Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Korean financial industry sources, Samsung Electronics' record 90-110 trillion won annual shareholder return plan announced on August 22 triggered a 4-5% stock decline in aftermarket trading, erasing earlier session gains. The company closed regular trading up 3.87% at 281,500 won after

According to Jin10, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver remarks on August 27 at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming. Investors are awaiting clarity on how the Fed plans to address persistent inflation, though it remains uncertain whether he will provide explicit

Korean retail investors increased gold investments as prices rebounded from early-August lows, with ACE KRX Gold ETF net assets reaching 4.209 trillion won on August 20, up approximately 200 billion won from 3.823 trillion won on August 3. Individual investors net-purchased the ETF every trading

According to Korean investment trust operators, the ACE KRX Gold Bullion ETF's net assets reached 4.0209 trillion won as of August 20, up approximately 200 billion won from early August (3.823 trillion won on August 3). South Korean retail investors purchased the ETF on every trading day in August,

Starting August 19, South Korea's financial regulator requires investors in 2x leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to maintain a minimum deposit of 30 million won before trading. Retail investors seeking exposure to Samsung Electronics or SK Hynix 2x leverage products must also complete

Meritz Securities recommended investors focus on Korean stocks with strong Q2 2026 earnings momentum amid rising macro uncertainty. The KOSPI posted Q2 operating profit of 238 trillion won (up 34.4% quarter-on-quarter) and net profit of 225 trillion won (up 53.7%), though excluding semiconductors

According to Meritz Securities, South Korean stock market companies recorded operating profit of 238 trillion won and net profit of 225 trillion won in Q2 2026, up 34.4% and 53.7% respectively from the previous quarter. However, excluding semiconductors, both metrics declined—operating profit

On Aug. 22, Ethereum surged to $2,546, marking a 29.8% gain over 7 days amid strong spot ETF inflows and leveraged trading activity. Spot ethereum exchange-traded funds pulled in $697 million in net inflows for the week,

Nevada Transportation Authority approved Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to provide commercial Robotaxi services in Clark County (Las Vegas area) on Friday, August 21. Tesla received approval to deploy up to 5,000 autonomous vehicles over the next 12 months, while Waymo and Uber each received approval

According to South Korean securities firms, the domestic stock market is expected to show volatility this week (August 24-28), particularly in the semiconductor sector. Key catalysts include Nvidia's earnings announcement and the U.S. Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Economic

According to MoneyToday, medical apparel company FIGS posted Q2 2026 revenue of $196.6 million, up 28.8% year-over-year, with net profit reaching $28.4 million compared to $9.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Net profit margin expanded to 14.4%, with adjusted EBITDA margin at 18.6%.

Single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Korea saw daily average trading volume drop to 862.2 billion won over the past three weeks, down to 11.2% of the 7.69 trillion won recorded in the prior three-week period, following deposit requirement increases implemented on July 31.

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 21, South Korea's KOSPI index rose 0.88% while KOSDAQ fell 4.63%, reflecting a divergence driven by large-cap stocks. The S7 index—the top seven KOSPI constituents by market cap—led the rally, with SK Hynix gaining 2.3%, Samsung Electronics preferred shares

According to Korea Exchange, over the past three weeks starting Aug. 1, the top four domestic single-stock leverage ETFs saw average daily trading volume plunge to 862 billion won from 7.69 trillion won in the prior three-week period, following a regulatory increase in minimum deposits from 10

According to Benzinga's analysis of analyst forecasts published recently, SpaceX is projected to achieve 2,090% revenue growth over the next five years, far outpacing Nvidia's 288% forecast and other major tech companies including Alphabet (140%), Microsoft (136%), Tesla (119%), Amazon (81%), and

Nears Lab and Hatch Tech list on the KOSDAQ market on the 24th and 25th respectively during the fourth week of August. Nears Lab achieved a 530:1 retail subscription ratio at the top of its offering range, while Hatch Tech priced at the bottom of its range with institutional undersubscription.

Securities firms raised IMA benchmark yields to 4.5-5% annually as bank deposits surged by approximately 40 trillion won over two months. Mirae Asset Securities increased its IMA No. 4 benchmark yield from 4% to 5% with募集 starting on the 24th, while NH