Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Domestic securities firms in South Korea continue to post record-high earnings this year, yet their stock performance remains sluggish in the equity market. The KOSPI securities industry index stood at 5,081.33 on the previous trading day

According to MarketWatch, the Federal Reserve is expected to resume rate hikes next week, with market odds for one rate increase at approximately 86%, as the U.S. core consumer price index (CPI) for August came in above expectations. The 2-year Treasury yield rose approximately 8 basis points to 4.6

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's KOSPI securities industry index fell to 5,081.33 on September 11, down 1.15 percent from the previous session. The index peaked at 10,070.75 in May during the market rally but has since retreated, with analyst Kim Sung-hun from Hyundai Motor Securities

According to Strategy, Bitcoin is transitioning from a speculative asset to a foundational digital capital market asset, according to the Bitcoin Investor Guide released today (Sept. 13). The guide attributes Bitcoin's long-term value to scarcity, open access, global liquidity, and independent

According to Odaily, tokenized stock trading on Base reached $730.9 million over the past 30 days. Aerodrome accounted for $557.1 million of this total, representing 76% of all trading volume, while Uniswap v4 recorded $139.3 million.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated on the 11th that conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine have led to rising energy costs, which in turn have pushed up all prices. In an interview with French newspaper Ouest-France published on the 11th, Lagarde

According to ECB, on September 10, the European Central Bank raised its three main policy rates by 25 basis points. ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that energy cost increases stemming from Middle East tensions and Russia-Ukraine conflict have driven persistent inflation, with the eurozone

Amorepacific set a consolidated revenue target of KRW 4.95 trillion for BY27 (July 2024 through the first half of 2025), a 10.2% increase from KRW 4.492 trillion in the same period a year earlier, and established an operating

According to South Korea's financial regulator filing from September 12, Amorepacific set revenue guidance of 4.95 trillion won for the second half of 2026 through the first half of 2027, targeting 10.2% year-over-year growth. The cosmetics conglomerate expects operating profit margins of 11-12%,

According to ECB President Christine Lagarde on September 13, the artificial intelligence sector's asset valuations are very high and the sector could experience a correction, though timing remains uncertain. Lagarde also highlighted that the European economy demonstrates resilience despite

International oil prices surpassed $100 per barrel across all three major benchmarks as Middle East military conflicts intensified, according to Korean government ministries and international financial markets on September 13. The surge in Brent

According to Yonhapinfomax, all three major international crude benchmarks—Brent, WTI (West Texas Intermediate), and Dubai crude—surged past $100 per barrel on September 11, driven by escalating Middle East conflict and supply chain disruptions. Dubai crude, which serves as the reference for South

According to Yonhap News, the Federal Reserve's policy meeting (FOMC) this week (September 15-16) is widely expected to result in an interest rate increase, with futures markets reflecting over 85% probability as of September 11. Recent economic data supports higher rates: August's core consumer

According to Jin10, Indonesia's central bank governor Destri Damayanti emphasized on September 12 during the BRICS summit in New Delhi that BRICS nations should develop cross-border local currency payments to protect their economies against geopolitical risks. During a meeting with India's central b

According to ChainCatcher, Tesla will unveil its next-generation Roadster electric supercar during an event scheduled for October 1.

According to Axios on September 13, the United States is gradually losing its position as the default option for other countries to purchase weapons and store funds. The report also noted that the U.S. is declining in attractiveness to foreign

Coinbase launched SPCXc, a tokenized version of SpaceX stock, on its Base platform. According to Token Terminal, SPCXc generated $6.6 million in decentralized exchange trading volume within 24 hours of launch. The move expands Coinbase's tokenized stock offerings, allowing retail investors to

According to Bloomberg, Italy's second-largest bank UniCredit is considering expanding its digital asset services to include crypto asset custody. The Milan-based lender is evaluating technology providers to build infrastructure for holding digital assets and supporting trading activities. The

According to BlockBeats, Strategy released the Bitcoin Investor Guide on September 13, positioning Bitcoin as a foundation asset of digital capital markets rather than mere speculation. The guide, dated September 7 and authored for professional investors, banks, and asset allocators, argues Bitcoin