Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Credo Technology reported FY2027 Q1 revenue of $479 million, up 114.7% year-over-year, as the AI cluster copper cable pioneer diversifies its growth strategy into optical transceivers. The company raised its annual revenue growth guidance from over 80% to over 85%, with adjusted operating margin

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have collectively purchased 31.338 trillion won in Korean stocks through share buyback programs from August 20 to the 16th, exceeding half of their planned volumes. The buybacks have acted as a market stabilizer as foreign investors, individuals, and institutions

According to investment banking sources on September 17, Mirae Asset Asset Management established a fund investing approximately $50 million in Applied Data Centers (ADC), a Nasdaq-listed artificial intelligence data center platform co-developed by Applied Digital and Macquarie. The fund will

According to Mirae Asset Securities' official filing on September 17, the company halted its acquisition of U.S. retail brokerage platform Public.com. The South Korean securities firm disclosed that while it had previously reviewed the deal, it decided to suspend further evaluation of the

According to Wang Yifeng, deputy director of Guolian Securities Research Institute, China's foreign exchange market has remained stable since August, with the yuan trading steady-to-strong against the dollar amid two-way fluctuations. Cross-border capital flows have continued to show net inflows, de

According to Bloomberg, the board of Tata Sons is reportedly seeking to extend its chairman's tenure and approve the company's public listing plan.

Korea Investment & Securities (credit rating AA-) plans to conduct a demand forecast on October 1 and issue 250 billion won in public corporate bonds on October 13, with the amount expandable to 500 billion won based on investor demand. This

Jusung Engineering's stock surged 636.46% since the first trading day of this year on January 2, pushing its market capitalization to 9.48 trillion won and securing the 4th position on South Korea's KOSDAQ market. The rally reflects a broader shift in KOSDAQ's leadership from biotechnology to

Matt Maricevich, Head of Product and Capital Markets at TRADR ETFs, advised Korean investors to establish clear exit strategies when trading leveraged exchange-traded funds during an interview with Seoul Economic Daily on the 17th. Maricevich stated that Korean investors tend to hold leveraged ETFs

Matt Marikevich, Head of Products and Capital Markets at TRADR ETFs, advised in an interview on the 17th that Korean investors should establish clear exit strategies when trading leveraged exchange-traded funds, noting that Korean investors tend to hold leveraged ETFs longer than their US

According to investment banking industry sources, Korean Investment Finance Group (credit rating AA-) is planning to issue up to 500 billion won in public corporate bonds next month. The company will conduct a roadshow on October 1, with an initial 250 billion won issuance planned for October 13, ex

Hyundai Motor Group's three listed companies lost over 100 trillion won in combined market capitalization over a three-month period ending on the 17th, with analysts examining whether yen appreciation could trigger a rebound. The market cap of Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Hyundai Mobis fell 39.1%

South Korea's KOSPI index gained 41.48 points to 6,759.45 on September 17, up 0.62%, after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% and signaled possible further increases. The market had pre-reflected the rate increase expectations, while a decline in int

Thermo Fisher Scientific closed at 648.43 USD on the 16th (local time), up 1.1% from the previous trading day, according to Investing.com on the 17th. The stock reached an intraday high of 653.4 USD, setting a new 52-week record. The company has gained 37.2% over the past three months, bringing

According to Shanghai International Energy Exchange announcement on September 17, a group of related accounts exceeded daily intraday opening transaction limits on certain contracts, violating Article 16 of the exchange's abnormal trading behavior management rules. The exchange has imposed trading o

According to Korea Exchange, Joosung Engineering shares surged 636% year-to-date, reaching a market capitalization of 9.48 trillion Korean won on September 17 and climbing to fourth place on KOSDAQ. The stock now trails third-ranked Ecopro ByProducts by only 565 billion won. The rally reflects

According to the Korea Exchange, Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Hyundai Mobis saw their combined market capitalization drop by over 100 trillion won (39.1%) from June 15 to September 17. Hyundai Motor fell 43.9%, Hyundai Mobis declined 40.5%, and Kia dropped 27.8%. The decline was driven by diminishing ro

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), which manages 317 trillion yen (approximately 3000 trillion won) as of end of June, recently contacted South Korea's National Pension Service requesting guidance on alternative investment strategies, according to an official familiar with the

According to TRADR ETFs executive Matt Marikevich in a September 17 interview with Seoul Economic Daily, Korean investors hold 9% of the firm's $5 billion in assets under management and should establish

According to local media, South Korea's KOSPI index closed down 2.56 points (0.04%) at 6,715.41 on September 17, despite the U.S. Federal Reserve raising its benchmark rate by 0.25% to 3.75%-4.00% earlier in the day. Foreign investors led net selling at 2.28 trillion won, while individuals and