Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of Cryptoquant, on Aug. 27, bitcoin's bull cycle peak could be driven by institutional capital and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) outside the United States. Ju highlighted South Korea as an example of barriers to wider adoption, noting the country lacks spot b

According to the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the organization is demanding a total ban on stablecoin rewards ahead of the September 15 Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. ICBA CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey stated there is "no middle ground" on the issue, and the dema

According to Samsung Securities analyst Kim Jong-min, South Korea's KOSPI declined 1.79% last week (as of August 30), while KOSDAQ rose 4.55%, as the market remains range-bound in the absence of near-term momentum drivers. The trading band for this week is expected between 6,400 and 7,500, with

According to The Edaily, on August 2, G7 countries face an additional $16 billion in debt financing costs as global government bond yields rise following the Iran-U.S. conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven energy prices higher, intensifying inflation concerns and increasing

On Aug. 27, Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, predicted that Bitcoin's bull cycle peak could be driven by institutional capital and exchange-traded funds outside the United States. Ju cited South Korea as an example, noting the country lacks a spot Bitcoin ETF and retail investors cannot access

According to Yonhapinfomax, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller will deliver an economic outlook speech on September 3, potentially reinforcing expectations for a September interest rate increase. This comes after Fed Chair Kevin Powell's Jackson Hole speech last week. The week ahead will f

On August 30, South Korean National Power Party lawmaker Na Kyoung-won held a press conference at the National Assembly questioning whether senior government officials have conflicts of interest regarding the approval of single-stock leveraged ETFs. Na alleged that the sons of Blue House policy

According to Korea Exchange data as of August 30, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix announced combined share repurchase plans totaling 55 trillion won, with Samsung committing 15 trillion won through November 21 for employee stock compensation and SK Hynix allocating 40 trillion won through November

According to CCTV, on August 28, Iran's President Pezeshkian stated that Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz if the United States fulfills several conditions: lifting its maritime blockade on Iran, canceling sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical products, unfreezing Iranian assets, beginning i

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), U.S. gas prices surged $1.25 per gallon to $4.081 per gallon in August amid ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The increase represents a 31.8% year-over-year rise from $3.2013 a year ago and translates to an

According to a PR Newswire announcement on Aug. 29, 2026, Bullish, the NYSE-listed institutional crypto platform, extended a $100 million facility to USD.AI for GPU-backed artificial intelligence loans to AI infrastructure businesses. Following the announcement, Bullish shares climbed 10.5% over fi

According to Goldman Sachs Research, the precious metal is forecast to reach $4,900 per troy ounce by year-end, driven by heightened central bank demand. Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven, analysts at the firm, expect central banks to purchase 50 tonnes monthly this year, representing a 300% increase

According to Guru Club, on June 4, Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index fell 4.2% to 5,688.574 points, marking its lowest level since December 2020.

IonQ closed its $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology on July 31, finalizing a deal announced in January. The transaction creates a vertically integrated quantum platform that brings semiconductor design, fabrication, and advanced packaging under one roof. Under the deal, SkyWater

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement in late August, the U.S. Treasury is doubling its bond buyback operations from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation, with the expanded program set to begin September 9. The 30-year Treasury yield has climbed to

Jim Cramer, CNBC personality and Investing Club portfolio manager, defended Nvidia's stock after the chipmaker posted a fiscal Q2 2027 revenue of $96.2 billion, up 106% year-over-year. The earnings report was among the most impressive in corporate history, driven largely by data center revenue

According to South Korean financial investment industry data as of August 27, the country's bond-equity mixed ETFs have grown substantially in 2026. The market now comprises 54 products with combined net assets of 18.1 trillion won, up 12 trillion won year-to-date. This surge reflects increased

According to Herald Economy, Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has filed for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with its valuation slashed to approximately $25 billion from a previous peak of $100 billion in 2022. The company's valuation has fallen by 75 percent as previous listing