Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, increased its holdings by 0.856 tons compared to the previous day, bringing total holdings to 1,052.844 tons.

According to Jin10, EFG International economist Sam Jochim forecasted on September 18 that the Bank of Japan will likely raise rates approximately every three months as underlying inflation approaches 2%. He expects the next rate adjustment will be a hike, with the tightening cycle continuing

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 31 years, but two policy board members appointed by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae voted against the increase, marking the first dissent since the current tightening cycle began. Market analysts assessed the decision as

Capital Market Institute experts identified exit market activation as the top priority for productive finance at a panel discussion held on the 18th at Conrad Hotel Grand Ballroom in Yeouido, marking the institute's 29th anniversary. Panelists from policy investment institutions, venture capital

According to Yonhap Infomax, on September 18, South Korean government bond yields fell across all maturities, with the yield curve flattening. The 3-year benchmark yield declined 1.0 basis point to 4.035%, the 10-year fell 4.4 basis points to 4.447%, and the 30-year dropped 4.6 basis points to 4.564

According to Yonhapinfomax, Oracle stock rose 7% over two days following the Federal Reserve's interest rate increase on September 16, closing at $150.59 on September 17. The stock gained 5.19% on September 17 alone. Motleyfool attributed the rally to positive sentiment around OpenAI's ongoing

Top-performing investors at Mirae Asset Securities net-bought Samsung Electronics preferred shares (ticker 005935) most heavily on the 18th morning, with the stock trading at 196,200 won, up 1.50% from the previous trading day. The buying interest stems from persistent market expectations that Samsu

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 17th (local time) announced an innovation exemption plan allowing tokenized stocks for the next five years, with the measure taking immediate effect. The announcement came two days after the Senate rejected the Clarity Act, which aimed to

According to Bank of Korea, the Korean won weakened to 1382.2 per dollar on Friday (September 18), reaching its highest level in three weeks. The intraday high touched 1388.2 won, approaching 1390. The rally was driven by surging crude oil prices and a U.S. interest rate increase. Dubai crude

BNK Investment & Securities, a regional financial holding company subsidiary, has extended the tenure of CEO Shin Myung-ho by one year in a recent year-end personnel decision, continuing a pattern shift toward longer executive terms that began in 2019. Since converting to a securities firm in 2009,

High-performing investors at Mirae Asset Securities net purchased Samsung Electronics preferred stock (005935) as the top pick on the morning of the 18th, followed by Lotte Energy Materials (020150) and TMC (217590). The top 1% performers by investment return over the recent 1 month bought Samsung E

According to Mirae Asset Securities, on September 18, top-performing investors (those ranked in the top 1% by returns over the past month) were most actively buying Samsung Electronics preferred shares, which traded up 1.50% to 196,200 Korean won as of 11 a.m. The buying interest reflects

According to JPMorgan Chase's latest Asia Technology Strategy Report, semiconductor equipment will emerge as the supply chain's most critical bottleneck around 2027, as AI infrastructure investment continues to expand beyond current expectations. Analysts project that seven major

From 00:00 to 04:00 (UTC) on September 18, 2026, BTC edged up 0.07% over the four-hour period, with its price ranging from 76,379.1 to 76,467.2 USDT and volatility at just 0.12%. Although BTC rose 1.22% over 24 hours to $77,461.6, four-hour candlestick volume was only 176.58 BTC, indicating a slight price gain accompanied by moderate volume expansion but limited market participation. Overall, the market showed a cautious rebound. The main driver of this move was the expectation that the DXY, fol

Goldman Sachs maintained its bullish long-term gold price forecast in a report on the 18th, projecting gold will reach $5,400 per ounce by the end of 2007, despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates and signaling potential further increases. Analyst Lina Thomas stated the firm is keeping its

According to Financial Times, on September 18, the Venezuelan government and opposition reached near-agreement to transfer approximately $4 billion in gold reserves held at the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Interim President Rodriguez's government would gain legal

According to Guru Club, onshore and offshore Chinese yuan both surged through the 6.70 level against the U.S. dollar on September 18. The strength was driven by the U.S. dollar index retreating after the Federal Reserve's rate hike effects dissipated, combined with the Chinese yuan's midpoint

According to Goldman Sachs analyst Lina Thomas on September 18, the firm maintained its year-end 2027 gold price target of $5,400 per ounce but lowered its year-end 2026 target to $4,650 per ounce from $4,900. The downgrade reflects near-term headwinds from potential Federal Reserve rate hikes,

According to Bloomberg, on September 18, shareholders of digital asset treasury companies have accumulated losses of approximately $50 billion, prompting retail and institutional investors to intensify scrutiny of employee compensation, equity incentives, and related-party transactions. Artemis

According to South China Morning Post, on September 18, Japan's 10-year government bond yields hit 3.03%, reaching their highest level in 30 years, while 30-year yields approached 4.1%. The Bank of Japan's expected 25 basis-point rate hike is expected to push yields further higher. The surge in Jap