Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Strategy Inc. disclosed on July 13 that its USD Reserve increased by $450 million to $3 billion, extending dividend coverage to 20.4 months. The company reported holdings of 843,775 bitcoin and $1.763 billion in annual dividend obligations. The reserve expansion supports preferred-stock

Gate News message. On July 14, 2026, according to an official Gate announcement, the Gate Futures Contract Trading Zone will officially launch its first offering at 14:00 (UTC+8) on July 14, 2026: BOT (robot strategy closed-end fund), INTW (2x long Intel daily leveraged ETF), SNXX (2x long SanDisk daily leveraged ETF), XBI (State Street S&P Biotechnology ETF), and APP (Applovin) Perpetual Futures for live trading. All trading pairs are settled in USDT. BOT is a Nasdaq-listed closed-end fund focu

According to BlockBeats, on July 14, the Korean Exchange suspended circuit breaker mechanisms for KOSDAQ (Korea's KOSDAQ index).

According to its official disclosure on July 13, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) raised its USD Reserve by $450 million to $3 billion, extending dividend coverage to 20.4 months. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and Chaitanya Jain, who oversees Strategy's bitcoin strategy and capital markets

According to Societe Generale, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) can purchase up to 12.3 trillion yen ($76 billion) of Japanese government bonds without altering its asset allocation. The estimate assumes GPIF gradually increases its domestic bond holdings from 26.9% as of

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) experienced sharp fluctuations during the early trading session on July 14. As of 11:00 a.m., it was at 6,712.84 points, down 1.38%. During the session, it briefly rose by more than 2% on bargain hunting, approaching the 7,000-point threshold, but then fell back to around 6,700 due to selling pressure. Retail investors were net sellers of 2.3 trillion won, while foreign investors were net buyers of 430 billion won. Retail investors sold 2.3 trillion

BNK Investment Securities issued a research report on May 9th setting a target price of 185 million won for SK Hynix stocks with a 'hold' rating, a forecast now gaining renewed attention as SK Hynix shares fell into the 180 million won range. Analyst Lee Min-hee cited concerns that competitive

According to a Bloomberg July 13 report citing people familiar with the matter, fast-fashion giant Shein Global Holdings Ltd. is seeking an IPO in Hong Kong as soon as August after receiving approval from China’s securities regulator, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). The IPO could raise between $2 billion and $3 billion; the final amount will depend on the company’s valuation and investor feedback, and related discussions are still ongoing. Bloomberg cites insiders: Shein could

According to Jin10, on July 10, domestic gold jewelry prices continued falling, declining over 20 yuan per gram compared to the previous day, with multiple brands reporting prices around 1,215 yuan per gram.

According to Bank of Korea, foreign net investment in the country's equities in June came to -$3.237 billion, compared with -$3.183 billion in May. Net investment in bonds reached $1.65 billion in June, down from $5.68 billion in the previous

According to Korean central bank data, South Korea's stock market saw its largest single-month foreign investment outflow on record in June. The net divestment marked a significant shift in foreign investor sentiment toward the nation's

According to analyst Eamonn Sheridan at Investinglive, U.S. consumer prices are expected to decline 0.2% month-over-month in June, the first decrease since the pandemic, driven entirely by a 15% drop in gasoline prices between mid-May and end-June. Annual inflation is forecast to ease from May's 4.2

According to BNK Investment & Securities, SK Hynix stock declined to approximately 1.8 million Korean won (KRW) on July 14, renewed focus on a research report issued four days earlier. On July 9, the brokerage assigned a 'Hold' rating and set a target price of 1.85 million KRW for SK Hynix.

According to China Customs, U.S.-China bilateral merchandise trade reached 2 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, accounting for 7.9% of China's total foreign trade. Trade declined 18.7% year-over-year in the first

According to Gate data, South Korea's KOSPI index fell below 6,600 points today, down 3.1% intraday, while chipmaker SK Hynix dropped 4.33%.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XBRUSD (Brent Crude UKOIL) has surged by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) halted Bitcoin purchases for three consecutive weeks since the 22nd of last month, according to CoinDesk on the 13th (US local time). The company sold 3,588 Bitcoin between the end of last month and the 5th of this month, securing approximately $216 million in cash. This

According to South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the country's cosmetics exports reached $7 billion (provisional) in the first half of 2026, up 27.3% year-over-year and marking the highest H1 result on record. The U.S. accounted for $1.45 billion, or 20.7% of total exports,

President Lee Jae-myung stated at a cabinet meeting held at Cheong Wa Dae on the 14th that the government must concentrate all efforts on stabilizing prices and real estate directly affecting citizens' lives, and gradually raise the potential growth rate to 3% by fostering ultra-gap and

According to CoinDesk, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) halted bitcoin purchases since June 22 and sold 3,588 BTC for approximately $216 million from late June to July 5. The company sold 1,363 BTC on June 30 for about $80.8 million and an additional 2,225 BTC for $135.2 million. The sales reduced Micro