Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to a New York Federal Reserve consumer expectations survey released on Friday (August 7), U.S. consumers showed improved confidence in finding new employment in July, while short-term inflation expectations declined slightly. The survey found that respondents assessed a 46.2% average

Korean stocks diverged sharply in the week ending the 7th as supply-demand distortions from semiconductor leverage products eased, with KOSPI falling 5.10% to 6258.77 while KOSDAQ surged 10.98% to 798.81, according to Korea Exchange data released the 9th. The divergence followed regulatory changes t

Kido Industrial, Nearthlab, and Hatch Tech are conducting initial public offering subscriptions for retail investors during the second week of August. Kido Industrial will accept subscriptions on August 11-12, while Nearthlab and Hatch Tech will open subscriptions on August 12-13. The three

According to the Korea Exchange, South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index declined 5.10% to 6,258.77 for the week ending August 7, while the KOSDAQ surged 10.98% to 798.81, reflecting divergent market flows. The reversal in semiconductor stocks, which fell 12.2% last week, partially offset earlier

Toss Securities and Kakao Pay Securities are expanding AI-powered investment information services to democratize access for individual investors in South Korea. Toss Securities' flagship 'AI Earnings Call' service, launched in April, reached 600,000 cumulative users in approximately three months,

According to The Block analysis of SoSoValue data, U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw combined inflows of $1.1 billion in the week ending August 8, the strongest week for either category since April. Spot bitcoin ETFs drew $853.5 million, while spot ether ETFs received $244.9 million. BlackRock's

Korean stock market analysts forecast rotation trading into undervalued sectors this week as semiconductor supply concentration eases following single-stock leverage product regulations. Mechanical trading pressure has declined and KOSDAQ credit liquidation has substantially progressed, with supply-

According to the Financial Investment Association, money market funds (MMF) in South Korea received 27.7 trillion won in inflows during July, marking a significant surge. The single-month inflow is five times the average monthly inflow for the first half of 2026, reflecting growing demand from

SpaceX stock (SPCX) surged 15.8% on Friday, closing at $133.11 and marking its strongest daily gain since the company went public in June. The rally occurred as 912 million previously restricted shares became eligible for sale Thursday, an event that had weighed on the stock for weeks but

SpaceX stock (SPCX) surged 15.8% on Friday, Aug. 8, closing at $133.11 after a four-week decline. The rally coincided with the expiration of the company's first major post-IPO share lockup, as 912 million restricted shares became eligible for sale on Thursday, removing investor uncertainty. The comp

According to Cai Lun Securities, Situational Awareness fund has informed investors it is not accepting new capital at this time. The fund, founded by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, previously experienced significant losses due to AI stock selloffs. Morgan Stanley, which previously

According to Fox News, Iran informed the United States today (August 8) that it will not impose transit fees on the Strait of Hormuz, despite statements from regime insiders suggesting the possibility of such

Grayscale filed its Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) Q2 2026 10-Q report with the SEC on August 7, disclosing $72.2 million in net assets as of June 30. The fund's LINK token price dropped from $8.77 to $7.20 during the quarter, an 18% decline that reduced net asset value per share to $6.38. The price

According to Axios, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) terminated its multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency treasury agreement with Crypto.com today. TMTG, Crypto.com, and special purpose acquisition company Yorkville Acquisition Corp jointly agreed to abandon the CRO treasury venture announced in

According to Grayscale's Q2 2026 10-Q filing with the SEC on August 7, the Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) reported net assets of $72.2 million as of June 30, down sharply in dollar terms after Chainlink (LINK) declined 18% during the quarter. The fund holds 10,030,901.11 LINK tokens,

According to Bloomberg, SK Hynix is evaluating options for its Chongqing semiconductor facility, including bringing in investors to accelerate business growth, with a potential valuation around $3 billion. The company is in early-stage discussions with potential advisors and Chinese funds or

According to BlockBeats, on August 8, Berkshire Hathaway ended its 14-quarter net-selling streak with approximately $20 billion in net stock purchases during Q2, marking a significant shift in capital allocation. Cash reserves fell to $365.51 billion from $397.4 billion in Q1, reflecting the

On Friday (August 7), SaaS stocks delivered divergent results during earnings season. Atlassian surged 35.31%, Twilio jumped 24.89%, and Five9 gained 19.81% after beating earnings expectations, while HubSpot lagged with just a 3.96% gain. Atlassian reported Q4 revenue of $1.77 billion, beating

According to BlockBeats, U.S. Vice President Vance said on August 8 that Iran negotiations have made progress over the past few days. Vance noted that talks are focused on maximizing oil and natural gas production in the Strait of Hormuz and seek an Iranian commitment to refrain from firing on

AI stocks and major US indices surged this week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both touching record highs as investors processed corporate earnings and a surprisingly weak July jobs report. The Dow closed at a record Wednesday and finished the week up 3%, while the S&P 500