Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, industrial output in July rose 0.1% month-on-month in its initial reading, exceeding the forecast decline of 0.9% and marking a significant slowdown from June's 1.9%

Japan's retail sales grew 4% year-over-year in July, exceeding economist expectations of 3%, up from 0.5% in June. The increase reflects stronger consumer spending amid economic recovery.

Japan's industrial output for July rose 0.1% month-on-month (initial reading), exceeding expectations of -0.7% and rebounding from the prior month's 1.90% growth.

Japan's retail sales climbed 2.4% month-on-month in July, exceeding the expected 1.7% growth and rebounding sharply from a 4.1% decline in June.

Japan's industrial output in July increased 4.1% year-on-year in its preliminary reading, beating the market forecast of 3.4% and declining from the prior month's 4.9%.

Iran fired missiles at US naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on the 31st (local time), one day after US forces struck Iranian military sites on Larak Island. Iran's state-run Press TV reported the missile launch targeting US vessels, though immediate confirmation of hits or damage was not

KB Asset Management launched the 'RISE Global AI NAND Memory Semiconductor' ETF on the 31st, allocating 70% equally across four global NAND leaders - Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, SanDisk, and Kioxia - at 17.5% each. The firm positions NAND flash as the solution to AI inference bottlenecks, where m

Samsung Biologics decided on a 3.0094 trillion won rights offering on the 28th, with securities analysts characterizing the move as proactive capital raising for large-scale growth investments rather than financial distress. The company will issue 2.27 million new ordinary shares at 1.322 million wo

According to Yonhapinfomax, 22 South Korean brokerages issued a combined 9.7165 trillion Korean won in commercial paper and short-term bonds during the week of August 24-28. Hana Securities led the issuance with 3.365 trillion won, followed by DB Securities at 1.09 trillion won and Yuanta Securities

According to KB Asset Management, the company launches the 'RISE Global AI NAND Memory Semiconductor' ETF on August 31, with an annual fee of 0.45% and initial capitalization of 10 billion Korean won. The ETF concentrates 70% of its portfolio equally across four global NAND leaders: Samsung

According to Financial News, Samsung BioLogics announced on August 28 a 3.0094 trillion won capital increase to fund strategic growth investments. The company will issue 2.27 million new shares at 1.322 million won per share, representing a 4.9% dilution ratio. Of the proceeds, 2.7062 trillion won w

According to Fortune, six months into the ongoing US-Iran conflict, the global economy has remained resilient despite continuous geopolitical tensions. Activity in prediction markets suggests increasing optimism regarding a potential US-Iran deal, with current pricing for Iran Reconstruction

From 23:15 to 23:30 on August 30, 2026 (UTC), BTC plunged 0.86% in 15 minutes, falling from 78,407.4 USDT to 77,657.0 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.96%. Despite the sharp decline, its 24-hour change was only +0.15%, while the daily trading range remained relatively narrow at 77,966.7–79,399.6 USDT, indicating an overall low-volatility consolidation pattern and strong market wait-and-see sentiment. The primary drivers of this anomaly were Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s explicit statement that

According to Bitcoin.com News, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), posted a cryptic message on Aug. 30 that renewed speculation about renewed bitcoin purchases. The post, which read "We're ₿ack," was shared on X after the company paused transactions for two

Kiwoom Asset Management announced on May 31 that it will list the 'KIWOOM Samsung SK Group TOP4+ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)' on June 1, investing in core Samsung and SK group affiliates centered on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The ETF tracks the 'Akros Samsung SK Group TOP4+ Index,'

This week, South Korea's KOSPI index is expected to test the 7,000 level, with a projected trading range of 6,400 to 7,200, according to Asia Economy. Key drivers include the aftermath of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Wash's Jackson Hole remarks, U.S. long-term Treasury yields, and shifts in

According to reports, Kiwoom Asset Management will launch the KIWOOM Samsung-SK Group TOP4+ Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on September 1. The fund tracks the Akros Samsung-SK Group TOP4+ index and invests in 10 companies from Samsung and SK business groups with high relevance to core operations.

This week, BlackRock completed $5 billion of bitcoin-to-ETF tax-deferred swaps available for as little as $1 million, with the offering pitched through security features including protection against kidnapping, ransom threats, and custody failures. Meanwhile, spot crypto ETF products continued to

Hanwha Investment & Securities raised its target price for Samsung SDS stocks from 250,000 won to 300,000 won on May 31, maintaining a 'Buy' rating, citing the company's secured key tenants for its AI data center expansion. Analyst Kim So-hye stated Samsung SDS has already confirmed core leasing

KB Securities issued a 'buy' rating for Sanil Electric stocks with a target price of 300,000 won on August 31, citing the company's early-stage growth driven by on-site power generation demand. The brokerage highlighted Sanil Electric's position as a beneficiary of the shift toward