Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Japanese 10-year government bond yields traded at 3.01% in current morning trading, marking the highest level in 30 years and signaling a shift in global capital flows as Japanese investors reduce overseas bond holdings. The yield surge stems from Japanese institutions reallocating portfolios

US stock index futures edged lower on the morning of September 3rd in Asian markets, with E-mini S&P500 futures down 0.05% to 7,673.00 at 9:24 AM Korean time, despite the previous night's rebound on Wall Street that ended a three-day losing streak. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams to

Professor Koo Seong-kwon of Myongji College spoke on September 3 at a forum titled '2027 Digital Asset Tax System Review' held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, highlighting tax classification issues in South Korea's upcoming digital asset

According to News1, on September 3, Broadcom reported Q3 AI chip revenue of $16.7 billion, up 221% year-over-year and 54% quarter-over-quarter. The company raised its full-year 2028 AI chip revenue guidance to $230 billion, up from prior expectations, driven by rising adoption of custom

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 3, Japan's 10-year government bond yields surged to 3.01%, marking the highest level in three decades. The rally reflects a broader shift in capital flows as Japanese investors begin repatriating overseas assets and rotating toward domestic investments due to

According to BlockBeats, on September 3, Pons, a token issuance platform on the Robinhood blockchain, added support for multiple stock token trading pairs, including Snap, Lululemon, Figma, Moderna, and Pfizer, according to the official platform

KOSPI-listed company Hyein experienced a three-day consecutive stock decline from August 31 to September 2, dropping 2.29%, 13.08%, and 11.61% respectively, following a 195% surge from early August to August 28 that made it the top-performing KOSPI stock during that period. The decline was driven

Nasdaq-listed Chinese agricultural product supplier Farmmi's stock surged 350% on September 3, with Filled Amount exceeding 720 million shares—nearly 90 times the stock's average daily Filled Amount. The surge was directly related to activity involving the meme coin JINQIAN on Robinhood Chain, where JINQIAN trades on-chain against the FAMI token corresponding to Farmmi's stock ticker. Farmmi Stock Surge Data According to The Block, Farmmi (FAMI) performed as follows on September 3 (Wednesday): I

The U.S. dollar to Japanese yen exchange rate (USD/JPY) touched 158 today, marking the first time since August 10. The pair declined 0.44% intraday.

According to Newsis, shares of Hyein, a South Korean publicly listed company, fell to 9,520 won on September 2 following a three-day consecutive decline. The stock dropped 2.29% on August 31, 13.08% on September 1, and 11.61% on September 2, marking a sharp reversal after surging

According to Jin10, on Sept 3, gold bars from major Chinese brands including Lao Feng Xiang, Chow Sang Sang, and Chuk Fook Jewellery rose, with Lao Feng Xiang posting the largest gain at 24 yuan per gram versus

According to Guru Club, the Shipping Index's Europe route main futures contract fell over 7% intraday on September 3, now trading at 1,830 points.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix executed 15 trillion won in Korean stocks buybacks over 10 trading days starting August 20. The buybacks supported the KOSPI index's lower bound. According to the Korea Exchange on September 3, other corporations net purchased 15.0860 trillion won during this

Citi downgraded third-quarter earnings forecasts for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on the 1st, citing won appreciation against the dollar as a key factor impacting profitability. The investment bank lowered SK Hynix's Q3 operating profit estimate from 76.7 trillion won to 74 trillion won, and

Japanese stock indices opened higher on September 3rd as US Treasury yields eased and US equities strengthened. At 9:11 AM, the Nikkei 225 index traded at 64,408.08, up 82.44 points or 0.13% from the previous session, marking its first gain in four trading sessions. The advance came after

According to filings from retirement funds and insurers in Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Australia, Denmark, and Finland, overseas investors' currency hedge ratio for U.S. equities and bonds fell to 41% as of June 30, 2026, marking the lowest level since 2015. The decline reflects a reversal of

According to Maeil Business Newspaper, South Korean lawmakers and tax experts challenged the government's cryptocurrency taxation system on Sept 3, arguing it lacks fairness and legal coherence ahead of implementation in January 2027. At a parliamentary forum hosted by Democratic Party lawmaker

South Korea's semiconductor exports hit a record high in August, driven by surging AI infrastructure investment, but analysts warn the rapid growth pace could become an economic risk factor if demand slows abruptly. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, August semiconductor export

According to Shanghai Steel Union, MMLC battery-grade lithium carbonate hit a midpoint price of 155,950 yuan per ton during morning trading today, rising 350 yuan from yesterday's 16:30 closing price.

According to Korean financial authorities, HomePlus's restructuring plan was approved by Seoul Bankruptcy Court today (September 3). The company's 402 billion won (approximately $300 million USD) in unmatured asset-backed short-term bonds (ASTB) will be repaid in installments over six years