Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to First Metro Securities, the brokerage upgraded Megawide Construction Corporation's year-end target price to P7.50 per share on August 31, indicating a 57% upside from its August 28 closing price of P4.50. The upgrade is anchored on the company's participation in the 4PH affordable

GS E&C faces mounting interest expense pressure as floating-rate debt expanded, with sensitivity reaching 43.8 billion won per 100 basis point rate increase as of the first half of this year. The company's floating-rate borrowings grew from 3.256 trillion won in 2022 to 4.3875 trillion won in

According to Jin10, CBOT soybean oil futures jumped 1.9% on Thursday as crude oil surged above $105, driven by concerns over shipping disruptions amid escalating Middle East tensions. Soybean oil, a key feedstock for biodiesel, moves closely with crude prices; rising oil costs boost biodiesel

According to Jin10 Futures, CBOT corn futures closed up 1.1% on Thursday, driven by rising crude oil prices and concerns over U.S. corn production. Traders adjusted positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's closely watched supply-demand report, which will assess damage from summer

Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index declined 0.2% month-on-month in August, missing expectations of a 0.00% increase and falling from the prior month's 0.10% gain.

Japan's domestic corporate goods price index rose 7.6% year-over-year in August, exceeding the forecast of 7.40% and up from 7.20% in July, according to official data.

South Korea's nominal gross national income (GNI) is projected to grow more than 20% in 2026 even if the second half shows zero quarter-on-quarter growth, according to calculations based on Bank of Korea data released September 11. Deputy Governor Park Jong-woo highlighted the exceptional strength o

Woori Financial Group transformed its business portfolio one year after acquiring Dongyang Life and ABL Life in July last year, raising its non-bank profit share from 6.9% to 22.3% in the first half of this year. The group completed the acquisitions for a combined KRW 1.5469 trillion to reduce its d

According to Citigroup, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise its policy rate twice more in 2026, bringing the final rate to 4.85%, up from the bank's previous forecast of 4.60%. The forecast revision reflects dual-speed economic growth, driven by deepening real estate adjustments and i

According to Yonhapinfomax, Hana Financial Group acquired a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange operator, for approximately 1.0033 trillion won (about $750 million) through a board decision in May 2025. The acquisition was completed through a purchase of 2.284 millio

According to Yonhapinfomax, Woori Financial Group raised its non-banking profit share from 6.9% to 22.3% within one year following the completion of its acquisition of Dongyang Life and ABL Life for 1.55 trillion won in July 2025. The group previously lacked insurance subsidiaries, and the acquisiti

According to CNBC, U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates hit 7.07% on September 10, marking the highest level since May of last year. The rate climbed 10 basis points compared to the previous day. Housing-related stocks declined sharply in regular trading. The State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

According to Jin10, overnight (September 11), Australia's 3-year government bond yield surged 18 basis points to 5.03%, while the 10-year yield jumped 13 basis points to 5.38%, both marking their highest levels since May 2011. The move was driven by a decline in U.S. Treasuries following

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is preparing to expand its global data center capacity from approximately 12 gigawatts today to more than 38 gigawatts by 2032, Bloomberg reported. The plan addresses severe server shortages that recently forced the tech giant to turn away cloud and AI clients, restrict

According to Guru Club, Oracle's cloud bookings exceeded $30 billion in its fiscal 2027 first quarter, pushing remaining performance obligations (RPO) to $66.4 billion. The milestone reflects continued momentum in the company's cloud infrastructure and services segment, driven by accelerating

U.S. Treasury Secretary Benson responded to criticism of his intervention in the debt market, denying that it contradicts Federal Reserve Chair Walsh's July statement on letting markets price freely without central bank influence. Benson said critics are trying to "create a false narrative of

US financial markets declined on September 10 (US Eastern Time) as multiple pressures converged: President Donald Trump's pledge to distribute $5,000 to every adult citizen if winning the November election, August Producer Price Index rising 0.4% month-over-month, and escalating Middle East

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. stock markets declined significantly on September 10 (U.S. Eastern Time) amid escalating geopolitical tensions over the Iran conflict, rising inflation concerns, and President Donald Trump's pledge to distribute $5,000 cash to each U.S. citizen if re-elected in

Jim Paulsen, former chief investment strategist at Leuthold Group, warned that the possibility of an unexpected recession cannot be ruled out as current conditions continue to burden economic activity. Paulsen attributed the heightened risk to economic policy factors including high bond yields,