Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Shenzhen Stock Exchange, MINIMAX-W, Luxshare-ICT, and Sanhuan Group were added to Hong Kong Stock Connect targets effective August 6.

According to Jin10 data, Chinese stock indices climbed on August 5. The Shanghai Composite Index (SSE) gained 1.47% to close at 3,878.43 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index surged 1.86% to 14,144.20 points. The SCI 50 (Sci-Tech 50 Index) led gains with a 4.78% rise to 1,693.67 points. In

According to Bitget market data, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 3% today, with SK Hynix declining 7% and Samsung Electronics down nearly 3%.

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said in recent comments that tariffs have a notable impact on inflation. However, some signs suggest the inflationary effects of tariffs are beginning to ease. Daly also noted that a resolution to the Middle East conflict could help lower inflation.

According to its Q2 earnings release on August 5, Galaxy Digital achieved a significant milestone with its data center division turning profitable for the first time. The unit posted adjusted EBITDA of $11 million in Q2, up from a loss of $0.9 million in the prior quarter. The company completed

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