Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett, the bank's Bull/Bear Indicator reached 9.7 in his latest Flow Show report, the highest level since the 2021 meme stock frenzy, signaling extreme market sentiment. Hartnett attributed the persistent bull market to U.S. economic dependence on s

Morgan Stanley issued a buy recommendation on Korean memory semiconductor stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, stating that the steep correction phase has ended and current valuations offer an attractive re-entry opportunity. Investment bank industry sources reported on the 9th that Morgan Stanl

Spot gold rose 0.2% on Monday's opening, trading at $4,349 per ounce.

According to CME Fed Watch (via Jin10), as of August 10, the Federal Reserve has a 55.6% probability of holding rates steady in September, with a 44.4% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike. For October, the probability of maintaining unchanged rates stands at 40.8%, while the likelihood of a 25 bas

According to a Citrini Research report covered by Business Insider, the market research firm identifies six cybersecurity stocks positioned to benefit from surging security demand driven by AI agent adoption. The firm notes that AI technology is forcing enterprises to accelerate network defense

On Monday, the foreign exchange market opened steady with USD/JPY declining 0.08%, EUR/USD rising 0.03%, and the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) falling 0.04%.

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service issued 66 securities registration statement correction requests in an 8-month period, exceeding the prior year's full-year total of 43 and the 56 requests issued in 2024, according to data compiled by Money Today from FSS electronic disclosures and

According to MoneyToday, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service received 66 amendment requests for securities filings as of August 7, 2026, surpassing the full-year totals for 2025 (43 cases) and 2024 (56 cases) combined. Some listed companies have faced multiple rejections: Hanul

According to Jin10, the Reserve Bank of Australia will hold rates at 4.35% on Tuesday (Aug 12), the second consecutive meeting without a rate change, while signaling readiness to tighten further if inflation persists. Market participants will scrutinize the RBA's rate statement and updated

South Korean listed companies face tightening fundraising conditions across equity and debt markets this year, despite rising money supply. The Financial Supervisory Service has requested corrections on 15 equity financing plans this year, while first-half corporate bond issuance fell 15.2%

Korean stocks showed reduced volatility during the first week of August following July's historic decline, with KOSPI closing at 6258.77 and KOSDAQ at 798.81. The volatility index VKOSPI dropped from 93 to 75.59 on July 29, signaling easing market anxiety. The recovery attempt stems from

Delicious and K&S I&C will list on KOSDAQ on the 12th and 14th respectively, while Kido Industry, Nears Lab, and Hatch Tech conduct retail public offerings from the 11th through the 13th. Digital healthcare company Skylabs will hold institutional demand forecasting from the 14th to the 21st. The

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, corporate fundraising deteriorated sharply in the first half of 2026, with corporate bond issuance declining 15.2% year-over-year to 123.6 trillion won. General corporate bonds fell 31.5%, while securitized assets dropped 30.6%, driven by

The KOSPI index fell 5.1% during August 3-7, yet 86.6% of individual Korean stocks posted gains as capital rotated away from large-cap semiconductors into construction and secondary battery sectors. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dropped 12% and 17.23% respectively during the period, dragging

According to News1, major South Korean securities firms posted record second-quarter profits, but share prices declined 18.35% since June 22 as trading volumes contracted in July. The KRX Securities Index was the fifth-worst performer among market sectors over the period. Kiwoom Securities

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI index fell 5.1% during Aug 3-7, driven by declines in Samsung Electronics (down 12%) and SK Hynix (down 17.23%). However, 794 of 917 listed stocks rose, representing 86.6% of market participants. Credit margin financing balances fell to 27.4 trillion Korean won on

According to Goldman Sachs chief strategist Ben Snider, the bank projects S&P 500 annual returns of 7% over the next decade, despite the Shiller price-to-earnings ratio breaking 42 in July—the highest level since the 2000 dot-com bubble. Snider attributed the positive outlook to sustained

Korea Exchange is implementing new delisting rules for penny stocks, with 39 companies currently designated as management concerns after trading below 1,000 won for 25 consecutive days. The first management-designated stocks are expected on the 13th, with the earliest possible delistings occurring i

According to South Korea's exchange, on August 13, the nation will begin designating 39 listed companies as management stocks, a precursor to potential delisting for trading below 1,000 won for 30 consecutive trading days.