Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to CME data, on July 22, gold, WTI crude oil, and natural gas all saw increases in both trading volume and open interest. Gold trading volume reached 182,264 contracts with 387,520 open contracts; WTI crude oil volume hit 1,163,459 contracts with 1,880,106 open contracts; natural gas volum

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on July 23 that Q2 2026 GDP growth exceeded expectations. The Ministry attributed the strong performance to robust semiconductor exports, increased foreign tourism, and government stimulus measures including a supplementary budget and

According to South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance, on July 23, the country achieved 3.7% year-over-year real GDP growth in the second quarter, making the achievement of a full-year 3% growth target increasingly likely. The ministry noted that Q2 real gross domestic income (GDI)

Tesla Inc. reported second-quarter (Q2) capex of $5.79 billion and negative free cash flow of $1.09 billion as CEO Elon Musk prioritizes faster execution across AI, Optimus, Cybercab, semiconductors, and solar manufacturing. TSLA stock slid 4% in extended trading following the Q2 earnings release an

According to Fiscal AI and analyst Munster, Tesla's second-quarter capital expenditure surged to $5.79 billion, pushing free cash flow to negative $1.09 billion—the company's first negative quarterly cash flow in two years. The earnings report, released July 23, showed that Elon Musk is

Hyundai Motor reported second-quarter revenue of 49.2 trillion won on July 23, up 1.9% year-over-year and exceeding analyst expectations of 48.8 trillion won. However, operating profit fell 20.8% to 2.85 trillion won, below consensus estimates of 3.09 trillion won. The automaker achieved top-line g

According to South Korea's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy, DRAM (DDR5 16Gb) prices surged from $5.1 to over $40 per unit from June 2025 to June 2026, while NAND (128Gb) prices jumped from $3.1 to $28.8, driven by intense AI data center competition among global tech giants. South Korea's

Nokia raised its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance to €2.1–2.6 billion from the prior range of €2.0–2.5 billion, above market consensus of €2.36 billion. In the second quarter, the company's adjusted gross margin reached 46%, exceeding analyst expectations of 44.6%.

According to Jin10, a China-Chile Renminbi cross-border investment and financing conference was held on July 22 in Santiago, organized jointly by Bank of China and the China International Payment System. Over 100 officials and delegates from financial, government and business sectors of both

Singapore's June consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.9% year-over-year, falling short of the 2% forecast while edging up from May's 1.80%.

The KOSDAQ index rose 3.60% to 778.15 points as of 1:20 PM on May 23, driven primarily by biotech stocks rather than semiconductor shares. Alteogen, the sector's leading stock, gained 9.89% while PharmResearch surged 12.56% and Ligachem Biosciences added 6.82%. The rally occurred as the index

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation executives confirmed August oil supplies have been secured, according to the company statement. The announcement comes as the state-owned Indian energy major ensures stable fuel availability for the upcoming

According to Korea Exchange, Kosdaq index surged 3.6% to 778.15 points on July 23, breaking through the 770-point level amid gains in biotech stocks. Alteogen led the advance with a 9.89% gain, followed by Pharmaresearch up 12.56%, Ligachem Bioscience up 6.82%, and ABL Bio up 5.62%, indicating

According to StoneX senior market analyst Matt Simpson, Australian dollar bullish momentum against the U.S. dollar is "obviously accumulating" on July 23, with AUD/USD returning above the 0.7000 level following a recent consolidation phase. The analyst noted that a significant wave low has formed on

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stock Trading Prohibition Act on Wednesday with a 232-198 vote, marking the first full House floor vote on a congressional stock trading ban. The bill aims to restrict stock trading by members of Congress and their immediate family members. Under the

According to a Hong Kong exchange disclosure, Nike formally notified Top Sports, China's largest athletic retailer, on July 22 that it would terminate the company's online sales rights for Nike products starting January 1, 2027. Top Sports' share price crashed over 24% the same day, wiping

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced plans to implement interest payments on IPO subscription deposits during the second half of the year, according to a May 15 report to the presidential office. The move addresses what the FSC termed an 'unreasonable practice' where investors

According to Jin10 Futures, on July 23, CBOT soybean futures rose 1.3% on concerns over potential heat waves in the U.S. Midwest and rising crude oil prices. Domestic soybean meal markets rallied in tandem with imported soybean costs, though ample domestic stocks and limited downstream demand

According to Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN), the Dung Quat Refinery has secured crude oil supply to sustain operations through the end of September.