Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on July 26 that South Korea will push for resuming free trade agreement negotiations with the Mercosur trade bloc and strengthen cooperation in the critical minerals sector. Lee noted that Mercosur member nations possess abundant ag

According to KG Zeroin, renewable energy ETFs surged on July 26 as international oil prices rose amid escalating Middle East tensions. Geopolitical uncertainty has increased concerns about potential disruptions to fossil fuel supplies, directing market attention toward renewable energy

According to TheStreet, economist Peter Schiff recently warned that SpaceX stock decline may signal rising risks tied to overvalued AI stocks and crypto assets. Schiff suggested the pullback reflects broader investor caution toward hot-performing assets rather than a company-specific

According to iM Securities, South Korea's second quarter GDP grew 0.6% quarter-over-quarter and 3.7% year-over-year on July 26, surpassing market expectations of 0.4% growth. The outperformance was driven by increased semiconductor

Finance Minister Park Hong-geun announced on Sunday that South Korea's tax revenue is projected to exceed 500 trillion won next year, driven by an AI-fueled semiconductor boom. Speaking on KBS 'Sunday Diagnosis,' Park attributed the revenue surge to structural changes in semiconductor demand

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warned in a July 22 post on X that the 'global economy is crashing' and could financially wipe out many people, characterizing the U.S. economy as 'bankrupt.' The financial author cited surging federal debt—from roughly $9.5 trillion before the 2008 crisis

According to Bitcoin.com News, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warned on July 22 that the global economy is crashing and could financially wipe out many people. He characterized U.S. federal debt at $39 trillion—compared to $9.5 trillion in 2008—and stated the government adds

Korean investors net purchased $2.596 billion of US stocks from July 1 to 23, quadrupling the June amount of $632.96 million, as the KOSPI fell 21.1% from 8476.48 on June 30 to 6690.62 on July 24. The surge in US stock purchases reflected investor response to the sharp domestic market decline.

South Korea's National Pension Service showed net buying of 68.4 billion won in the securities market from the 1st to 24th this month, according to Korea Exchange data released on the 26th. The pension fund's shift to net purchasing marks a reversal from six consecutive months of net selling that

According to its July 24 trading disclosure, ARK Invest's ARKK ETF purchased 5,264 shares of Bitmine (BMNR) for approximately $83,118.

SK Eterix, a South Korean renewable energy developer, saw its stock price surge 65.2% in one week from 48,800 won on the 15th to 80,600 won on the 23rd. The rally followed SK Group and global private equity firm KKR's announcement on the 1st of an equity investment agreement to establish an

According to Maeil Gyeongje, SK Eternics' stock surged 65.2% in a week, reaching 80,600 won on July 23, after SK and global private equity firm KKR signed a partnership agreement on July 1 to establish an integrated renewable energy platform. KKR will hold 51% stake and SK 49%, with the aim to

Major South Korean banks raised deposit interest rates to the 3% range starting from the 21st through 24th, following central bank rate hikes. Hana Bank increased its 1-year regular deposit rate to 3.20% from the 23rd, up 30 basis points from the 2.90% rate applied since March. This marks the

According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Capital Group's SMALLCAP World Fund increased its stake in bitcoin treasury company Strive ($ASST) by 481,772 shares (worth $5.52 million) on July 25. The fund now holds 2.93 million shares valued at approximately $33.62 million.

According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Elon Musk's net worth dropped approximately $130 billion in five trading days this week as Tesla stock plunged nearly 20% to $313.03 per share—the largest single-week decline since 2022. SpaceX stock also hit its lowest level since the company's IPO last

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korean banks including Hana Bank, Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and Woori Bank raised their deposit rates above 3% annually starting July 23–26, following increases in the Bank of Korea's benchmark rate. Hana Bank's 1-year fixed deposit product reached 3.20%, Shinh

According to Bloomberg documents obtained by the news outlet, Qualcomm notified customers on Friday (July 24) that products shipped from September 1 will see double-digit price increases. The company said it can no longer absorb rising supplier costs and has limited success sourcing alternative comp

According to ARK data cited by unfolded, Bitcoin's one-year realized volatility approached 42% at the end of the second quarter, nearing multi-year lows. The metric measures the asset's actual price swings over a 12-month

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) executed its first tokenized securities transactions on the 15th. The transactions converted US stocks and Treasuries into digital tokens for collateral, lending, and settlement. Over 30 institutions including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan,

According to Digital Daily, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 2,191.12 points, or 25.42%, from July 1–21, 2026, driven by Middle East tensions and semiconductor sector concerns. Individual stocks declined more sharply, with SK Hynix down 36.3% and Samsung Electronics down 28.5% over the same period.