Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bond-mixed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) holding Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks declined over 13% in the recent one month period as of the 10th, according to data from KOSCOM ETF CHECK. The four ETFs, classified as safe assets in retirement pension accounts allowing 100% allocation,

According to News1, following regulatory restrictions on single-stock leveraged ETFs by South Korean authorities on July 31, domestic retail investors shifted capital to 3x leveraged index products. SOXL (Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x ETF) became the most-traded overseas stock among Korean in

According to Hana Securities report on August 10, South Korea's KOSPI index, which has declined 33.3% from its June high, is expected to stage a square-root (√) shaped recovery rather than a sharp V-shaped bounce or prolonged L-shaped downturn. The index closed August 10 at 6,299.66 points,

According to Chosun Biz, SK Hynix shares fell for two consecutive days after announcing on August 7 a quarterly dividend of 375 won, unchanged from the previous year. The lack of dividend growth disappointed investors, as the company's annual dividend remains at 1,500 won despite a stock price

According to News 1, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix bond-mixed ETFs fell 13% in one month as of August 10, pressured by recent semiconductor sector weakness. Four of these products, which allow 100% allocation in South Korean retirement accounts, reached 5.6 trillion KRW in total net assets by Aug

According to the Financial Investment Association, Korean retail investors are increasingly purchasing U.S. stocks on August 10 amid domestic market weakness and policy disappointment. The government's tax reform proposal, including revisions to Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) and measures to

Gold prices declined modestly while silver prices firmed in early U.S. trading Monday, as precious metals markets consolidated Friday's payroll-driven rally ahead of this week's U.S. inflation data releases. Spot gold traded near $4,329.20 an ounce, down 0.28%, while spot silver traded at $63.800, u

On Monday, August 10 (4:59 a.m. Beijing time on Tuesday), the offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) closed at 6.7460 against the U.S. dollar in New York, down 31 points from Friday's close (non-farm payroll day). The currency traded between 6.7419 and 6.7481 throughout the session, moving away from its

According to Kitco News, spot gold was trading at $4,329.20 an ounce, down 0.28%, while spot silver rose to $63.80, up 0.55%, in early Monday U.S. trading as markets await this week's inflation data. The consolidation follows Friday's nonfarm payroll shock, when July employment fell by 23,000

According to the Korea Exchange, foreign investors recorded net outflows of 1.4886 trillion won in KOSPI yesterday (August 10). The index remains stuck around the 6,000-point level, trading at historically low valuation levels. Market analysts suggest foreign investor sentiment recovery is key to KO

According to Chosun Biz Money Move, Hong Kong-based private equity firm Anchor Equity Partners faces refinancing difficulties for its approximately 400 billion Korean won acquisition financing of Kakao Entertainment on August 10. The firm initiated refinancing procedures ahead of year-end

JBS reported second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $1.43 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.42 billion. The company also posted net revenue of $23.9 billion, above the estimated $22.97 billion.

On Monday (August 10), spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,389.38 per troy ounce, while spot silver surged 3.2% to $65.71 per troy ounce. COMEX gold futures advanced 1.1% to $4,448.20 per ounce, approaching June highs. COMEX silver futures climbed 3.8% to $65.91 per ounce, outpacing gold

US stocks closed lower on the 10th (local time) as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 60.95 points (0.11%) to 53,975.98, the S&P 500 declined 4.53 points (0.06%) to 7,753.11, and the Nasdaq dropped 85.25 points (0.32%) to 26,605.35. The declines followed stalled US-Iran negotiations over

According to Lookonchain, MARA Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, sold 23,093 BTC for approximately $1.6 billion during the first half of 2026. Following the sales, the company holds 35,577 BTC, valued at approximately $2.3 billion at current market

According to two sources familiar with the matter, OpenAI has repurchased approximately $7 billion worth of company shares directly from current and former employees. The share buyback, conducted without external investor participation, values the AI startup at $852 billion, consistent with its

According to ChainCatcher, Morgan Stanley unveiled the "U.S. Innovation Infrastructure Initiative" on August 10, 2026, targeting approximately $1.5 trillion in capital mobilization and investment activities over the next decade. The initiative will focus on strategic sectors including artificial

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner, secured $750 million in total credit facilities through a crypto-collateralized loan backed by Bitcoin. The company pledged 18,750 BTC, valued at approximately $1.2 billion at the time of the transaction, to two separate lenders:

According to crypto.news, Marathon Digital (MARA) secured $750 million in total credit facilities on Aug. 6 through a crypto-collateralized loan backed by 18,750 BTC, valued at approximately $1.2 billion at the time of the deal. Coinbase Credit provided $450 million and Two Prime Lending

According to Derek Tang, economist at Monetary Policy Analytics, the Federal Reserve did not contribute funds to U.S. intervention in the yen in 2026, contrasting with its participation in interventions during 1998