Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 9, South Korean regulators are considering enhanced measures for single-stock leveraged ETFs, including delisting proposals and stricter entry barriers. However, market analysts argue that volatility expansion is a global phenomenon rather than solely

FSC Chairman Lee Eok-won visited the Joint Response Team against stock manipulation office after an anniversary meeting on the 8th, personally shaking hands with staff and providing pizza. The visit came as South Korea's financial authorities intensify their crackdown on stock manipulation, with the

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Lee Eok-won visited the Joint Response Team office on the 8th after a meeting to mark the first anniversary of the stock manipulation crackdown unit. He personally greeted approximately 100 staff members from the FSC, Financial Supervisory S

Korea Eximbank signed a memorandum of understanding with Mongolia's Trade and Development Bank (TDB) to provide $30 million in trade finance. The signing ceremony took place on the 9th with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Mongolian President Khurelsukh in attendance. This marks the

On July 8, South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chair Lee Eok-won visited the Joint Task Force Against Stock Price Manipulation on its one-year anniversary, greeting employees and announcing enhanced enforcement powers, according to Yonhap Infomax. The task force, which began with 36 s

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 8, South Korea's Financial Services Commission Chair Lee Euk-won visited the Joint Response Team for Stock Price Manipulation Eradication to mark its first anniversary and encourage staff working on unfair trading investigations. The team has expanded from 36 to a

According to the Financial Services Commission, seven securities firms were newly designated as specialized mid-market investment companies on July 10. The designated firms are BNK Investment Securities, IBK Investment Securities, SK Securities, Leading Investment Securities, Eugene Investment Secur

According to Seoul Bond Market data on July 10, South Korea's 3-year Treasury futures rose 5 ticks to 103.14 in overnight trading, while 10-year futures gained 16 ticks to 106.05. Foreign investors net-bought 39 contracts in the 3-year segment, with retail investors adding 18 contracts. U.S. Treasu

Kia stocks rose 4.93% in July, outperforming the broader KOSPI index which fell 13.97% during the same period, as well as other Hyundai Motor Group affiliates including Hyundai Motor (-10%), Hyundai Mobis (-7%), and Hyundai Rotem (-7.17%). The stock closed at 144,800 won on the previous trading

According to Hankyung, Kia stock rose 4.93% in July as analysts expect strong Q2 earnings boosted by surging hybrid car sales in the U.S. The company's Q2 operating profit consensus stands at 2.79 trillion Korean won, with analysts citing increased hybrid vehicle demand and market outperformance

Michael Burry, the investor known as the real-life model for the film 'The Big Short,' published a Substack post on the 9th (local time) arguing that AI investment bulls are embracing contradictory premises regarding NVIDIA stocks and hyperscaler

According to Business Insider on July 9, Michael Burry, the investor known as the real-life model from the film The Big Short, argued that AI bullish investors hold contradictory positions. Burry stated that hyperscalers claim AI demand will grow permanently while asserting that major capital

South Korea's construction sector fell 9.0% over a one-month period ending on '이달 8일', underperforming the KOSPI by 5.9 percentage points, but brokerage analysis indicates order prospects post-2027 are strengthening due to three government-backed mega projects and AI data center investments.

Samsung Electronics single-stock leveraged ETFs plunged over 20% in the 3 trading days following the company's record quarterly earnings announcement on the 7th, according to Korea Exchange data. Seven of the top 10 declining ETFs during this period were Samsung single-stock leveraged products,

According to Korea Exchange, seven Samsung single-stock leverage ETFs were among the top 10 worst performers over three trading days from July 7-9, falling over 23% despite Samsung Electronics posting record quarterly earnings. TIGER Samsung Single-Stock Leverage ETF led the decline at -23.81%,

According to Korea Exchange, the KOSPI index plunged 409.52 points (5.35%) to close at 7,246.79 on July 8, amid widespread panic selling in the market. Despite the sharp decline, securities analysts said the selloff reflects temporary liquidity shock rather than fundamental deterioration,

iShares Silver Trust, the world's largest silver ETF, saw holdings decrease by 28.12 tons compared to the previous day, with current holdings standing at 14,871.51 tons.

NH Investment Securities downgraded target prices for South Korea's three major shipbuilders on the 10th, citing diminished expectations for specialty ship revenue growth and weaker-than-anticipated LNG carrier pricing. Analyst Jung Yeon-seung reduced HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' target by 17%

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 10, South Korea's Financial Services Commission is considering excluding first-phase participants from purchasing the second round of the National Participation Growth Fund (600 billion won), scheduled to launch in Q3 2026. The decision aims to provide

According to NH Investment & Securities report on July 10, the firm downgraded target prices for South Korea's three major shipbuilders following Canada's submarine project award to Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' target price was cut 17% to 830,000 won, while