Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Smart Finance APP, Anhui Zhongjishu Guoyi Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (Guoyi Tech), which submitted its Hong Kong IPO prospectus on January 21, 2026, will see the document expire on July 21, 2026—six months after filing. Haitong International Capital Limited serves as the sole

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, stated in an interview released late Monday that investors are underestimating risks facing the global economy and that he wouldn't purchase either equities or long-dated U.S. Treasurys at their current prices. Dimon cited geopolitical threats including wars in

According to IBK Securities analyst Byun Jun-ho, foreign investor selling pressure in South Korean equities has peaked in the short term, with KOSPI potentially rebounding from late July. However, the analyst noted that momentum could weaken again if economic growth and semiconductor demand slow

According to reports, JYP Entertainment CEO Park Jin Young strongly recommended buying JYP stock in November 2023 during a YouTube appearance, stating it was "the right timing." The stock has since fallen approximately 50%, erasing roughly 100 billion Korean won in investor

According to the Financial Times, the London Stock Exchange plans to introduce 24/7 trading next year.

According to a CNBC interview released late Monday, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he would not purchase stocks or long-dated U.S. Treasurys at their current prices, warning that markets are underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks. Dimon cited wars in Ukraine and the Middle East,

According to MarketWatch, SpaceX dropped to eighth place in U.S. market capitalization rankings on Monday (July 20), as Meta Platforms surpassed it. SpaceX's market cap now stands at approximately $1.59 trillion after declining 21% over seven consecutive trading days, while Meta's market cap is

According to Invezz on July 20, General Motors displayed multiple bearish technical patterns ahead of its Q2 earnings release on July 24. The stock formed a descending flag continuation pattern following recent declines, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) showed bearish divergence despite

South Korea's stock market broke the KOSPI 9000 threshold on semiconductor industry momentum but faces a critical challenge in securing stable foreign capital inflows to elevate market fundamentals, according to LS Securities analysis published on the 21st. Taiwan, which shares similar semiconductor

Korea's KOSPI 200 Volatility Index (VKOSPI) reached a record high while the US Fear and Greed Index remained relatively stable, marking an unusual divergence between the two markets. VKOSPI closed at 86.87 on the previous trading day, down 0.31%, after hitting an all-time high of 96.94 on May

According to LS Securities on July 21, South Korea's capital markets face structural valuation gaps compared to Taiwan despite similar economic structures. Taiwan holds 27.5% weight in MSCI Emerging Markets (IMI) index versus South Korea's 22.6%, reflecting Taiwan's two-decade corporate governance r

According to Asia Economy, South Korea's KOSPI 200 Volatility Index (VKOSPI) surged to a record 96.94 on June 29, exceeding levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis, while the U.S. Fear and Greed Index remained stable. The divergence stems from extreme sector concentration: Samsung Electronics a

iShares Silver Trust, the world's largest silver ETF, saw holdings decline by 8.43 tonnes yesterday to 15,052.89 tonnes.

Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment & Trust Management, posted a warning on Facebook on the 20th urging investors to stop investing in single-stock leveraged ETFs, then deleted the post. Bae, known as the 'father of Korean ETFs,' stated that even if underlying stock prices recover, ETF prices may n

According to Newsis, U.S. stock indices declined overnight on July 20 as Middle East geopolitical risks and surging oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.59% to 51,839.26, the S&P 500 dropped 0.19% to 7,443.28, and the Nasdaq declined 0.05% to 25,508.07.

According to Financial News, on July 20, Bae Jae-gyun, CEO of Korea Investment Trust Management, publicly urged investors to stop investing in single-stock leveraged and inverse 2x ETFs. In a Facebook post, he warned that even if underlying asset prices recover to original levels, ETF prices may

According to Guru Club, WTI crude oil rose 0.9% to close at $83.23 per barrel on July 21, following significant price volatility driven by U.S. airstrikes on Iran and subsequent ceasefire negotiations. Oil prices initially surged on the military action before retreating on diplomatic developments re

According to Zhitong Finance and Citic Securities data, as of July 21, the Hang Seng Index bull-bear warrant street position ratio stands at 46:54. Bear warrant heavy concentration is at 25,200-25,299 level with 762 contracts, down 22 from the prior session, while new positions surge at 26,000-26,09

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Xinmai Semiconductor Technology (Hangzhou) submitted its application to list on the Hong Kong main board on July 20, with Huatai International as sole sponsor. This is the company's third listing attempt. Xinmai is a power semiconductor company

New Zealand's second quarter consumer price inflation came in at 4.1% year-over-year, exceeding the 4% forecast and up from 3.1% in the prior quarter.