Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Guru Club, spot gold broke through $4,290 per ounce on August 6, rising 1.02% intraday.

Fintech company Block raised its full-year 2026 outlook after reporting second-quarter gross profit of $3.17 billion, up 25% year over year, according to a results filing on Wednesday. The strong quarter was driven by growth in Cash App and Square, with adjusted operating income reaching $855

According to South Korea's financial authorities and the Korea Exchange, the planned September launch of extended ETF trading hours faces delays as regulators reassess the initiative. The move comes as market volatility has reached record levels, with officials expressing concerns that extended trad

The KOSPI index opened down 1.81% at 6478.75 on the 6th at 9:02 AM, according to trading data. The decline followed a consolidation phase in US markets after record highs, with the Nasdaq falling 0.83% on the 5th. Korean stocks reflected this sentiment as foreign and institutional investors sold

According to Citic Securities, South Korea's retail leverage deleveraging accelerated on July 31, with margin financing balances contracting 10% in a single day, marking the largest daily decline for the year. The liquidation rate remained elevated at 7%-8%, significantly above the 1% level seen

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix announced plans to expand shareholder returns in statements to Reuters on the 5th local time, with both companies targeting year-end for specific policy details. The expansion follows record cash generation from the AI memory boom, with Samsung Electronics

As of 8:30 AM Beijing time on August 6, spot platinum rose 0.05% while spot palladium fell 0.03%.

According to Reuters on August 5, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix committed to expanding shareholder returns amid record cash generation from the AI memory boom. Samsung's first-half operating profit reached approximately 146 trillion Korean won, while SK Hynix posted about 98 trillion won. Both co

Minority shareholders of JR Global REIT elected two board members at an extraordinary general meeting, marking an unprecedented case of small investor representation during a REIT restructuring process in South Korea. The shareholders organized after being excluded from restructuring negotiations be

According to The Block, Bitcoin spot ETF net inflows reached approximately $211.5 million yesterday, while BTC price remained near $64,000, showing no significant upward movement despite the substantial inflows.

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 6, Seoul's KOSPI index closed at 6,598.26, up 239.31 points, while the KOSDAQ index rose 18.87 points to 799.59. Overseas, the U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 263.24 points to 54,349.12, but the S&P 500 index fell 12.97 points to 7,723.55, and the

According to Einfomax, U.S. stock markets closed mixed on August 5, with the Dow Jones climbing 0.49% to a record closing high following five consecutive days of gains, while the S&P 500 fell 0.17% and the Nasdaq declined 0.83%, ending a four-day rally. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 6 basis

According to Yonhap News, two independent director candidates recommended by a minority shareholder coalition have been elected to the board of JR Global RITZ, a South Korean real estate investment trust, at a recent shareholders meeting. The minority shareholders, who consolidated

According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO), a tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz near Kumzar, Oman today. The crew and vessel remain safe, with no reports of environmental damage at this time.

Manulife Financial (00945) announced financial results for the first half and second quarter ending June 30. Net income for the first half reached CAD 3.257 billion, up 45% year-over-year on a constant currency basis, while core earnings totaled CAD 3.759 billion, up 10% year-over-year. Earnings

Broadcaster Mija purchased SK Hynix stocks at 2.7M won per share on June 18 and remains in a loss position as of 9:05 AM on the 6th, with shares trading at 1.596M won. Mija made the purchase after losing approximately 100M won on construction stock investments and seeing SK Hynix's price rising.

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly, a 2027 FOMC voter, is set to speak in about 10 minutes on August 6.

Manulife Financial reported H1 2026 core earnings of CAD 3.759 billion, up 10% year-over-year, with net revenue at CAD 3.257 billion, up 45% on a constant currency basis. Earnings per share reached CAD 1.85. In Q2 2026, core earnings totaled CAD 1.923 billion, up 12% year-over-year, while net reven

According to Financial News, South Korean broadcaster Mija bought SK Hynix shares at 2.7 million KRW on June 18, near the stock's all-time high. As of August 6, SK Hynix traded at 1.596 million KRW, leaving Mija with losses exceeding 1 million KRW per share. In a recent YouTube video with family

According to SEC Form 4 filing, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold approximately $350 million in Amazon stock on August 6, marking his first sale of the company's shares this year. After the sale, Bezos maintains an 8.16% stake in Amazon, remaining the company's largest