Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to a report from Citi's Asia-Pacific trading strategy head Mohamed Apabhai on July 30, South Korean retail investors have incurred cumulative losses of 56.3 trillion won (approximately $38.7 billion) through leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The market capitalization of Korea-based l

According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, two oil tankers caught fire and quickly returned to port last night after attempting to sail along an unsafe route south of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps reported the incident. Iran's Navy stated it maintains control of the r

According to Berenberg analyst Andrew Wishart, the Bank of England is likely to maintain its key interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, July 30. The analyst expects the central bank to resume rate cuts in December and potentially lower the policy rate to 3.0% by mid-2027, despite possible warnings

According to Reuters, on July 30, Samsung Electronics said memory chip shortages could extend through 2028, with potential deterioration in 2027. Executive Vice President Jaejune Kim announced that the company has signed long-term supply agreements with the world's top five data center operators

On July 30, SK Hynix stock fell over 50% from its year-to-date high, prompting five major local brokerage firms—including NH Investment & Securities, Samsung Securities, and Shinhan Investment—to downgrade their price targets. Han Investment & Securities bucked the trend by raising its target to 4.7

According to Bitget, spot silver fell below $57 per ounce on July 30, declining over 1% intraday.

On July 28, Merlin Holdings, the major shareholder of Welook Technology (01196), sold 170 million shares (representing 11.79% of the company's issued capital) to Great Ploy Investment Limited, wholly owned by Chen Qishi, for 850 million yuan. The stock fell 58.7% to HK$3.95 by afternoon

According to Guru Club, Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index fell 1.2% to 5,076.81 points on June 4.

According to Financial Times, Situational Awareness, a hedge fund founded by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner, is seeking new funding after incurring losses from the recent AI stock selloff. The fund, which manages approximately $20 billion in assets, has approached existing investors an

Samsung Electronics shares posted its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, with consolidated operating profit reaching 89.5 trillion won, setting a quarterly historical record. Consolidated revenue totaled 171.5 trillion won, up 28% quarter-over-quarter. The memory business (Device Solutions division) contributed revenue of 127.5 trillion won and operating profit of 89.2 trillion won, accounting for the vast majority of the company’s total profits. Samsung Electronics Q2 2026 Financial Highlights Samsun

Spanish lender BBVA posted second-quarter net profit of €3.06 billion in 2026, up 11% year-over-year and exceeding market estimates of €2.95 billion.

According to BlockBeats citing Bitget market data, South Korea's KOSPI index declined 1.4% in afternoon trading on July 30, wiping out all intraday gains. SK Hynix dropped 5.8%, while Samsung Electronics rose 0.2%. Semiconductor stocks continue facing selling pressure in the broader market

Meta Platforms reported third-quarter revenue guidance of $61 billion to $64 billion on Wednesday, falling short of analysts' expectations of $63.15 billion and triggering a 7% overnight stock decline. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told investors during the post-earnings call that Meta is taking a cautious

Spot silver fell below $57 per ounce on July 30, declining over 1% intraday.

On Wednesday, Meta reported third-quarter revenue guidance of $61–64 billion, below analysts' expectations of $63.15 billion, causing the stock to plunge 7% overnight. Earnings per share guidance of $6.18 also fell short of the anticipated $7.4. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta is evaluating how

According to ING, the Dutch banking group reported a second-quarter net profit of €1.95 billion, exceeding market expectations of €1.88 billion.

Bloom Energy Corp. (BE) stock declined nearly 1.5% in the overnight session late Wednesday despite reporting second-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations. The fuel-cell energy provider posted earnings of $0.78 per share on revenue of $1.07 billion for Q2. The decline followed

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced on the 30th new regulations establishing a cornerstone investor system and pre-demand forecasting mechanism for initial public offerings, set to take effect in November. Under the cornerstone investor framework, institutional investors who

Bloom Energy Corp. (BE) shares edged lower late Wednesday despite posting a blockbuster second quarter. According to Futrum Equities chief market strategist Shay Boloor, he added BE to his portfolio, citing "Bloom's speed-to-power a massive advantage" amid growing AI infrastructure power demand.

Japan's household consumer confidence index reached 34.9 in July, up from 33.8 in the previous month, marking a continued improvement in consumer sentiment.