Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to LSEG data cited by Nikkei Asia, Japanese companies issued 6.8 billion dollars in euro-yen convertible bonds during the first half of 2026, reaching the highest level since the first half of 2004 when issuances totaled 11 billion dollars. The increase in issuances is driven by rising

According to Bybit's weekly options report (July 14-20), Bitcoin rebounded to close the week up 3.1%, while Ethereum surged 10.7%, with the ETH/BTC ratio recovering significantly. The rally was driven by softer-than-expected inflation data: the U.S. June CPI fell 0.4% month-on-month (the largest

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service is preparing to convene a sanctions review committee by the end of August. The review will examine alleged mis-selling of Homeplus short-term electronic bonds by Hana Securities, Hyundai Motor Securities, and Eugene Investment & Securities. FSS Director

According to Money Today, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service plans to hold a disciplinary hearing on incomplete sales of Homplus electronic short-term bonds (ABSTB) as early as late August, following a four-week recess through August 20. Individual investors purchased approximately 1.77

Offshore Energies UK has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to urgently meet North Sea oil and gas operators, offshore workers, and energy supply-chain companies as the industry pushes for a reset in UK energy policy. The industry body, commonly known as OEUK, believes direct discussions with wor

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham on July 22 to urgently meet with North Sea oil and gas operators, urging the government to introduce a more competitive fiscal and regulatory framework. According to the organization, reforms could unlock approximately £50 billion in

VinFast Auto (VFS) U.S.-listed shares gained 2% this month, outperforming Tesla, Nio, and XPeng as the Vietnamese EV maker announced plans to break even in Vietnam by 2027. Deputy CEO Anne Pham stated at the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in Singapore that VinFast expects domestic breakeven n

According to Bloomberg, VinFast Auto deputy CEO Anne Pham said the company expects to break even in Vietnam by 2027 during the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in Singapore on July 22. The announcement comes as VFS stock gained 2% this month, outperforming Tesla's 10% decline, Nio's 5% drop, an

Bank Indonesia's senior deputy governor said today the central bank decided not to raise rates and will use central bank securities to attract fund inflows without significantly altering its interest rate.

According to SoSoValue, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their sixth consecutive day of net inflows on Tuesday, adding $203.1 million. The Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $930 million over the six-session streak, their longest consecutive inflow run since April. Bitcoin traded at $65,802 at

According to the Korea Exchange, Samchundang Pharmaceuticals fell 8.94% (down 15,000 won to 152,800 won) on July 22, with shares declining for a second consecutive day. The stock reversed sharply after the company received an FDA Pre-ANDA response on July 20 regarding its oral semaglutide generic ca

On July 21, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Chairman Wu Qing met with John Graham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), in Beijing, according to the CSRC. The two sides exchanged views on global and Chinese economic and

According to Jin10, on July 22, UK 10-year gilt yields rose 1.3 basis points to 5.041% as Middle East tensions escalated, driving Brent crude up 2.4% to $93.3 per barrel. Rising oil prices have increased inflation expectations and the likelihood of further interest rate hikes from the Bank of

According to BlockBeats and Bit.com market data, U.S. stock index futures declined on July 22. Nasdaq 100 index futures fell 1%, S&P 500 index futures dropped 0.4%, and Dow futures declined 0.3%.

According to the London Metal Exchange, metal inventories declined yesterday across six commodities: copper fell 6,750 tons, nickel dropped 1,512 tons, and aluminum decreased 1,500 tons. Zinc inventory declined 850 tons, lead fell 425 tons, and tin decreased 140 tons.

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds returned to positive weekly flows during the latest reporting period, attracting approximately $75.7 million after recording $197.4 million of inflows one week earlier. The combined two-week recovery of roughly $273.1 million represents approximately 3.3% of the

Storage chip stocks declined pre-market on July 22, with SanDisk down 2%, SK Hynix falling 5%, Micron Technology down 2%, Western Digital declining 3%, and Seagate Technology down 3%.

High-dividend covered call and China biotech exchange-traded funds (ETFs) led performance in the Korean KOSPI market during the period from June 19 to July 21, according to data from the financial investment industry released on July 22. The outperformance occurred as AI semiconductor stocks,

KOSDAQ trading volume and value plunged to their lowest levels since 2020 this month, with strengthened delisting requirements intensifying market anxiety. On the 9th, KOSDAQ trading volume recorded 442.79 million shares, the lowest since August 2011, according to Korea Exchange (KRX) data

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $75.7 million in the latest reporting week, following $197.4 million of inflows one week earlier, according to weekly flow data. The combined $273.1 million inflow recovers only 3.3% of the $8.2 billion withdrawn during the preceding eight-week losing