Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bitcoin suffered its worst monthly performance in two years during June 2026, dropping 20.48% as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $4.5 billion in net outflows. On July 1, 2026, Bitcoin touched a 21-month low of $58,190, prompting Citigroup to slash its 12-month price target to $82,000 from $112,000.

According to BlockBeats, U.S. officials said on July 16 that President Trump is inclined to expand military operations against Iran. Potential options include intensified air strikes, deploying ground forces to seize Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz, and striking suspected nuclear

Pepperstone launched perpetual CFDs in 2026, extending 24/7 trading access to equities and pre-IPO instruments within a regulated framework, as weekend RWA derivative volume across major crypto exchanges passed $100 billion in 2026. The product responds to growing retail demand for continuous tradin

Goldman Sachs identified five safe assets for investors to avoid high-volatility holdings including Korean stocks and semiconductor stocks, according to a report on the 15th local time cited by Business Insider. The bank recommended bonds, software stocks, US low-volatility stocks, real estate stock

According to Barron's, Apple stock rose 4% and closed at a record $327.50 on July 15, driven partly by China's approval of Apple Intelligence on the same day. The regulatory clearance removes a major hurdle for the AI features to enter the world's largest smartphone market. Apple is set to report t

According to Goldman Sachs on July 15, the bank identified five safe assets to avoid momentum trading-driven volatility: bonds, software stocks, U.S. low-volatility stocks, real estate stocks, and dividend-paying stocks. Over the past three weeks, the bank noted momentum factors triggered the

According to reports, South Korea is considering purchasing dollar-denominated proceeds from SK Hynix ADR issuance using its foreign exchange fund.

According to a compilation by Jin10, South Korea's major financial institutions forecast the Bank of Korea will raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in a decision announced today (July 15). The consensus reflects mounting pressure on the won, persistent inflation above the central ba

Yuanta Securities forecasts KOSPI-listed companies' Q2 operating profit at 227.7 trillion won, up 234% year-over-year, in a report released on the 16th. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix account for two-thirds of total profit, yet excluding them still yields a 44% gain at 78.4 trillion won.

US stocks rose on July 15 (local time) while semiconductor stocks declined, as June Producer Price Index data came in below market expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.29% higher at 52,658.64, the S&P 500 gained 0.38% to 7,572.40, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.62% to 26,269.

According to Eugene Investment & Securities, South Korea's KOSPI-listed companies posted combined operating profit of approximately 227.7 trillion won in the second quarter of 2026, a 234% increase year-over-year, with net profit to shareholders jumping 265.6% to 176.7 trillion won. Excluding

According to Yonhapinfomax, Seoul government bond futures rose on July 16 evening trading as U.S. inflation concerns eased. The 3-year bond futures contract closed at 102.88, up 7 ticks from the previous trading day's close, while the 10-year contract gained 18 ticks to 105.35. Foreign investors

International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol stated that markets are feeling "tense" amid concerns over a potential escalation of the Iran conflict.

According to Barron's, Chinese memory chipmaker Changhsin Memory (CXMT), the world's fourth-largest DRAM manufacturer, announced it will launch its IPO on Thursday to raise $8.55 billion, with listing planned on Shanghai's STAR Market. The announcement triggered heavy selling pressure in U.S. memory

Korean investors funneled 967.3 billion won into parking-type ETFs during a recent one-week period as stock market volatility triggered buy and sell sidecar mechanisms. The five ETFs with the largest net asset increases were all parking-type products: TIGER Money Market Active led with 288.4 billion

According to a Reuters survey, about one-third of Japanese companies report that the Bank of Japan's rate hikes to date have damaged their capital investment plans.

CNBC host Jim Cramer said Wednesday that companies must prove artificial intelligence investments are delivering financial returns, stating he needs 'cold hard return facts' or will grow more skeptical. Cramer's comments come as this earnings season reveals companies adopting AI have largely

According to ETF Check, on July 16, investors' idle funds are increasingly flowing into parking-type exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as stock market volatility intensifies. The funds' appeal lies in their ability to generate stable daily returns while keeping capital readily available for short-term de

According to Jim Cramer, the CNBC "Mad Money" host said Wednesday he needs "cold hard return facts" proving artificial intelligence is paying off for companies. While Cramer remains optimistic about AI's long-term potential, with analysts projecting AI capital expenditures could exceed $1 trillion i

According to Bloomberg, QuantumScape (QS-US), a solid-state battery developer, will report its latest quarterly earnings after the market close on July 22, 2026. Options market data indicates investors expect the company's stock to swing approximately 12% in a single day following the earnings