Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

In May, UK average wages including bonuses grew 4.3% year-over-year, down from 4.4% in the prior period.

Switzerland's trade surplus in June reached CHF 5.224 billion, down from the previously reported CHF 6.11 billion, which was revised to CHF 5.989 billion.

In May, the UK's three-month average wage growth rate excluding bonuses came in at 3.4% year-on-year, matching both the forecast and the previous reading of 3.40%, according to official data.

The UK unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in June, down from 4.50% in the previous month, marking a 0.1 percentage point decline.

According to Goldman Sachs report, Brent crude could rise above $120 per barrel in Q4 if the Strait of Hormuz disruption persists, though this is not the bank's base case scenario. Under its base assumption of regional de-escalation, Goldman Sachs forecasts Brent crude at $80 per barrel in Q4

According to Odaily, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix announced late last month a total of 32 trillion won (approximately $24.6 billion USD) in semiconductor equipment investment by 2030. Samsung plans to build four new fabrication plants—two in Pyeongtaek (P5, P6) and two additional fabs in the

Samsung Compliance Committee Chairman Lee Chan-hee stated on the 21st that the committee can review Samsung Electronics' announced Honam region semiconductor investment plan if compliance issues arise, speaking to reporters at Samsung Life Seocho Tower. Lee explained the committee's procedural

According to Korean Corporate Governance Forum, the body urged Hyundai Motor's board today (July 21) to execute five shareholder value-enhancement measures, including liquidating its Global Business Center (GBC) property stake, disposing of cross-shareholdings in KT (worth 700 billion won) and

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 21, Samsung Compliance Committee Chair Lee Chan-hee stated he was unfamiliar with details surrounding Samsung Electronics' potential American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing, declining to comment on the matter. Lee emphasized that the compliance committee

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, stated he would not buy the broader stock market or long-dated US Treasurys at current prices. During an hourlong interview with Wilfred Frost on 'The Master Investor Podcast,' Dimon warned that investors may be underestimating economic and geopolitical risks

According to Bitget data, the Nikkei 225 Index rose 3% on July 21, closing at 66,079.56 points.

Korea Exchange (KRX) on May 16 sent guidelines to major asset management companies requiring prior consultation before changing keywords used in ETF index calculations, according to a May 21 report. The move targets industry practices where asset managers restructure existing ETF compositions by

According to Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, during a recent interview on The Master Investor Podcast, he warned that investors may be underestimating the economic and geopolitical risks facing global markets and said he would not buy the broader stock market or long-dated US Treasurys at

Switzerland's June trade balance and UK employment data including the May three-month ILO unemployment rate, June public sector net borrowing, jobless claims, and unemployment rate will be released in approximately 10 minutes on

According to Yonhap InfoMax, the Korea Exchange issued guidelines to major asset managers on July 16, prohibiting them from changing keywords used in ETF index composition without prior consultation. The exchange stated that unauthorized keyword modifications would constitute grounds for listing del

Spot palladium rallied over 2% intraday on July 21, trading at $1,278.48 per ounce.

According to Beating and Bank of America, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle are channeling billions into AI data centers, with the funds ultimately flowing to chip makers including Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron. Bank of America described the trend as a "generational shift in free cash flow.

According to Guru Club, precious metal futures rallied today (July 21). Shanghai Silver (SHAG2610) led gains with a 3.57% surge, trading at 14,175 yuan per kilogram. Palladium (SHAP2608) climbed over 3% to 302.60 yuan per gram. Shanghai Gold (SHAG2608) rose 1.33% to 885.38 yuan per gram, while

According to Korea Exchange, all 23 KOSDAQ-listed exchange-traded funds (excluding leveraged and inverse products) posted negative returns over the past month ending July 20. Passive ETFs tracking the KOSDAQ 150 index fell approximately 25%, with KODEX KOSDAQ 150

The Taiwan Weighted Index closed up 4.2% at 44,232.87 points today (July 21), according to the Taiwan Stock Exchange.