Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to financial investment industry sources, on July 16, the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee raised the base rate by 0.25% to 2.75%, the first increase in 3.5 years. Analysts project the rate hike will have limited direct impact on securities firms' debt securities holdings, as

Korean stocks suffered their steepest single-day decline in months on July 16, with the KOSPI index plunging 463.81 points or 6.37% to close at 6,820.60, triggering the 37th circuit breaker of the year. The selloff was driven by sharp losses in semiconductor heavyweights Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks fell sharply in pre-market trading on May 20, with Samsung Electronics down 4.71% to 243,000 won and SK Hynix declining 5.43% to 1,742,000 won as of 8:07 AM in Nextrade pre-market sessions. The declines followed weakness in US and Japan

According to Seoul Gyeongje reporting, on July 20, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell over 5% in premarket trading. Samsung traded at 242,000 Korean won, down 5.10%, while SK Hynix declined 5.59% to 1,739,000 Korean won. The declines followed overnight weakness in U.S. semiconductor stocks,

Samsung Biologics signed an acquisition agreement with PolyPeptide Group on the 20th for approximately 2.7 trillion won. The deal represents the largest merger and acquisition in Korea's pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Samsung Biologics plans to acquire 100% equity through majority

According to TSMC Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Huang, the company plans to distribute dividends in U.S. dollars to foreign investors starting in 2027.

Alutec, the largest shareholder of KOSDAQ-listed KPTEU, disclosed on July 20 a tender offer to acquire 1 million shares (17.46% stake) of KPTEU at 4000 won per share, totaling 4 billion won, according to the Financial Supervisory Service electronic disclosure system. The move follows KPTEU's

According to Securities Times, China's Securities Regulatory Commission is holding a roundtable meeting today, with multiple market institutions in attendance. The institutions received notice from regulators yesterday to participate in the session aimed at promoting stable and healthy market

SpaceX short sellers have gained approximately $5 billion in paper profits as the company's stock price declined rapidly following its initial public offering (IPO), according to data from Business Insider

According to Yonhapinfomax CP and short-term bond issuance statistics, 22 securities firms issued a combined 11.19 trillion Korean won (KRW) in commercial papers and short-term bonds during the week of July 13-17. Korea Investment Securities led issuances with 3.694 trillion KRW, followed by Mirae A

According to Business Insider and S3 data, SpaceX short-sellers have accumulated approximately $5 billion in paper gains since the company's IPO on July 19. The stock has fallen below its $135 offering price, closing last week at $123.99. S3 estimates approximately 192 million shares, or

US Stocks fell on 17th (local time) as the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.77% to 52,146.42, the S&P 500 declined 1.01% to 7,457.69, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.40% to 25,520.24. The decline was triggered by Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI's release of the high-performance AI model

Osstem Implant, a dental implant company acquired by private equity firm MBK Partners, is facing restructuring controversy after multiple employees reported receiving job reassignment notices. According to investment banking industry sources on the 20th, the company recently eliminated existing

According to Hana Securities analyst Kim Rok-ho, TSMC reported Q2 2026 results on July 16 with revenue of $40.2 billion, up 34% year-over-year and 12% quarter-over-quarter, exceeding market expectations. Gross margin reached 67.7%, a record high surpassing the company's guided range. AI server and

According to Asia Economics, on July 16, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 4.45% to 6,960.50 amid broader market weakness, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 4.3% overnight. U.S. markets closed lower on July 17, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.77% to 52,146.42, the S&P 500

According to CNBC, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) committed an additional $100 billion to accelerate capacity at its Arizona factory on Thursday, July 16, 2026, bringing total investment in the U.S. state to $265 billion. Chief Financial Officer Wendell Huang told CNBC the company

According to Jin10, Brent crude oil futures broke through $90 per barrel on July 19 as markets resumed trading following U.S.-Iran military clashes in the Middle East. The price surge reflects heightened geopolitical tensions in the

NH Investment & Securities released a report on the 20th analyzing recent extreme volatility in Korean stocks, concluding the bull market is not over despite the KOSPI dropping 25.2% from its peak to 6820 on the 16th of this month. Analyst Na Jeong-hwan attributed the volatility to concentration in

According to an NH Investment & Securities report on July 20, South Korea's KOSPI index soared 101% in the first half of 2026 but fell 25.2% to 6,820 within just two weeks after hitting its monthly peak. The VKOSPI volatility index reached 96.9, surpassing crisis-era highs from 2008 (89.3) and the p

According to Nomura strategist Naka Matsuzawa in a report on Friday (July 17), the market is grappling with four potential scenarios that could derail AI investments. Beyond the previously identified concerns—cloud giants overspending, elevated memory costs, and central bank tightening—Nomura