Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

A 29-year-old investor clashed with parents over stock investing this year as KOSPI surged, but the index hit an all-time high of 9114.55 on June 22 before plunging over 30% from its peak. The decline prompted the investor's father to repeat warnings that stocks are gambling, reflecting views

Korean stock-type active ETFs recorded net assets of 14.1444 trillion won as of September 16, representing a 2.6-fold increase from the end of last year, according to financial data provider FnGuide. The growth follows an extended correction period after the KOSPI index peaked in June, driving

Korea Exchange designated 1,548 stocks as investment warnings or investment risks from 2022 to August, with 1 in 4 experiencing drops exceeding 30% within 20 trading days, according to data submitted to National Assembly Policy Committee member Park Seong-hoon of the People Power Party. Despite

KB Securities maintained its 'buy' rating and 3 million won price target for Samsung Electro-Mechanics on the 18th, forecasting the company's Q3 2026 earnings would significantly exceed consensus estimates. Analyst Lee Chang-min stated the industry fundamentals are at record highs while the stock re

According to Financial News, South Korea's KOSPI index reached an all-time high of 9,114.55 on June 22 before entering a sharp decline that has exceeded losses during the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the 2008 global financial crisis. The asset ownership rate for South Koreans in their 30s fell be

According to News1, South Korea's KOSPI index rose 178.82 points (2.66%) to 6894.23 on September 18, with foreigners returning to net buying after eight consecutive trading days of net selling. Foreign investors purchased 426.2 billion Korean won worth of shares, with semiconductor stocks leading

According to market analysts, South Korea's stock market faces increased volatility ahead of the Chuseok holiday this week (September 21-23), with KOSPI holding near 6900 amid cautious investor positioning. Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to speak throughout the week, potentially

According to South Korea's financial investment industry, AI education platform Elice Group began IPO demand forecasting on September 23, scheduled to run through October 1. The company plans to offer 2.222 million shares at a price range of 70,400–90,500 Korean won per share, targeting

According to FnGuide, South Korea's active stock ETFs reached 14.1 trillion won in net assets as of September 16, marking a 2.6-fold increase from end-2025. The total number of active stock ETFs has grown to 88 from just 3 in December 2020, with the market expanding rapidly as investors seek active

According to South Korea's stock exchange data analyzed by lawmakers on September 20, within 20 trading days of market warning designation, one in four warned stocks declined over 30%. Among 1,548 investment warning and risk designations issued from 2022 through August 2026, 68% saw price

According to Yonhap News, as of September 20, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have completed 74.69% and 58.79% of their planned self-share buybacks respectively. Samsung has repurchased 39.8 million shares totaling 10.3

According to F&Guide, as of September 16, South Korea's active equity exchange-traded funds reached 88 products with net assets of 14.1 trillion won, representing a 2.6-fold increase from the end of 2025. The number of domestic active equity ETFs has grown sharply from just 3 products in

South Korea's stock market faces heightened volatility this week (Sep 21-23) as investors trim positions ahead of the Chuseok holiday, according to local market analysts. Key variables this week include statements from Federal Reserve officials and the U.S.-China summit scheduled for Sep 24, which i

According to KB Securities analyst Lee Chang-min on September 18, the firm maintained a buy rating and 3 million won ($2,300 USD equivalent) price target for Samsung Electro-Mechanics, projecting third-quarter earnings would significantly exceed consensus. The stock rose 4.36% to 1.388 million won o

According to Token Terminal, Coinbase's tokenized stocks surpassed $1 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume on the Base platform within their first month. The milestone generates transaction fees for Base and opens future revenue opportunities through securities lending and a

According to Bloomberg, SpaceX's weight in the Nasdaq-100 index will rise to 2.82% from current 1.28% on Monday, September 21, when the index's quarterly rebalancing takes effect. The adjustment is expected to narrow the gap between SpaceX's market value ranking—seventh largest company in the index

According to Scope Ratings, Greece's credit rating was upgraded to BBB+ on September 18, marking the highest rating since the eurozone debt crisis and matching Italy's rating. The upgrade reflects Greece's recovery as a borrower, with fiscal repairs and economic growth outpacing other eurozone

REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management launched a 2x leveraged ETF on Friday that tracks the daily performance of Strive, a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company and asset manager. The T-REX 2X Long ASST Daily Target ETF began trading under ticker ASSX on Cboe, seeking to deliver 200% of Strive

According to REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management, the firms launched a 2x leveraged ETF under the ticker ASSX on Friday, seeking to deliver twice the daily performance of Strive, a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company. The T-REX 2X Long ASST Daily Target ETF began trading on Cboe and

Solana announced the launch of STOCKLANA, a platform enabling 24/7 stock trading alongside a prize competition exceeding $125,000. The initiative aims to enhance user engagement in the cryptocurrency trading sphere by providing continuous trading capabilities. Solana operates as a high-performance b