Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Mizuho, Oracle Corp (ORCL) stock gained 3.4-4% on Tuesday after the analyst reiterated an 'Outperform' rating and maintained a $320 price target, implying nearly 164% upside from Monday's close. ORCL has slumped 38% year-to-date and over 48% in the past 12 months, but Mizuho noted the s

According to Kookmin Ilbo, SK Hynix converted several trillion won from its 40 trillion won ADR fundraising into local money market funds this week, pushing the KRW/USD exchange rate down to 1,473.40 on July 21 from 1,555.80 on July 2, its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. The won's

SpaceX will release its first post-IPO earnings report on August 4, according to IPO lock-up rules, which will simultaneously trigger the first tranche of insider share unlock. Up to 911.5 million shares may become eligible for sale, representing 20% of locked-up holdings. The unlock mechanism

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) received a price target increase to $640 from $511 by GF Securities ahead of its Advancing AI 2026 conference beginning July 22. The brokerage reiterated its 'Buy' rating and raised full-year revenue estimates to $52.3 billion for 2026 and $82.2 billion for 2027, ci

According to The Information, Google is developing a server chip codenamed Frozen v2 designed specifically to run Gemini faster and cheaper by hardwiring part of the AI model's architecture directly into the silicon. Engineers project a six to ten times improvement in efficiency compared to

According to GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, AMD's MI450X accelerator is projected to narrow the hardware gap with Nvidia, while the MI550X model featuring a four-die package structure could move ahead. GF Securities raised its price target on AMD to $640 from $511, a 27% upside, and reiterated a

Brent crude oil climbed above $91 per barrel on July 21 as military escalation between the United States and Iran raised fears of supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs warned in a July 20 note that Brent could exceed $120 per barrel in the fourth quarter if disruptions

According to the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), a multinational maritime surveillance organization led by U.S. Central Command, Houthi forces have completed preparations to attack ships near the Bab El-Mandeb Strait on July 21 (local time), positioning missiles and drones in the area,

According to Goldman Sachs, on July 21, Brent crude briefly broke above $91 per barrel amid U.S.-Iran military escalation, with analysts warning the price could reach $120 or higher in the fourth quarter if disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz continue. This outcome is not the bank's base case; G

On Wednesday (August 6), the U.S. Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) usage reached $275 million with 1 counterparty, up sharply from $30 million in the previous trading session.

According to UBS, the global investment bank raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 8,100 from 7,500 on July 21, implying potential upside of 8% or more over the next six months. The bank also projects the index will reach 8,900 by end of 2027.

According to Codelco, its Andina copper mine experienced production disruptions on Tuesday due to a severe winter storm affecting central Chile and causing power supply issues. The company stated that operations across its departments are continuing under emergency protocols designed to protect

Today, the Nasdaq-100 index extended gains to 2%, hitting fresh intraday highs, as semiconductor and technology stocks led the rally. Nebius surged 16.1%, followed by SanDisk up 13.2%, Teradyne up 13.1%, Micron up 13%, and Western Digital up 12.8%. The broader market also posted solid gains, with th

According to CME FedWatch data released on July 22, the probability of the Federal Reserve holding interest rates unchanged at its July meeting stands at 78.1%, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate hike is 21.9%.

According to Steve Rattner, a prominent Wall Street analyst, Donald Trump's net worth has increased by 183% over the past two years of his presidency, significantly outpacing wealth gains of previous US presidents during their first two years in office. In comparison, Bush saw a 35% increase,

Apple plans to launch a new device leasing program called Apple Upgrade on July 28 with Klarna serving as the financing partner, according to a Bloomberg report. Klarna (KLAR) stocks rose as much as 3% in midday trade Tuesday to just under $20 following the report, while Apple (AAPL) stocks

According to Bloomberg, BlackRock's iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) attracted net inflows of $2.8 billion last week, marking a single-week record and far exceeding the previous record of $1.2 billion set in February. Approximately 25% of the fund's position has been allocated to SK

On August 6, German 10-year sovereign bond yields rose 1.3 basis points to 3.163% during European market hours, as broader eurozone debt yields climbed. France's 10-year yield rose 1.7 basis points, Italian 10-year yields gained 1.2 basis points, and Spanish 10-year yields increased 1.6 basis points

According to Bloomberg, on July 21, Apple announced the launch of Apple Upgrade, a device rental service starting July 28, in partnership with fintech company Klarna. The service will be available initially in the U.S. through Apple retail stores and the company's website, covering iPhone, Mac,

According to The Block, Uphold launched fractional share trading for more than 4,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs on Tuesday, with access available to U.S. customers. The service enables crypto-to-stock trades, allowing users to convert their digital assets to U.S. dollars and purchase equities in a