Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats, UMX, an Avenir Group-backed crypto-friendly securities platform, launched its invitation-only public testing on August 10. The platform enables unified trading of crypto assets and real securities on a single interface. During public testing, UMX offers crypto spot,

According to Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase's strategy team led by Mislav Matejka expects cyclical stocks to lead global markets in the second half of 2026, with indices forecast to reach new highs. The bank favors financials, luxury goods, construction materials, mining, industrials, and consumer

According to Jin10, five foreign exchange options contracts (euro, yen, and others) with strike prices exceeding 1 billion yuan each are set to expire at 22:00 Beijing time on August 10. Risk management guidance is

Korean financial authorities' single-stock leveraged product regulations reduced domestic market volatility seven trading days after May 31 implementation, with the VKOSPI index falling 18.91% from 86.18 to 69.88. The regulatory tightening addressed excessive leverage concentration in Samsung

According to Korea Exchange, on August 10, South Korea's VKOSPI fear index—which tracks expected volatility in the KOSPI 200 options market—fell to 69.88, down 18.91% from 86.18 on July 30, when financial regulators implemented restrictions on single-stock leveraged products. The index last traded

According to reports, the U.S. Department of Defense has issued an urgent directive requiring defense contractors to submit weapons production expansion plans within 21 days to replenish military inventories depleted by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The order, aimed at addressing critical

According to Jin10, the Bank of Japan signaled today (August 10) that its rate hike pace may accelerate, citing upside inflation risks noted in July meeting minutes. Simultaneously, the U.S. and Japan intervened in foreign exchange markets, prompting hedge funds to rapidly unwind short yen

Kakao Pay Securities launched fractional stock trading for domestic Korean stocks on the 10th, starting with Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Ecopromo. The service allows investors to purchase Korean listed shares starting from 1000 won without buying full shares, with a minimum trading unit

According to APK-Inform, Ukraine's wheat production forecast for 2026 was raised to 26.6 million tons from 22.4 million tons. The upward revision reflects improved crop expectations for the year.

According to Bitget data, Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed up 2.08% (up 1,363.51 points) to 66,970.22 on Monday, August 10. South Korea's KOSPI index rose 0.65% to 6,299.66 points. Among major chipmakers, SK Hynix fell 0.14% and Samsung Electronics

According to Jin10 Futures, China's yuan liquidity sentiment index (CFETS-NEX) fell to 50 as of 14:30 on August 10, down 1 point from 10:15. The index for large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 49, 51, and 49 respectively, each declining 1 point. A reading of 50 indicates b

According to APK-Inform, Ukraine's grain exports for the 2026/27 season are projected to include 13.5 million tonnes of wheat, 24 million tonnes of corn, and 1.5 million tonnes of barley.

According to Unimicron's earnings call on July 29, Intel's advanced packaging technology EMIB-T faces a 50% yield target for first production ramp-up by end of 2027. The three substrate suppliers—Unimicron, Ibiden, and Shinko Electric—jointly announced the goal, with Unimicron noting the technology

Japan's Nikkei 225 Index closed up 2.1% today at 66,970.22, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange Index rose 0.6% to 4,100.61.

According to Bank of Korea data, South Korea's current account surplus reached a record $49.73 billion in June, extending gains from the previous month and significantly exceeding the $139.7 billion recorded a year earlier. Merchandise trade surplus also hit a monthly high of $47.89 billion, with ex

On August 6, Suhyup Bank announced plans to acquire Sangsangin Securities, causing the company's stock price to surge after spending over two months trading as a penny stock. The acquisition proposal has bolstered confidence among investors and prompted the company to proceed with a planned stock sp

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin announced fuel price rollbacks effective August 11 during a press conference on August 10. Gasoline will decrease by at least P4.70 per liter, diesel by at least P4.30 per liter, and kerosene by at least P4.88 per liter. The rollback follows easing pressure in global

According to Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, the Philippines will implement fuel price rollbacks starting August 11. Gasoline will be reduced by at least P4.70 per liter, diesel by P4.30 per liter, and kerosene by P4.88 per liter. The announcement was made on August 10. The price adjustments follow e

According to BlockBeats, on August 10, Michael Burry stated he no longer considers Berkshire Hathaway an attractive investment going forward. Burry's original concern about the company was that when Warren Buffett eventually stepped down, his successor would be too old and lack Buffett's patience fo

According to Goldman Sachs, the investment bank raised its 2026-2028 profit forecasts for Meituan, with the target price increased from HK$116 to HK$123, maintaining a "buy" rating. The adjustment reflects lower food delivery competition intensity, with profit per order expected to improve to