Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to NHK, on August 25, Japan's Finance Ministry forecast that debt servicing costs will rise 17.1% year-over-year in the fiscal year beginning April 2026, hitting a record high of 36.6386 trillion yen (approximately $23 billion USD), driven by rising interest

According to Morgan Stanley research note dated August 24, Marvell Technology's 2028 earnings per share is projected at $11, 14% above market consensus of $9.64. Morgan Stanley reiterated an overweight rating with a $240 price target, citing strong demand from Google's custom chip collaboration,

According to the Korea Exchange, Haetchtec, a semiconductor component manufacturer, closed 39.43% below its initial offering price of 23,000 Korean won on August 25, settling at 13,930 won on its first trading day. The company produces chip sensor integrated circuits and holds over 43% market

According to reports, quantitative trading firm Jane Street posted approximately $15 billion in losses in July 2026, breaking its nearly 10-year streak of largely profitable months. The loss is attributed to exposure to AI-related assets, including investments in Situational Awareness, an

According to Bloomberg, the Trump administration is considering additional tariffs of 7.5% on Chinese goods on August 24. Combined with existing tariffs of 10% to 12.5% imposed in July under Section 301 of the Trade Act, the total rate would reach 20%, the same level before a February U.S. Supreme C

South Korean stock market liquidity experienced a sharp contraction as investor deposits fell to 103.01 trillion won on Aug 24, down from a record 139.69 trillion won on June 4, according to data from the Korea Financial Investment Association. The decline was driven by AI investment concerns,

SK Hynix could see its outstanding shares drop 28% by 2030 under its current shareholder return policy, Mirae Asset Securities projected on the 25th. The forecast follows SK Hynix's 40 trillion won buyback announcement, contributing to a KOSPI-wide buyback surge of 77 trillion won as of the 24th.

According to Japan's Kyodo News, the nation's debt servicing costs will rise 17.1% to a record 36.6386 trillion yen for the 2027/28 fiscal year, reflecting mounting fiscal pressures amid prolonged monetary stimulus and demographic

According to the Korea Financial Investment Association, investor deposits in South Korean securities accounts plummeted to 103 trillion won as of August 24, down from a record 139.6 trillion won on June 4. Meanwhile, daily trading volume collapsed to 63 trillion won on August 24, representing a 68%

According to Jin10, gold prices remained stable on August 25, with investors awaiting U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Powell's remarks expected later this week. Gold had reached its highest level since mid-May on Monday. Sucden Financial analysts noted that despite U.S. 10-year

According to an announcement from the People's Bank of China on August 25, the central bank will conduct daily overnight reverse repurchase operations of up to 600 billion yuan from August 27 to September 1, and will implement a 500 billion yuan one-year Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) operation

According to TASS, Kazakhstan has begun supplying small quantities of gasoline to Russia.

According to Swedish central bank meeting minutes, Governor Stefan Tegnell stated that the next policy rate adjustment will require a rate hike, though the timing remains uncertain. The central bank must maintain heightened vigilance regarding rising inflation

NVIDIA, the world's largest company by market capitalization, will release its Q2 fiscal year 2027 earnings (May-July period) after the market close on August 26 local time. Market analysts expect revenue of approximately $92.06 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.09, representing

According to the Shanghai Gold Exchange, on August 25 (Tuesday), gold T+D closed up 0.13% at 1,001.14 yuan per gram, while silver T+D declined 1.36% to 16,550 yuan per kilogram.

According to Herald Economy, five South Korean brokerages including Kiwoom Securities, Meritz Securities, Samsung Securities, Daol Investment Securities, and Hana Securities cut their stock price targets for Kakao on August 25. Kiwoom Securities made the steepest cut, reducing its target price

Korean stocks recovered from early losses to close higher on the 25th, with the KOSPI index rising 45.78 points (0.68%) to 6742.74 despite foreign investors selling nearly 4 trillion won worth of shares. The market rebound was driven by large-scale share buybacks from Samsung Electronics and SK

Tesla raised prices on two Cybertruck variants by up to 7%, with the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive now priced at $74,990 and the Premium All-Wheel Drive at $84,990, while the Cyberbeast remained at $99,990. The price increases follow a sharp sales decline, with first-quarter sales estimated at 3,519

According to Edaily, as of August 25, South Korea's KOSPI 200 volatility index (V-KOSPI) fell to 56.29, down 42 percent from a June 29 high of 96.94, signaling reduced market turbulence and a shift away from mega-cap semiconductor plays. The KOSPI climbed 45.78 points (0.68 percent) to 6,742.74,