Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 data, as of July 21 (Tuesday), Chinese stock indices posted strong gains. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.79% to close at 3,864.37 points, the Shenzhen Component Index surged 4.81% to 14,264.29 points, and the ChiNext Index climbed 7.05% to 3,685.97 points. The Sci-Tech 50 Ind

Five major Korean defense stocks averaged an 11.68% gain year-to-date as of the 22nd, significantly underperforming the KOSPI index's 56.58% rise over the same period, despite ongoing Middle East conflict since February 28. The underperformance stems from concerns over delayed new contract

Korean retail investors net purchased $1.8526 billion worth of SOXL, a 3x leveraged semiconductor ETF, from July 1 to July 20, 2026, according to Korea Securities Depository. The buying surge occurred as KOSPI plunged 21% from 8,300 to 6,500 during the same period, with Samsung Electronics and SK

Daishin Financial Group held its first large-scale integrated strategy meeting under new CEO Jin Seung-wook on the 22nd at Wirye Training Center, with Chairman Lee Eo-ryong and Vice Chairman Yang Hong-seok in attendance. The meeting aimed to review business operations across all subsidiaries and

According to the Korea Exchange, on July 22, South Korea's five major defense contractors—Hanwha Aerospace, LIG Defense & Aerospace, Hyundai Rotem, Korea Aerospace Industries, and Hanwha Systems—posted an average year-to-date gain of 11.68% as of that date. However, this significantly lags the

According to Yonhapinfomax, Daesin Financial Group held its first comprehensive group strategy conference on July 22 at Wiryeae Training Center under new CEO Shin Seung-uk, with group chairman Lee Eo-ryong and vice chairman Yang Hong-seok in attendance. Hundreds of executives and department heads

According to Jin10 Futures, on July 22, crude oil continued to rally, lifting fuel oil market prices as refineries showed reluctance to sell at lower levels. Downstream buyers maintained cautious sentiment with limited purchasing activity, keeping market momentum

Brent crude oil spiked toward $92 per barrel Tuesday as the U.S.-Iran conflict entered its tenth day, with the Strait of Hormuz recording only 127 vessel transits for the week ending July 19—a nearly 50% drop from 248 transits the prior week. The price surge followed U.S. military strikes on

According to The Block, Ark Invest purchased 16,665 shares of Securitize (SECZ) on Tuesday for approximately $125,654. The stock closed at $7.54, up 13.9% for the day.

Hana Securities analyst Lee Kyung-soo issued a report on the 22nd comparing the current KOSPI market situation to historical shock events, identifying foreign investor buying patterns as the key variable for a potential rebound. The KOSPI fell approximately 25% from its peak

According to Jin10, on July 22, Malaysia palm oil futures are likely to open higher, supported by Brent crude reaching a five-week high amid U.S.-Iran tensions and Houthi blockade threats to Saudi Arabia. El Nino climate phenomena pose production risks in Southeast Asia, lending additional price sup

According to Jin10 Futures, spot platinum and palladium rose 0.56% and 0.55%, respectively, by 8:30 a.m. Beijing time on July 22.

Australia's Westpac Leading Index rose 0.04 percent month-on-month in June, recovering from a decline of 0.04 percent in the previous month.

Samsung Electronics stocks surged 5.79% to 274,000 won at market opening on the 22nd, following a 6.15% gain the previous day, marking over 10% growth in two consecutive trading sessions. The rally was driven by Standard & Poor's (S&P) upgrading Samsung's rating outlook from 'stable' to 'positive' o

According to Onchain Lens, BlackRock withdrew 1,789.65 BTC (approximately $119.17 million) from Coinbase Prime to its IBIT ETF wallet 7 hours ago.

According to Gutsmart Finance, Leuthold Group research reveals that when Citi's U.S. Economic Surprise Index surpasses 40, the S&P 500 historically records negative returns over the following three weeks and requires approximately three months to recover losses. The index has now climbed to 50.3.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, short positions on the New York Stock Exchange reached a record 9.0% in late June, marking the highest level since tracking began. S&P 500 component short positions rose to

According to Hana Securities analyst Lee Kyung-soo on July 22, South Korea's KOSPI index has fallen from its July 19 high of 9,052 to 6,800, representing a 25% decline after rising over 20% in the prior year. The analyst compared the current market condition to recovery periods following China

According to Cointelegraph, 18.6% of Americans currently own Bitcoin, surpassing the proportion of U.S. gold holders at 10.8%.

According to BlockBeats, on July 22, Rocket Lab (RKLB) secured a $266 million U.S. Air Force contract for 12 suborbital vehicle launches, with an option for 6 additional missions set to complete by end of 2028 in Alaska. The stock surged 5.14% intraday and gained over 7% after hours. SpaceX