Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Individual investors in South Korea conducted a mass exodus from the stock market over three trading days from the 21st to the 23rd, net selling 6.8 trillion won in Korean stocks despite the KOSPI index rebounding above 7000 points. The selling wave was triggered by extreme volatility that saw the K

Hana Securities analyst Lee Jae-man, who accurately predicted a major KOSPI correction one month prior, stated in an interview on 23rd that KOSPI could reach 10,000 points after recovering previous highs. Lee based his forecast on KOSPI-listed companies' annual net profit reaching 740-750 trillion w

According to Korea Exchange, individual investors net sold 6.8 trillion won worth of stocks over three trading days (July 21-23), as market fear persisted despite gains. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the selloff with net outflows of 2.16 trillion won and 1.81 trillion won respectively.

According to Economist, on July 19, South Korea's policy office announced tightened regulations on single-stock leverage ETFs. The government will raise minimum cash deposit requirements from 10 million won to 30 million won starting August 5, and impose immediate restrictions on advertising and

Recently, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has significantly increased its holdings in major South Korean companies. The firm has acquired stakes exceeding 5% in both Ecopro and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), marking the first time it has become a major shareholder in five Korean fir

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 23 U.S. Treasury yields rose sharply amid geopolitical tensions. The 10-year yield reached 4.703%, marking an 18-month high, as Brent crude climbed 7% to $100.69 per barrel following reports of tanker attacks in the Red Sea and U.S. President Trump's threat of a m

Billionaire investor John Paulson stated in a CNBC interview on Wednesday that gold remains in the early stages of a long-term bull market, as the precious metal consolidates above $4,100 an ounce. Paulson, founder of Paulson & Co., attributed the outlook to declining confidence in paper

According to CME Fed Watch, as of July 24, the probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining rates unchanged in July stands at 65.3%, with a 34.7% probability of a 25 basis point hike. For September, the CME tool shows a 57% probability of cumulative rate increases of 25 basis points and a 25.4% p

According to CNBC, billionaire investor John Paulson said on Wednesday that gold remains in the early stages of a long-term bull market, citing declining confidence in fiat currencies and sustained central bank demand. In his interview, Paulson emphasized that investors should focus on gold mining e

Nasdaq futures climbed 0.3% during early Asia-Pacific trading on Friday, with technology stocks showing broad strength. Intel surged 4.5%, Oracle gained 2%, and AMD rose 1.4%, while Tesla rebounded 1.1%. Micron

According to Jin10, on July 24 (Friday), various major currency pairs will see market activity. The market data visualization tracks the performance dynamics of key forex pairs for the trading session.

According to Jin10 data tracking on July 24, U.S.-Iran tensions escalated significantly with the U.S. deploying B-1 bombers and both sides exchanging military strikes. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed to have targeted U.S. military positions in Kuwait and Qatar, while warning that any

According to GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund rebalanced its geographic allocation for the fiscal year ending March 31. Exposure to the Americas rose to 53% from 49% year-over-year, while Asia-Pacific exposure declined to 22% from 24%. The fund's exposure to Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) has dropped by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, on July 23, the Trump administration maintained South Korea on its currency watchlist. The move was included in a semi-annual report on macroeconomic and exchange rate policies of major trading partners submitted to Congress. South Korea remained among

Brent crude oil surged past $100 per barrel on July 23 as Middle East tensions escalated following Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed Yemeni group claimed responsibility for striking two Saudi oil tankers attempting to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb

According to Korea Exchange, SK Eternics, a renewable energy developer, surged 101% in one month, reaching 80,600 won on July 23, rising 30% from the previous trading day. Over the same period, SK Hynix fell 34.26% to 1.919 million won from 2.919 million won, while Samsung Electronics

Bitcoin rose 4.4% to $65,000 this week as softer June inflation data lifted crypto sentiment, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.9% and the S&P 500 declined 1.6%. The crypto market gained 1.7% to $2.31 trillion, according to data from DWF Labs, signaling a brief break from its typical correlation

Korean retail investors engaged in extreme directional betting on leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds during recent volatile market conditions, with trading volumes concentrated in opposite-direction SK Hynix products. On the 20th, KODEX SK Hynix single-stock leveraged ETF recorded trading v

SK E&C, a South Korean renewable energy developer, surged over 55% in July, closing at 80,600 won on the 23rd with a 30.00% single-day gain — a record high. The rally occurred as the KOSPI index fell from mid-8,000s to early 7,000s during the same period. The surge was driven by a renewed Middle