Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Brent and WTI crude steadied on Aug. 25 as traders weighed tougher U.S. sanctions on Iran against a market that has so far avoided another sharp supply-driven rally. According to Reuters, Brent crude rose $0.27 to $92.44 a barrel early in the session, while WTI gained $0.37 to $85.38, rebounding

The Wall Street Journal on August 24 (local time) described the Korean stock market as 'the world's craziest stock market,' citing extreme volatility following a sharp reversal in AI-driven gains. The report highlighted how KOSPI, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, surged threefold before

According to WSJ on August 24, South Korea's stock market—which had tripled over the previous year driven by AI enthusiasm—crashed approximately 40% over a six-week period in June and July, erasing around $2.5 trillion in market value. Investors dubbed the sharp volatility "Rollerkospi." The market

According to Huawen Futures research, PVC futures fell nearly 3% on August 25 as upstream supply increased while downstream demand remained weak. The research showed that upstream ethylene carbide production is expected to rise, while downstream PVC manufacturing operations recovered