Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Korean retail investors' margin trading balance reached 33.3379 trillion won as of the 28th of last month, the ninth consecutive trading day of increases per the Korea Financial Investment Association. KOSDAQ balances surged 101.708 billion won to 6.9518 trillion won, offsetting a 92.751 billion won

European stock indices opened mixed on September 1. Germany's DAX index declined 0.39%, the UK's FTSE 100 fell 0.35%, France's CAC 40 rose 0.19%, and Europe's STOXX 50 index dropped 0.06%.

According to Korea Exchange data, South Korea's margin financing balance rose to 33.34 trillion won at the end of August from 27.44 trillion won at month start, marking a 6 trillion won increase despite a significant drop in trading activity. The KOSPI turnover rate fell to 0.55% in August, the

According to the Financial Investment Association, South Korea's credit trading margin balance rose for nine consecutive trading days through August 28, surpassing 33 trillion won as investors increasingly shifted to KOSDAQ-listed stocks. KOSDAQ margin balances alone grew by 101.7 billion won to 6.9

According to Korea Exchange data released on September 1, the KOSPI 200 volatility index (VKOSPI) plummeted to 44.09 from 96.94 on June 29, roughly halving as market swings subsided. Program trading curbs activated 5 times in August compared to 15 times in July, and circuit breakers did not

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

Jingye Steel's official account announced on September 1 that the company raised prices for four steel product categories by 100 yuan per ton, effective immediately. The price increase applies to rebar, medium and heavy plate, hot-rolled coil, and cold-formed products sold through Jingye Sales

According to industry sources, Samsung Securities' application for commercial paper (CP) issuance approval is expected to be discussed at the Financial Services Commission's monthly meeting as early as September. The FSC held no meetings during August but is set to resume in September. The

Silicon Valley AI workers at companies including Anthropic and OpenAI are liquidating stock compensation and diversifying investments amid concerns over a potential AI bubble collapse, according to asset managers serving the sector. Nicholas Garcia, senior advisor at Compound Planning (which

According to a Bernstein research report dated August 31, Meta is expected to surpass Google Search as the world's largest single advertising platform in Q4 2026 for the first time. Bernstein raised Meta's 2026 revenue growth forecast from 12% to 26%, while Google Search's was lifted from 8% to 16%.

According to RBI data, India's central bank dollar net short position surged to a record $136.8 billion in July, an increase of $33.5 billion from the previous month. The expansion was primarily driven by a rise in contracts with maturities exceeding one year, which grew from $64.2 billion to $91.5

US Stock Market News dominated headlines as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his Jackson Hole speech on Friday, Aug. 28, signaling the central bank's hawkish stance on inflation. Warsh, who became the 17th head of the Federal Reserve since its December 1913 inception after his May 22 swearing-in

According to Beijing Daily, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated on September 1 that China and Russia are expanding cooperation in the energy sector and other fields under the strategic leadership of both nations' leaders. China remains committed to deepening practical cooperation

Thirty-eight companies listed on Korean stock exchanges will see mandatory holding periods expire in September, releasing 229.48 million shares and raising overhang concerns for certain stocks. The releases include 119.49 million shares

The Korean government withdrew its ISA (Individual Savings Account) reform plan on September 1st during a cabinet meeting, restoring previous tax benefits after widespread investor criticism. The original proposal had sought to limit account maturity to 5 years and eliminate unused contribution

Nvidia announced on local time May 1 it will invest $3.5 billion in Taiwan fabless semiconductor company MediaTek through convertible bonds, triggering a 10% surge in MediaTek stocks that hit the daily trading limit. The investment represents 90% of MediaTek's $3.9 billion Euro-convertible bond

According to Maeil Business Newspaper, 38 South Korean listed companies are releasing 229.48 million shares in September 2026 as mandatory holding registrations expire, with potential supply pressure on some stocks. The