Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Individual investors in Korean stocks concentrate 52% of their daily trading activity in the first hour after market open (9-10am), according to June data analyzed by Kiwoom Securities. An additional 28% of trading occurs during the pre-market session (8-9am), indicating most retail participation

According to Kpler data, passage through the Hormuz Strait fell to 22 vessels on Thursday from 30 the previous day, following renewed U.S.-Iran clashes that erupted Tuesday when Iran targeted ships including a Qatar LNG carrier. Since the Tuesday escalation, only two LNG vessels have entered the

According to Odaily, Bybit launched SK Hynix (SKHYUSDT) perpetual futures on U.S. stocks today (July 11) with support for up to 25x leverage. The exchange is offering limited-time trading fee incentives: 0% maker fee on limit orders and 50% discount on taker

According to Barron's, WD-40 stock surged 11% on Friday (July 10) after the company beat earnings expectations with third-quarter revenue of $195.1 million, up 24% year-over-year and significantly exceeding analyst estimates of $172.8 million. Q3 earnings per share reached $2.33, also surpassing

LS Securities stated on July 11 that the Korean stock market entered a 'panic sell' zone in July as stocks plunged due to concerns over AI investment sustainability and post-earnings sell-off in Samsung Electronics. Analyst Jung Da-woon from LS Securities attributed the decline to geopolitical

According to LS Securities, South Korea's stock market entered a panic-selling phase on July 11 due to renewed concerns over the sustainability of artificial intelligence investments. The market decline has prompted some analysts to view current prices as oversold relative to fundamentals,

The Bank of Japan's interest rate hike trajectory will likely defend the dollar-yen exchange rate at 165-170 yen despite the yen reaching its weakest level in 40 years, according to analysis from Kyobo Securities. The primary driver of recent yen weakness is fiscal expansion concerns under Prime

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange disclosure on July 10, Xintianxia Technology Co., Ltd. submitted a main board IPO application, with CITIC Securities and Guangfa Securities serving as joint sponsors. The company previously filed an IPO application on January 9. Xintianxia is a China-based

According to Bloomberg Intelligence, as major tech companies including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta ramp up billions in spending on custom AI chips to reduce dependence on Nvidia, Broadcom has unexpectedly emerged as the biggest beneficiary. The chipmaker almost captures every order

Backpack has launched a new 24/7 trading platform for tokenized U.S. stocks, marking another step in the race to merge traditional financial markets with blockchain technology. The cryptocurrency exchange says investors in more than 150 markets can now buy, hold, and trade selected U.S. equities ar

According to Deutsche Bank, Federal Reserve officials will deliver a series of speeches next week, with focus on their interpretation of June CPI data and potential interest rate inclination. Federal Reserve Governor Waller is scheduled to speak on Monday, Chair Powell will testify on Tuesday and

According to analyst jukan from Citrini, Apple received semiconductor tariff exemptions on July 11 after committing to use Intel foundries. The company will produce both Mac and iPhone chips at Intel's

According to Kyobo Securities, on July 12, the Japanese yen is reaching its weakest level in 40 years as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintains its interest rate hike stance. Analysts forecast the dollar-yen exchange rate will be defended at the 165-170 yen level, provided the BOJ does not abandon its

Korean retail investors' stock market deposits fell to 107.1279 trillion won on June 9, the lowest level since February 20, as KOSPI volatility intensified. Individual investors shifted to net selling for three consecutive trading days from June 8 to June 10, following weeks of supporting the market

US military strikes on Iran triggered a sharp surge in international oil prices and US Treasury yields, according to analysis from iM Securities released on the 11th. The attacks reversed the downward trend in crude oil markets, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices jumping from the $68 per

According to Financial News and Yonhap News, on July 9, South Korea's investor deposit fund fell to 107.1 trillion won, the lowest level in five months, as market volatility prompted retail investors to either buy at lower prices or withdraw cash. The decline signals diminishing ammunition to

According to iM Securities, U.S. military strikes on Iran on July 11 triggered a sharp surge in crude oil prices and elevated U.S. Treasury bond yields, raising inflation concerns. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped to $74 per barrel from lows near $68, with prices exceeding $76 on July 8. U

According to MarketWatch, Morgan Stanley's strategy team warned Monday that recent weakness in semiconductor stocks could intensify into broader market volatility. The team, led by chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson, recommended shifting focus to hyperscale cloud operators as the most

Bond-hybrid ETFs combining Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks with 50% bonds are attracting attention from both conservative and aggressive investors amid semiconductor market volatility, according to Growth Research. Over the recent 3 months, these hybrid products showed lower volatility

According to Morgan Stanley's latest industry report, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will boost capital expenditures to $56 billion in 2026 and $75 billion in 2027, driven by sustained AI semiconductor demand. CoWoS advanced packaging capacity will expand from