Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

SC crude oil futures contracts fell 8.00% intraday on July 27, trading at 545.30 yuan per barrel.

According to Korea Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, South Korea's DLS (Derivative-linked Securities) issuance in the first half of 2026 reached 15.9 trillion won, up 18.7% from the second half of 2025 and up 29.1% from the first half of 2025.

According to Binance's official announcement on July 27, the exchange will distribute Nokia (NOK) dividends through bStocks to users holding NOKB. Net cash dividends, after deducting applicable withholding taxes, fees, and costs, will be reinvested as additional units or fractional shares of the

Brent crude oil fell sharply intraday today, dropping $6 to $87.16 per barrel, down 6.45%. WTI crude oil declined 6.7%, trading at $83.17 per barrel.

Gold prices on the KRX market fell to their lowest level this year, closing at 189,810 won on the 24th as the US-Iran conflict drove oil prices higher and reduced demand for non-interest-bearing assets. The decline came despite traditional safe-haven buying patterns, as investors focused on

According to Yonhapinfomax, Korean Investment Securities launched domestic stock trading services through Coinone's mobile app starting July 24. Users can select stocks via the 'Stock Investment' tab and complete transactions through Korean Investment Securities' web trading system after identity ve

According to the Korea Exchange, gold prices on the KRX market hit year-to-date lows of 189,810 won per kilogram on July 24, down 29.65% from January's peak of 269,810 won. The decline was driven by surging crude oil prices triggered by US-Iran military escalations, which prompted expectations of

According to KOL AB Kuai.Dong, Biiguiyuan liquidated its entire stake in ChangXin at the original price of CNY 2.22 per share in late 2024, abandoning a potential 23-fold return on its CNY 2 billion investment made in September 2021. The move was forced by the real estate company's liquidity

According to Jin10, Shuibei gold market in Shenzhen saw sales increase approximately 10% month-over-month in July, driven by returning summer foot traffic and rising consumer interest in lightweight jewelry. However, gold recovery services have cooled notably as falling bullion prices discourage

According to Odaily, LONGXIN technology (ticker: N长鑫) surged 499% in afternoon trading on July 27, with trading volume exceeding 130 billion yuan and turnover rate reaching 61.5%. The stock was quoted at $7.09 on

According to analysis from Milk Road AI, Changhong Memory's global DRAM market share jumped from less than 4% to approximately 7.7%-8% in the past year, with first-quarter 2026 revenue reaching 50.8 billion yuan, up 719% year-over-year. The surge was driven by Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron

According to sources cited by Odaily, Zhongjixuan (中际旭创) has told potential investors it will price its Hong Kong IPO at HKD 980 per share, below the initial target of HKD 1,010, according to unnamed sources familiar with the

LG Innotek announced Q2 revenue of 5.5272 trillion won and operating profit of 245.8 billion won on the 27th, representing a 41% increase in revenue and a 2,057% surge in operating profit compared to the same period last year. The results exceeded market expectations, with 11 securities firms

According to PANews, Changxin Technology surged 489.38% to 51.05 yuan today (July 27), with trading volume exceeding 1.3 trillion yuan (1,303.09 billion yuan). The stock's market capitalization reached 3.41 trillion yuan with a turnover rate

According to Goldman Sachs analysts, the Federal Reserve is expected to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at this week's meeting. Money markets are pricing in a 31.5% probability of a rate hike, though market consensus still favors no change. How the Fed Chair articulates the decision and

According to Yonhap Infomax, LG Innotek reported Q2 2026 operating profit of 245.8 billion won, up over 2,000% year-over-year, exceeding market consensus on July 27. Revenue reached 5.527 trillion won, up 41% from the prior year, surpassing consensus estimates of 5.035 trillion won and 206.3 billion

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced the 16th Long-term Natural Gas Supply and Demand Plan on May 27, projecting domestic natural gas demand will decline at an annual average rate of 0.94% from 45.91 million tons in the current year to 41 million tons by 2038. The p

According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, South Korea released its 16th long-term natural gas supply-demand plan on July 27. Total natural gas demand is projected to decline from 45.91 million tons this year to 41 million tons by 2038, a year-over-year decrease of 0.94 percent. To

According to Goldman Sachs' latest estimates, U.S. IPO fundraising is poised to reach a record $225 billion in 2026; however, the number of completed deals—currently 53 to 60—remains far below the 25-year median of around 100 annually, suggesting the surge is driven by a handful of mega-deals

Hanwha Ocean disclosed on the 27th that its Q2 operating profit surged 98% year-over-year to 736.1 billion won, doubling the prior-year quarter and significantly exceeding market expectations. The performance was driven by high-profit commercial vessels including LNG carriers and ongoing cost