Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Huatai Securities, the brokerage released research on September 17 predicting lower necessity for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike in October, citing declining fiscal impulse, oil price pressures on consumer spending, and tightening financial conditions. The firm forecasts a December ra

According to CME FedWatch data, the Federal Reserve's October meeting has a 50.2% probability of maintaining interest rates unchanged and a 49.8% probability of raising rates by 25 basis points.

Lee Jin-woo, Research Center Director at Meritz Securities, stated in an interview on the 17th with Yonhap Infomax that the US Federal Reserve's rate hike would burden Korean stocks but the shock would be limited. The assessment followed Fed Chair Kevin Wash's indication of potential additional rate

SpaceX stock rose 5.15% to close at $150.88 on the 16th ahead of the company's 14th Starship test flight scheduled for the 22nd at its Starbase facility in southern Texas. The upcoming launch represents the first flight attempt since a successful test in August. SpaceX announced via its official X a

According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) statement today, the benchmark lending rate was raised by 25 basis points to 4.25%, marking the first rate adjustment since 2023. The move mirrors the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy action on the same day and is designed to maintain the Hong Kong d

According to SpaceX's official X post on September 14, SpaceX stock rose 5.15% to $150.88 on September 16 ahead of the company's Starship's 14th test flight scheduled for September 22 at Starbase in South Texas. This marks the first flight attempt since a

The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points in a unanimous decision on the 17th, pushing the US 10-year Treasury yield above 5% to 5.0240% (up 2.20bp). Lee Seung-woo, Research Center Director at Yuanta Securities, warned that the rate increase significantly burdens the

According to Groon Club, former President Donald Trump stated on September 17 that the Russia-Ukraine war is the most difficult conflict to resolve. Trump also attributed rising diesel prices to the Ukraine war, citing it as a key factor driving energy

According to Citi, the bank's strategists exited their short USD/CAD position on Wednesday, September 17, citing a miscalculation on the Federal Reserve's stance. The team, led by Daniel Tobon, originally initiated the trade on September 2 at 1.3854, with a target of 1.35 and a stop-loss at 1.3990.

According to Guru Club, spot gold broke through $4,280 per ounce on September 17, up 0.39% intraday.

South Korean financial authorities are reviewing the reintroduction of 'interest rate cap mortgage loans' that limit borrowers' exposure to rising interest rates, according to financial sector sources on September 17. The review follows the Bank of Korea's consecutive rate increases in July and

According to South Korea's financial authorities on September 17, financial regulators are reviewing the reintroduction of capped-rate mortgage products designed to limit borrowers' interest rate increases amid rising central bank rates. The policy move comes as global central banks

From 23:00 on September 16, 2026, to 00:00 the following day (UTC), BTC closed 0.23% higher on the 1-hour candlestick, with a price range of 75646.5–75845.5 USDT and an Ampl of 0.26%. BTC’s current offer is approximately $76,219, up 0.61% over the past 24 hours, and is showing a weak rebound from its lows following the previous 4.9% plunge triggered by the failure of a regulatory bill. The Filled Amount was only 147.17 BTC, an extremely low level for the recent period, reflecting severely insuff

Five major South Korean banks maintained mortgage rate ceilings near 7% as of September 16, with the 5-year fixed mortgage rate reaching 6.91% despite recent interest rate cuts. The Federal Reserve raised its federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75-4.00% following a two-day FOMC

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's central bank announced heightened vigilance on financial and forex markets today (September 17), citing Middle East tensions, fluctuating oil prices, and AI sector uncertainty as key risks. Deputy Governor Min-Soo Kwon noted that major central banks

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 17, South Korea's five major banks' 5-year fixed mortgage rates reached 6.91% on September 16, down 0.41 percentage points from the previous week but approaching the 7% threshold. The rates remain 0.7 percentage points higher than end-2025 levels, driven by r

South Korea's Financial Services Commission and Korea Exchange will host Korea Premium Weeks 2026 from May 28 to June 16, bringing together 42 institutions and 55 listed companies for approximately 25 events targeting global institutional investors. The government will explain capital market

According to Hyundai Securities analysis, on September 18, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%-4.00% at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Hyundai Securities expects one additional rate hike within the year,