Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Iran attacked two oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a surge in international oil prices with Brent crude hovering around the $90 level. The attack comes as OPEC+ member countries announced plans to increase crude oil production in September. Market observers are watching w

According to MarketWatch, semiconductor stocks rebounded strongly over the last two trading days of last week as a leveraged artificial intelligence hedge fund was forced to liquidate positions, marking the strongest two-day gains for chip stocks since

The Economist published a column on May 1 (local time) titled 'South Korea's stock-market boom is collapsing spectacularly,' focusing on the sharp declines in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks. The British weekly stated that concerns about memory semiconductor prices nearing their peak

According to The Economist in its August 1 issue, South Korea's stock-market boom is collapsing spectacularly, with major semiconductor firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experiencing sharp share declines. The magazine noted that South Korea, as a top beneficiary of the AI chip boom, is now

According to Financial Times citing FactSet data, S&P 500 companies' net profits are forecast to rise 47.4% in the second quarter of 2026. AI infrastructure investment gains have expanded beyond technology firms to multiple industries, while elevated energy prices bolster energy sector results.

South Korea's National Pension Service resumed domestic stock rebalancing in July after postponing the process until end-June, facing operational challenges as the market experienced sharp declines and rebounds. The pension fund's domestic stock holdings reached 543.6 trillion won at end-May,

According to South Korea's National Pension Fund management division, the fund's domestic stock holdings reached 543.6 trillion Korean won as of May 31, representing 29.4% of total assets of 1,848.7 trillion won. This exceeded both the year's target

Korean stock market investor deposit funds declined nearly 20 trillion won in July compared to June, according to Korea Financial Investment Association statistics. The July daily average investor deposit funds totaled 109.91 trillion won, down from 129.84 trillion won in June, amid significant

According to Korea Financial Investment Association on August 3, South Korean stock market investor deposits fell 20 trillion won in July, declining to 104.66 trillion won on July 30. This marks a 35 trillion won decrease from the record high of 139.69 trillion won on

According to Morningstar and Business Insider, the research firm released a report setting Nvidia (NVDA-US) fair value at $280 per share on August 1, offering 40% upside from Friday's close of $200.75. Morningstar cited Nvidia's wide "economic moat" from its GPU chips, CUDA software ecosystem, and t

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDHUF (US Dollar vs Hungarian Forint) has dropped by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a deal to manage commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that handles roughly 20 million barrels of oil per day, representing about 20% of global oil supply. Negotiations began in late July 2026, following an April 2026 draft protocol that p

Bitcoin self-custody rates dropped to approximately 49% of total supply, down from around 78% in late 2022, according to Glassnode data cited by Bitcoin Magazine. The decline marks the first sustained reversal in Bitcoin's history of individual wallet holdings. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway handling roughly 20 million barrels of oil daily. Negotiations started in late July 2026, with Oman proposing a 50-50 split of transit lanes. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected this p

According to Glassnode data cited by Bitcoin Magazine, the share of Bitcoin held in self-custody dropped to approximately 49% from 78% in late 2022, marking the first decline in the metric in Bitcoin's history. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and ETPs now collectively hold approximately 1.3 million BTC,

According to E-Daily, on July 31, single-stock leveraged ETF trading volume fell 74.3% as regulatory restrictions on individual investors took effect, while foreign investor trading share dropped sharply to 27-32% from 38% in July. The decline reflects reduced speculative demand from retail

Korean retail investors accounted for an average 58.4% of daily trading volume in the KOSPI market from January through July, according to Korea Exchange data. The concentration peaked on April 6 when retail trading reached 69% of total market volume, with the single largest trading day occurring on

According to Korea Exchange, individual investors accounted for 58.4% of daily trading volume on the Korean stock market (KOSPI) year-to-date through July, significantly higher than the 17.9% share in the U.S. equity market, according to data cited by SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial

According to Jin10, Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil refinery operated by the Russian oil company in Saratov overnight on August 3, causing a fire. The facility is located approximately 730 kilometers southeast of Moscow and over 1,000 kilometers from Kyiv. Ukrainian forces also targeted a

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix drove KOSPI's record single-day point gain on May 31, when the index rose 1001.89 points (17.91%) to 6595.45 - the largest point increase in KOSPI history. The two semiconductor stocks contributed 68.4% of that day's gains, rising 26.81% and 29.95% respectively. The