Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

AB senior equity strategist Walt Zaikey analyzed US stocks performance patterns showing divergence between index gains and underlying fundamentals in Q2. The S&P 500 rose 15.2% in Q2 driven by a small number of large-cap AI technology stocks, while approximately 30% of index constituents

According to Grayscale, the firm's Zcash ETF (ticker: ZCSH) began trading on NYSE Arca on Aug. 25, giving investors spot ZEC exposure through a publicly traded vehicle. The move came as Zcash's Head of Research Zach Pandl outlined scenarios where ZEC could capture greater market share from Bitcoin t

Skylabs will list on KOSDAQ on September 4th with an offering price of 10,000 won, below its hoped-for range of 13,000-16,000 won. The digital healthcare company's demand forecasting saw 60.11% of demand concentrated below the lower band. Neosapience begins demand forecasting on September 2nd and

Neosapiens and Wise Planet Company are conducting institutional investor demand forecasts during the first week of September for their upcoming Korean stock market listings. Neosapiens operates the GenAI-based voice solution platform Typecast and plans to offer 2 million shares at a price range of ₩

According to Newsis, Bitcoin and gold surged simultaneously this week amid growing concerns about U.S. dollar debasement. Bitcoin climbed from approximately 89 million Korean won on August 13 to 110 million won by August 25, gaining 24% in just 12 days; in U.S. dollar terms, it rose from $64,000 to

According to BizWatch, South Korean digital healthcare company SkyLabs confirmed its initial public offering price at 10,000 won per share on August 29, down from the target range of 13,000-16,000 won, ahead of its KOSDAQ listing on September 4. The company raised 20 billion won through 2 million sh

Grok AI, developed by Elon Musk's team, predicts Bitcoin will trade between $95,000 and $120,000 by the end of 2026, with a base-case target near $105,000. The forecast follows an eight-session ETF buying streak that removed $2.8 billion from the market, with August inflows exceeding $3 billion

According to Intel CFO David Zinsner at Deutsche Bank's 2026 Tech Conference, Intel's 14A process defect density has exceeded internal targets and achieved best performance since 22nm, with mass production targeted for 2028. Customers have shifted from evaluating technical data to inquiring about av

According to Maeil Business Daily, Lotte Card began marketing its third sale attempt in September through adviser UBS, distributing teaser letters to potential buyers. MBK Partners, which holds 59.83% controlling stake, and Woori Bank's 20% stake are set for auction, representing approximately 80% o

According to MarketWatch, Microsoft's (MSFT) stock extended its longest winning streak in 10 months on Friday (August 28), rising 6.7% over six consecutive trading days. The stock has surged 30% over the past month, reflecting investor confidence as the software industry proves it has not been

Bitcoin fell 2.5% to $77,588 on Aug. 29, 2026, following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. The decline came after Warsh stressed the central bank has "work to do" and criticized forward guidance, causing rate hike odds to jump

According to Daily Telegraph, on August 30, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering imposing windfall taxes on banks and oil companies in his first budget, as treasury officials explore ways to close a £4.7 billion gap in public finances while avoiding direct increases to personal taxes. Hunt

According to Guru Club on August 30, U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren accused President Trump of benefiting from oil industry profits tied to the Iran conflict. Warren alleged that oil companies that had donated $1 million to Trump's campaign were "raking in massive profits." Exxon Mobil

Individual investors in South Korea sold 1.77 trillion won worth of single-stock leveraged products in the one-month period following regulatory implementation on last month 31st, according to data from Korea Exchange and KOSCOM released on the 30th. Financial authorities raised entry barriers for s

According to Korea Exchange and Korea Securities Computer, in the month following July 31 regulation implementation, retail investors net sold 1.77 trillion won of single-stock leveraged and inverse products across 16 Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix instruments. Average daily trading volume

According to Iran's official statement released on Friday (Aug. 28), Supreme Leader Mojtaba urged the government to expand domestic production and progressively reduce the U.S. dollar's role in the economy as part of a "resistance economy" policy to address inflation, unemployment, and price

According to its latest earnings reported Wednesday, Salesforce delivered blowout results that defied market skepticism about software companies in the AI era. The company's combined AI and Data annual recurring revenue reached $3.9 billion, more than tripling year over year. Salesforce Data 360 ing

According to Sosovalue data, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $202 million in net outflows on August 28, ending a nine-day inflow streak that accumulated $3.04 billion. The outflow came as Bitcoin's price slipped to around $77,500 from its opening level of $80,261.86 that day. In contrast, spot

Bitcoin recovered to $80,000 this month amid improved US liquidity but now faces a monetary policy test as South Korea and Japan tighten. The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.00% on the 27th, marking two consecutive monthly increases for the first time in 3