Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Kiwoom Securities issued 400 billion won in subordinated bonds on September 18, marking the company's first-ever issuance of such instruments in its history. The securities firm fully subscribed the bonds from institutional investors including insurance companies and asset managers to expand its

According to the Investment Banking Industry, Kiwoom Securities issued 400 billion won in subordinated bonds on September 18, marking the company's first issuance of such securities. The entire offering was placed with institutional investors including insurance companies and asset management

ECB Deputy Governor Boris Vujcic said on September 18 that Eurozone economic growth could slow this autumn if prices remain elevated. Sustained inflation affecting household incomes and consumer behavior would dampen GDP growth, he noted. Vujcic added that while energy prices influence rate-path pri

Han Ji-young, a research analyst at Kiwoom Securities' Investment Strategy Team, published 'Don't Sell Leading Stocks Carelessly' on the 17th. The book compiles three years of daily morning market commentary titled 'Thoughts Before Market Open' and establishes criteria for when to buy, hold, and

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's government bond yields fell across the board on September 18, even as Japan's central bank raised rates. The 3-year yield dropped 2.8 basis points to 4.035%, while the 10-year yield fell 4.0 basis points to 4.466%. Foreign investors bought 13,621 contracts

SK Hynix ADR will be included in the Vaneck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) effective September 21, 2026, according to the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index semi-annual review announced on September 18. The ADR will hold a 5% weighting in the fund, with the MVIS index review anticipating

Han Ji-young, head researcher at Kiwoom Securities' investment strategy team, published a new book titled "Do Not Sell Leading Stocks Recklessly" on September 17. Based on three years of morning market commentary, the book provides criteria for identifying when to buy, hold, and sell leading

According to Bitget, Intel (INTC) shares gained more than 3% in pre-market trading today.

According to BlockBeats citing GMGN data, on September 18, INU, a Meme coin on Robinhood Chain paired with tokenized Apple stock (AAPL), hit a market cap of $15 million—its all-time high—with a 24-hour gain of 164% and trading volume of $3.5 million. INU uses the INU/AAPL trading pair to provide li

Kim Young-ik, an adjunct professor at Sogang University's Graduate School of Economics, appeared on KBS YouTube channel 'Money Ola' on the 15th and predicted that the KOSPI index may fall below 5200 in the first half of next year. The professor noted that KOSPI peaked at 9385 during trading in

Eurozone's unadjusted current account totaled 3.65 billion euros in July, down from 4.69 billion euros in the previous month.

Eurozone's seasonally adjusted current account declined to 27.628 billion euros in July, down from 35.1 billion euros in the previous month, according to official economic data.

The European Central Bank's 3-year inflation expectations for the eurozone climbed to 2.9% in August, exceeding the forecast of 2.80% and rising from the previous reading of 2.70%.

According to Kim Young-ik, a Sogang University economics professor, on September 15 via KBS YouTube channel "Money Ola," South Korea's KOSPI index could plunge below the 5,200 level in the first half of 2027, following its June peak of 9,385. Kim cited mounting headwinds including U.S. 10-year

According to Blue Owl Capital's presentation at the Korea Investment Corporation's (KIC) 32nd New York Financial Forum on September 17, the global digital infrastructure market is projected to exceed $1 trillion, driven by accelerating cloud computing and artificial intelligence adoption. Matt

According to Gate data, USD/JPY broke above 157.5 on September 18, now trading at 157.504. The currency pair rose 1.2% over the past 24 hours.

According to Guru Club, on June 4, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5,688.574 points, marking the lowest level since December 2020.

According to Ledger Insights, Partior announced on September 18 that it has integrated with the London Stock Exchange Group's Digital Settlement House (DiSH), enabling its settlement banks to aggregate and settle bilateral balances around the clock. The network currently includes settlement banks

The Eurozone will release its July seasonally adjusted current account balance shortly. The reading is expected to provide updated insights into the region's trade and investment flows.

According to ChainCatcher, Fei Xiaohao and AIX Incubator are hosting the GWDC 2026 Innovation Forum on September 29 in Seoul, South Korea, with a focus on stock tokenization, Web3, and AI. The event is expected to draw 5,000 participants. Confirmed speakers and attendees include Justin Sun (TRON fo