Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Foreign investment banks maintain forecasts for KOSPI to reach 10,000 points despite ongoing large-scale selling by foreign investors in Korean stocks. JP Morgan set a 12-month KOSPI target of 12,500, Goldman Sachs projected 12,000, and Nomura estimated 11,000, according to the financial investment

According to Seoul Economic Daily, on September 6, global investment banks maintained their 10,000 KOSPI breakthrough targets despite mounting foreign selling pressure and domestic brokerages cutting their forecasts. JPMorgan set a 12-month KOSPI target of 12,500, while Goldman Sachs and Nomura targ

According to Bloomberg, PIMCO's flagship balanced fund is reducing exposure to U.S. mega-cap technology stocks and shifting allocation toward Asian AI equipment suppliers, Chinese financial stocks, and healthcare holdings. Fund manager Emmanuel Sharef cited elevated valuations and surging AI

Spotify is expanding its superfan-centered monetization strategy with features highly compatible with K-POP, according to analyst Im Do-young from Daol Investment & Securities. Superfans represent only 2% of an artist's monthly listeners but account for over 18% of total streaming and 50% of

According to KB Securities Research Center, South Korea's Future Response Fund, launching in 2027 with total resources of 162.3 trillion won, will have approximately 96.9 trillion won in surplus reserves. KB Securities estimates up to 50% of these surplus funds could flow into domestic bond

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service found that 71.8% of target-return fund investors from 2025 through the first half of 2026 chose A-class products with front-load fees, despite average investment periods shrinking to 57 days. The FSS held its 4th Consumer Risk Response Council on

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), over 71.8% of target-date fund investors opted for front-loaded fee A-class shares from 2025 through the first half of 2026. The FSS, led by Chairman Lee Chan-jin, held its Fourth Consumer Risk Response Council meeting on Sept 6 to

According to data submitted by the Financial Supervisory Service to National Assembly member Yi Jong-wook in early September, credit card debt among South Koreans aged 60 and above rose 6.9% to 10.9 trillion won as of end-July, compared to end-2025. Insurance policy loan debt for the same age

US natural gas futures prices are expected to rebound starting next year as El Niño effects subside around year-end, according to Daishin Securities. Despite entering the seasonal heating demand period with October contracts, Henry Hub natural gas futures remain weak due to El Niño-driven

According to Daishin Securities, U.S. natural gas futures prices are expected to rebound starting next year as El Niño effects dissipate by year-end. The current weakness in Henry Hub natural gas prices, despite seasonal

As of the 25th of last month, 238 Korean stocks failed to meet listing maintenance requirements, affecting 3.126 million retail investors holding shares valued at 7.85 trillion won as of last year-end, according to data submitted to lawmaker Park Min-gyu by Korea Exchange. The group includes 61

According to Financial News, as of August 25, 238 companies on South Korea's KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets fell below listing maintenance requirements based on share price or market capitalization. Among them, 177 companies were listed on KOSDAQ and 61 on KOSPI. The 3.13 million retail shareholders

According to ChainCatcher, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index currently stands at 74 as of September 6, up 2 points from the previous day, according to Coinglass data.

According to Cathie Wood on X this week, Bitcoin is decoupling from gold while companies embracing AI are accelerating job creation, signaling stronger real economic growth and a powerful deflationary cycle driven by technological progress. The market is still pricing according to the "old

South Korea's bond-hybrid exchange-traded fund market reached 24.3725 trillion won in assets under management as of the 3rd, marking a 59.1% increase from 15.3208 trillion won at the end of January, according to financial data provider FnGuide. The surge reflects investor demand for products that co

According to F&Guide, South Korea's bond-mixed ETF market reached 24.37 trillion won in net assets as of September 3, up 59.1% from 15.32 trillion won at the end of January. Domestic bond-mixed ETFs specifically surged 64.6% to 15.6 trillion won over the same period. The funds combine stocks and bo

Starting in mid-August 2026, global investors are rotating into Chinese equity derivatives, rotating away from expensive Korean and Japanese semiconductor plays. Perpetual futures tied to Unitree Robotics surpassed $105 million in 24-hour trade volume following its IPO, while CXMT, a Chinese

Russia and Ukraine face escalating air threats involving civilian airliners that risk triggering broader conflict, according to an expert warning. The ongoing conflict, unresolved since the 2022 invasion, has seen increased drone activity and long-range aerial strikes from both sides. Markets are re

According to AFP and Reuters, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on September 5 that it attacked three oil tankers transiting unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz and three U.S.-linked vessels in other waters. The IRGC characterized the strikes as

South Korean bond markets will monitor US inflation indicators during the week of September 7-11 ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Fed Governor Christopher Waller stated on September 3 (local time) that he would support holding the benchmark rate steady if inflation data