Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Ambiq, the semiconductor company listed on the Mainboard of Singapore Exchange under the ticker AMQ on July 30 as part of a dual listing alongside its New York Stock Exchange presence under the ticker

Samsung Electronics announced record-breaking Q2 2026 financial results on July 30, with operating profit reaching 89.4924 trillion won and revenue totaling 171.4995 trillion won. The semiconductor (DS) division's memory business drove the performance as AI

US stock index futures rose in Asian trading on the morning of July 30, driven by Microsoft's strong after-hours performance following the Federal Reserve's rate hold decision. E-mini S&P500 futures climbed 0.26% to 7,370.25, while tech-heavy E-mini Nasdaq100 futures advanced 0.63% to 27,512.25,

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced on July 30 detailed regulatory amendments introducing cornerstone investor and pre-deal bookbuilding systems to the IPO market. The new rules require cornerstone investors to hold assets worth at least 20 times their subscription amount and

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission initiated deliberation proceedings against seven biofuel companies on the 30th for alleged bid-rigging, after submitting an audit report to the committee on the 29th. The FTC's audit office determined the companies — DS Dansuk, Aekyung

South Korea's KOSPI index has experienced significantly higher volatility than KOSDAQ year-to-date, with circuit breakers and side cars triggered more than twice as frequently. Market analysts attribute the elevated volatility to concentrated market structure, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix a

According to Meritz Securities research center director Lee Jin-woo in an interview with Munhwa Ilbo on July 30, South Korea's KOSPI index has collapsed due to heightened volatility as artificial intelligence investment profitability undergoes rigorous verification. The intensifying competition

According to The Economist, on July 29, the publication criticized South Korea's stock market structure, describing the market as a major experimental ground combining extreme state capitalism with speculative behavior. The analysis came as Korean tech stocks faced sharp declines after surging as a

According to BlockBeats, on July 30, South Korea's KOSPI index experienced a sharp selloff, falling from a June 19 high of 9,385.59 points to around 5,689 points—a 39% retreat, with intraday lows reaching nearly a 44% decline. The market shed approximately $2 trillion in value. The decline was

According to Prieus chief U.S. economist Blerina Uruci, the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged at its September meeting if oil prices do not surge significantly and inflation continues to decline, as reported by Jin10 on July 30. Market expectations for the Fed's September rate

Jingjie Xuchuang (SZSE: 300308) shares were officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 30. The latest price on the first day was HK$962, down HK$18 from the IPO offer price of HK$980, a decline of about 1.8%. The global offering comprised 54.5 million shares, with net proceeds of approximately HK$52.89B. The funds are mainly used for continued investment in the R&D of optical interconnect products (35%) and expanding global production capacity (30%). Jingjie Xuchuang’s HKEX listin

According to South Korea's Financial Services Commission, the country introduced detailed requirements for pre-marketing surveys and cornerstone investor systems on July 30, set to take effect on November 13. Cornerstone investors must hold assets equivalent to at least 20 times their pre-offering s

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. stock index futures rose on the morning of July 30 following the Federal Reserve's policy decision and strong earnings from Microsoft. E-mini S&P 500 futures gained 0.26% to 7,370.25, while E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.63% to 27,512.25. Microsoft shares

According to Yonhap Infomax, Samsung Electronics reported on July 30 record Q2 operating profit of 89.49 trillion won and sales revenue of 171.5 trillion won, up 56.4% and 28.1% respectively from Q1 2026. The semiconductor division drove results, with memory chip sales surging on strong artificial i

According to Jin10, China's ChiNext Index (A-share tech benchmark) fell to 3,200 intraday on July 30, declining 5.3% and wiping out all year-to-date gains. The index had surged nearly 35% earlier in 2026.

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (CAPR) stock declined 67% this week after an FDA advisory panel voted 9-3 against Deramiocel on Wednesday, marking the third consecutive session in the red with a 6% drop. The FDA's Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee concluded that Capricor had not

In Beijing time in the early hours of July 30, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released its latest interest rate decision, keeping the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%. This marked the Fed’s fifth consecutive meeting since January this year in holding policy steady. However, the real focus for the market is not the “no rate hike” itself. After the decision was released, Bitcoin surged from about $63,700 to near the $64,700 intrad

According to the FDA's Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee, on Wednesday (July 29), the panel voted 9-3 against Capricor Therapeutics' Deramiocel for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy-related cardiomyopathy. CAPR shares plunged 67% this week following the vote. Committee

Samsung Electronics’ stock (005930.KS) management disclosed on July 30 during the Q2 earnings conference call that the company has received direct memory procurement intentions from an AI frontier model developer and has also received requests for long-term supply contracts. Samsung Electronics explained that, because it cannot obtain sufficient AI infrastructure capacity from hyperscale cloud service providers, the AI frontier model company is turning to purchasing memory directly and is asking

According to Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on July 30, a survey of 204 firms—including 102 listed and 102 unlisted companies—found that only 3 in 10 enterprises view the stock market positively for their business operations. Despite the finding, companies across both direct and indirect fi