Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Golden Ten Futures, CBOT soybean oil futures fell on Thursday, with the benchmark contract closing down 0.7% following a decline in international crude oil prices. Traders noted that the drop in crude oil triggered a sell-off in soybean oil as spread trading positions were unwound,

SK Innovation and other South Korean refining companies are seeing improved outlooks as global oil prices surge amid escalating Middle East tensions in September. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed to $106.75 per barrel on the 15th, marking the first time the closing price

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yoon-cheol announced on September 18 that the government will release the 10th oil maximum price designation at 6 PM today, with implementation starting September 19 at midnight, and extend fuel tax cuts for two additional months until the end of November.

According to Yonhapinfomax, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures surged to $106.75 per barrel on September 15, marking the first time prices have exceeded the $100 mark since May, as Middle Eastern tensions escalated in September. The rally

Goldman Sachs maintains its gold price forecast of $5,400 per ounce through the end of 2027, despite the Federal Reserve's rate hike yesterday (September 16).

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) declared that artificial intelligence models should be released only after thorough safety evaluations, with spokesperson Tom Parnell stating that technological advancement must not compromise consumer security. The statement came as AMZN stocks gained

According to overseas brokers, USD/KRW 1-month NDF fell to 1,380.30 won on September 18, down 1.25 won from the previous day's Seoul spot rate of 1,382.20 won. The decline reflected easing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces following a ceasefire proposal and concerns about Trump

The USD-KRW exchange rate traded at 1,381.50 won at 6 AM on September 18, down 0.70 won from the prior Seoul market close of 1,382.20 won. The previous day, the rate reached an intraday high of 1,388.20 won at 5:25 PM, the highest level since the high recorded last month on the 26th. The US

Japan's nationwide unadjusted consumer price index rose 0.1% month-on-month in August, declining from 0.4% in July.

According to Yonhap InfoMax, the US dollar-South Korean won exchange rate surged overnight on September 17-18, swinging between 1,370 won and 1,388.20 won amid mixed signals on geopolitics and US monetary policy. The pair closed near 1,380 won. The moves reflected the US Federal Reserve's first rat

Japan's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.9% year-over-year in August, falling short of the 2% forecast and matching the previous month's reading of 1.9%.

Japan's core Consumer Price Index for August came in at 1.7% year-over-year, falling short of the 1.80% expectation and declining from the previous month's 1.80%.

Kiwoom Asset Management announced on the 18th a reduction in the total expense ratio for its KIWOOM 200TR ETF from 0.012% to 0.010% annually. The fee cut aims to lower costs for investors in the KOSPI 200 index. The ETF, which launched in April 2018, manages assets totaling 1.7671 trillion won as

DB Securities researcher Seol Tae-hyun recommended defensive positioning in utilities and infrastructure as US 10-year Treasury yields exceeded the +2 standard deviation threshold on a 3-year rolling basis. The yield spike, driven by Middle East geopolitical risks and hawkish September Federal

South Korean government bond futures rose in night trading on the 18th, tracking gains in US Treasuries following the Bank of England's quantitative tightening reform announcement. The 3-year Korea Treasury Bond futures climbed 10

According to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), U.S. stock markets rebounded on September 17 (U.S. Eastern Time) after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points and Fed Chair Kevin Wash delivered hawkish remarks, which markets interpreted as resolving

According to DB Securities researcher Suh Tae-hyun, on September 18, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields surged past +2 standard deviations amid Middle East geopolitical risks and a hawkish September FOMC decision, triggering heightened volatility across global equity markets. Historical analysis shows

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's 10-year government bond futures rose 39 ticks to 104.05 in overnight trading on September 18, while 3-year futures climbed 10 ticks to 102.31. The gains followed a sharp rally in UK gilt markets after the Bank of England announced a shift in its

According to Futurum Equities chief strategist Shay Boloor, Nebius announced on Sept 17 that it will raise rental prices for AI GPUs by approximately 20% starting Oct 1, with older H100 models increasing around 17%. The pricing adjustment drove Nebius stock to climb 4.12% to $217.99 during the

South Korea's Ministry of Finance announced the fuel tax exemption policy has been extended by two months through the end of November.