Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Saudi Arabia's second-quarter GDP fell 4.8% year-over-year, according to preliminary data.

Samsung Electronics announced record-breaking earnings, but its stock failed to sustain gains on the morning of the 30th as the market reacted more sensitively to future business outlook than current results. The stock initially rose following the earnings release during early trading but reversed c

KOSPI experienced greater volatility than KOSDAQ this year, with circuit breakers activating 9 times compared to KOSDAQ's 4 times, according to Korea Exchange data released on July 30. The heightened instability stemmed from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounting for 48.03% of KOSPI's market

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) stock closed at $298.32 on Wednesday, falling 3% and slipping below $300 for the first time since August 2025, as second-quarter disclosures prompted analysts to challenge the valuation investors assign to its Full Self-Driving and Robotaxi businesses. GLJ Research analyst

According to GLJ Research analyst Gordon Johnson and Q2 disclosures, Tesla shares fell 3% on Wednesday (July 30) to close at $298.32, marking the lowest price since August 2025 and the worst monthly performance among Magnificent Seven stocks, down 28% in July. Johnson estimated Tesla's Full

According to Jin10, France's economy expanded 0.2% in the second quarter, the country's statistics agency announced Thursday. The expansion, compared to a contraction of 0.1% in the prior quarter, matches analyst expectations and marks a return to growth. The eurozone's second-largest economy

AmorePacific, a leading South Korean cosmetics company, disclosed on the 30th that its Q2 consolidated revenue reached 1.1759 trillion won with an operating profit of 117.3 billion won, representing year-over-year growth of 17.0% and 59.3% respectively. The results surpassed market consensus

Lotte Fine Chemical reported Q2 2026 operating profit surged 611.5% year-over-year to 61.9 billion won, driven by semiconductor industry boom. The company disclosed on the 30th that revenue reached 586.3 billion won, up 38.1% from the same period last year, with improved performance in specialty

According to Yonhap Infomax, Amorepacific reported Q2 2026 consolidated operating profit of 117.3 billion won (up 59.3% year-over-year) and revenue of 1.1759 trillion won (up 17.0% YoY) on July 30, exceeding analyst expectations. Consensus forecasts had projected operating profit of 99.0 billion won

According to Korean securities analysts, KOSPI circuit breakers and trading halts have triggered more than twice as frequently as KOSDAQ so far this year. The heightened volatility reflects concentrated market exposure, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounting for roughly half of KOSPI's

LG Electronics posted a net profit of 668 billion won in the second quarter of 2026, falling short of market expectations of 739.81 billion won.

According to Guru Club, on June 4, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5,688.574 points, hitting its lowest level since December 2020.

According to TD Cowen, on July 30, the firm cut Qualcomm's price target to $175 from $225.

Robinhood Markets reported record Q2 revenue of $1.31 billion on July 29, up 32% year over year. However, Robinhood stock fell 3.15% to close at $89.84 as investors weighed declining cryptocurrency revenue and the impact of $129 million in one-off gains on quarterly earnings. The stock decline

Robinhood Markets reported record second-quarter revenue of $1.31 billion on July 29, up 32% year over year, but the stock declined 3.15% to close at $89.84 as investors focused on weakening cryptocurrency revenue. Event contract revenue surged to $156 million, more than 10 times the prior-year quar

According to industry sources, Qatar Energy has purchased 33 liquid natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the United States so far this year to supply Asian customers, marking a significant increase from just 4 cargoes last year. The purchases aim to minimize disruptions to major clients following Iran's c

According to Guru Club, SC crude oil futures gained 6.00% intraday to 567.00 yuan/barrel on July 30.