bank's concerns over persistent price pressures impacting the eurozone economy during the current

CoreWeave shares rebounded over 1% overnight heading into Friday after hitting their lowest level in over a month, as Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management purchased 239,083 shares on Thursday amid the AI cloud provider's capital-raising initiatives. The purchase came as CoreWeave proposed $3

South Korea's KOSPI index reached the 6900 level on the 18th, driven by combined buying from foreign and institutional investors. At 2:02 PM, the index stood at 6893.51, up 178.10 points (2.65%), after touching 6903.64 during intraday trading. The rally followed a rebound in US semiconductor

Amazon signed a contract with US generator manufacturer Generac to supply emergency generators for data centers, triggering a surge in Korean electrical equipment stocks on May 18. Generac announced it will supply $2.4 billion worth of emergency generators to Amazon from next year through 2028, with

KB Asset Management announced on the 18th that its RISE Korea Value-Up Weekly Fixed Covered Call Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) surpassed 3,000 billion won in net assets. The milestone follows three consecutive months of maintaining 3% monthly distribution rates. The ETF, which listed in September

Palladium futures contracts gained 2.00% during today's session, trading at 310.20 yuan per gram.

CoreWeave (CRWV) shares rebounded over 1% overnight Thursday after hitting a one-month low, as Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management purchased nearly 240,000 shares across its ARKK and ARKW funds. The combined purchase was worth approximately $19.1 million based on CoreWeave's closing price. The

On September 18, KB Asset Management announced that its RISE Korea Value-Up Weekly Fixed Covered Call ETF surpassed 300 billion won in net assets. The fund delivered a 1-year return of 99% and maintained a 24.69% annual

According to Generac, the company signed a deal with Amazon today (September 18) to supply emergency generators for data centers, with an initial contract worth $2.4 billion through 2028 and potential expansion to $8 billion. Generac shares surged 20% overnight on the announcement. South Korean

According to Generac's statement released overnight, Amazon signed a $2.4 billion contract to supply backup generators for data centers from 2027 to 2028, with potential long-term commitments reaching up to $8 billion. Generac shares surged over 20% on the news. The announcement triggered a rally a

Brent crude fell 1.00% to $99.56 per barrel, while WTI crude declined 0.68% to $95.85 per barrel in intraday trading on September 18.

WTI crude oil futures dropped 5.00% intraday on September 18, trading at $96.03 per barrel.

According to Foresight News, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is evaluating 24-hour on-chain trading through its alternative trading system (ATS) under development. Executives from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and NYSE, including Michael Blaugrund, stated that Avalanche meets multiple

Spot silver gained 2.00% intraday to $66.52 per ounce, while spot gold surged past $4,370 per ounce with a daily gain of 0.69% as of today, September 18.

According to Jin10 on September 18, European Central Bank Vice President Pavol Kovacic stated that market expectations for further ECB rate hikes are primarily driven by rising energy prices, but policymakers will consider broader economic indicators when determining next steps. He said: "Rate

SC crude oil 2611 contract experienced increased volatility this afternoon, trading at 731.6 yuan per barrel with a daily decline of 9.12%.

According to ChainCatcher, Charles Schwab Corporation, with $13 trillion in assets under management, said the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act advanced in the U.S. House Financial Services Committee yesterday (September 17). The firm described the development as "potentially an important first step

According to Jin 10, China-Europe container shipping futures maintained elevated levels today with a daily gain of nearly 3%, as rate declines decelerated and market sentiment turned optimistic. Maersk held its Shanghai-to-Europe quote at $3,100 per FEU for early October, while spot transaction

According to the SEC announcement on September 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission granted temporary exemptions allowing eligible tokenized securities venues to trade tokenized U.S. stocks on blockchain-based platforms. The exemptions, lasting five years, permit venues to receive