Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to multiple securities research firms, China's alcohol sector has entered a consolidation phase at the bottom as of 2026, with structural recovery signals emerging. Moutai's recent price increases on its i-Moutai platform serve as a key sentiment indicator for high-end liquor consumption s

According to Jin10, crude oil's upward movement on August 3 provided support for fuel oil costs, with traders maintaining higher pricing expectations. Middle East tensions and downstream risk aversion drove spot demand, though market buying sentiment remained subdued. Fuel oil trading was expected t

According to interbank market data, China's benchmark government bond yields fell across the board during early trading on August 3. The 30-year ultra-long special government bond yield declined 1 basis point to 2.1750%, while the 10-year government bond yield dropped 0.3 basis point to 1.6980%,

According to Jin10, the CFETS-NEX RMB funding sentiment index rose to 51 as of 08:45 on August 3, up 2 points from 16:00 yesterday. Large banks, mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions reported indices of 50, 52, and 50 respectively, each up 2 points. On a scale of 0 to 100, 50 indicates

South Korea's government announced on August 3rd the reform of the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) into a comprehensive sovereign wealth fund capable of domestic strategic investment, with emphasis on strengthening independence. The reform establishes a separate strategic investment account

Four major South Korean financial holding company chairmen have postponed summer vacation plans in early August as urgent financial issues demand attention. Yang Jong-hee of KB Financial, Jin Ok-dong of Shinhan Financial, Ham Young-joo of Hana Financial, and Lim Jong-ryong of Woori Financial have

According to the South Korean government on August 3, Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) will be restructured from a savings-focused fund into a comprehensive sovereign wealth fund with enhanced independence for strategic domestic

According to a regulatory filing on August 3, South Korean energy company S-Oil reported second-quarter consolidated revenue of 11.34 trillion won and operating profit of 965 billion won, marking a return to profitability compared with a loss in the same period last

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index surged 1,001.89 points to 6,595.45 today, while the KOSDAQ rose 74.98 points to 719.76. In the U.S., major indices also advanced, with the Dow Jones climbing 276.97 points to 52,485.03, the S&P 500 gaining 52.09 points to 7,489.72,

According to Yonhapinfomax, Canadian financial markets, including the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), closed on August 3 for Civic Day, a statutory holiday first designated in Toronto in 1969 to provide residents with time for rest and outdoor

According to Guru Club, spot gold broke below $4,060 per ounce today (August 3), rising 0.36% intraday.

According to Guru Club, the Japanese yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar on August 3, with USD/JPY breaking above the 156 level during the trading session, up approximately 1% intraday.

According to Jin10, major global stock indices closed higher on July 31 (last Friday). China's market led gains, with the ChiNext Index rising 3.06% and the Sci-Tech 50 Index up 2.99%, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.72% and the Shenzhen Component climbed 2.21%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index ed

According to Yonhapnews, KOSPI declined 4–5% on August 3 following profit-taking after a historic rally on the previous trading day. At 9:21 a.m., the index was down 284.56 points (4.31%) to 6,310.89. Major stocks, including Samsung Electronics, fell

According to Jin10, the U.S. dollar fell sharply against the Japanese yen on August 3, dropping 170 pips in 15 minutes to break below the 156 level for the first time since May 6. USD/JPY declined more than 1% during the

On Aug 3 morning, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares fell on profit-taking following a recent surge. Samsung Electronics traded at 241,500 Korean won, down 8.00%, while SK Hynix dropped 6.81% to 1,588,000 won, according to Seoul stock market data. Market analysts view the decline as cooling

On August 3, Samsung Mulsan, Samsung Life, and SK Square shares declined in early trading on the KOSPI market. Samsung Mulsan fell 4.98% to 334,000 Korean won, while Samsung Life dropped approximately 4%, attributed to profit-taking selloffs in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix

The Nikkei 225 index declined 2% during intraday trading on August 3.

According to Guru Club, JPY/USD surged over 100 pips on August 3, hitting a daily high of 156.39.