Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Hanwha Systems is projected to report strengthened Q2 2026 earnings driven by increased defense exports to Gulf nations amid Middle East conflicts. Four major Korean securities firms forecast the defense electronics company will achieve consolidated revenue

Meili Healthcare (02373) issued a profit warning for the first half ending June 30, 2026, expecting net profit of at least 235 million yuan, up at least 37% year-on-year. The company also forecast revenue of at least 1.88 billion yuan, up at least 28% from the same period in 2025. Adjusted net profi

Goldman Sachs assessed that the US stock market's bull run momentum remains strong despite recent declines, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The investment bank stated that market momentum is still robust and that more negative news would be needed to defeat the bulls. The S&P 500 has

Jung Eui-hyun, head of ETF operations at Mirae Asset Asset Management, stated in a recent interview with Herald Economy that attributing recent market volatility primarily to single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is exaggerated. Jung's comments address concerns that Samsung

SK Hynix stock fell approximately 37% over 18 trading days from a high near 3 million won in mid-last month, pushing individual investors toward losses. According to Naver Financial data on the 20th, the average purchase price for 295,591 SK Hynix investors was 1.811 million won, with an average

The Hang Seng Index declined 446 points to close at 24562 on Friday (17th) after rising for four consecutive days at the week's start, despite opening 18 points higher and reaching an intraday peak of 25166 points before falling as much as 676 points to 24332. For the week, the index still

According to Goldman Sachs, on July 18, the U.S. stock market's momentum remained strong despite a recent selloff in semiconductor shares and broader market weakness. The S&P 500 has risen 95% since the end of 2022, placing the current bull market in the top 10% of all bull markets since 1928. Goldm

According to Jung Ui-hyun, head of ETF operations at Mirae Asset Global Investments, in an interview with Herald Business on July 9, claims that single-stock leverage ETFs are a major driver of recent market volatility are overstated. Jung stated that while rebalancing by leverage ETFs can

According to Korea Exchange, last week (July 16) shares of Hanseong Corporation, Monami, and Enex surged significantly on patriotic retail buying, with multiple stocks hitting upper daily limits. Hanseong Corporation's stock jumped 237.7% from 4,300 Korean won on July 1 to 14,520 won on July 16; Mon

According to Jin10 Futures, on Friday (July 20), CBOT corn futures rose amid uncertainty over U.S. crop prospects following an extreme heat wave in the Midwest, tensions in the Black Sea grain export region, and deteriorating European crop conditions. Crude oil futures gained 4%, providing

According to Odaily, Circle President Heath Tarbert responded this week to the company's stock decline from $260 to $62, emphasizing that the company remains focused on long-term development and executing its mission to build internet infrastructure. Tarbert highlighted that USDC, which natively

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, SKHYNIX (SK Hynix Inc.) has dropped by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to Naver Financial, SK Hynix fell 37% in 18 trading days from its mid-month high near 3 million won. Among 295,591 investors tracked, the average entry price was 1.811 million won, with an average return of just 1.71%, putting many near breakeven as the stock approaches key support

According to Herald Economy, South Korea's fund industry recently disputed the notion that single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are the primary cause of recent market volatility. The remarks come as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares experienced sharp price swings, prompting mark

According to Kobeissi Letter, the auction yield on U.S. 30-year Treasury bonds rose to 5.06% on July 20, marking the highest level since 2007. The increase pushes long-term Treasury yields above the 5% threshold, up from approximately 2% in early 2022. Rising risk-free rates are expected to increase

According to Korea Financial Supervisory Service filings on July 20, Alutec, the largest shareholder of KOSDAQ-listed KPTYU, launched a tender offer for 1 million shares (17.46% stake) at 4,000 won per share. Local media reported that internal company funds were traced flowing to the shareholder's s

Samsung Securities analyst Shin Seung-jin released a weekly investment strategy report on the 20th recommending investors consider additional purchases of AI-leading stocks following recent market corrections. The KOSPI index fell approximately 25% from its peak over the past month, driven by

Kiwoom Securities raised the target price for TES, a semiconductor equipment company, from 62,000 won to 250,000 won, a 303% increase, and maintained its 'buy' rating on the 20th. The adjustment reflects anticipated accelerated memory facility investments by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

According to Hana Securities analyst research on July 20, SK Hynix stock has fallen 43% to 2022 crisis levels, despite resilient underlying market fundamentals. DRAM spot prices rose 2% week-over-week and 7% month-over-month, while DRAM-focused ETFs saw inflows of $4.5

According to Kiwoong Securities, the brokerage raised semiconductor equipment maker Tes' target price to 250,000 Korean won on July 20, up 303% from the previous target of 62,000 won. The stock was trading at 194,300 won as of the previous close. Analyst Park Yu-ak attributed the upgrade to