Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Nikkei, Finance Minister Katayama announced on July 10 that Japan will advance research and institutional arrangements toward lifting restrictions on crypto asset ETFs. The announcement comes as overseas crypto asset ETF trading volumes expand, marking a potential first formal

South Korea's KOSPI index surged 2.52% to close at 7,475.94 on the previous trading day, while both KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets triggered buying-side circuit breakers. KOSDAQ also recorded sharp gains. The market strength reflected improved investment sentiment in semiconductors, with KOSPI briefly bre

According to market observations, discussions on reintroducing a financial investment income tax in South Korea are gaining momentum. The political landscape shifted following the June local elections, and with stock indices surging significantly over the past year, there is growing support for the

According to sources, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) released a spot crude oil tender recently, marking the sixth tender issued since early June as the company continues to increase export volumes.

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the automotive industry's H1 2026 production and sales showed narrowing declines month-on-month, with overall stable operations. Domestic demand faced pressure with two-digit sales declines, while exports exceeded expectations an

CME Group announced plans to launch Treasury Link in the fourth quarter of 2026, a new trading tool that will allow institutional investors to execute spreads between U.S. Treasury futures and cash Treasuries in a single transaction. The service will connect CBOT Treasury futures with BrokerTec cash

South Korean securities industry observers noted on May 10 that discussions about reintroducing the Financial Investment Income Tax have gained momentum following President Lee Jae-myung's April comments at the National Economic Advisory Council. Lee stated in April that 'transaction tax and

COMEX silver futures declined 1.00% intraday, trading at $59.75 per ounce on July 10.

The Hang Seng Index closed up 144 points, or 0.6%, at 24,175 points today, after U.S. chip stocks rallied overnight, offsetting weakness from renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions. For the week, the index gained 825 points, or 3.53%. Morning gains of over 400 points were tempered by afternoon weakness

According to MoneyToday, on July 10, SK Square, the holding company with a 20.6% stake in SK Hynix, rose 6% to 1.409 million won, reaching as high as 1.439 million won intraday amid expectations that its subsidiary stake will be revalued following SK Hynix's U.S. ADR listing. SK Hynix's American

According to Seoul Economic Daily, South Korea's financial sector is discussing the potential reintroduction of a capital gains tax (금투세) following President Lee's April remarks on taxing investment profits to address regressive taxation in the current transaction-based system. Major securities

Oil prices retreated this week despite escalating U.S.-Iran military conflict and a sharp decline in tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude fell 2.2% to close at $76.30 per barrel on Thursday (July 9), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 2% to $72.08 per barrel.

According to Bloomberg, SoftBank is considering acquiring a stake in Seven & I Holdings, the operator of Japan's 7-Eleven convenience store chain.