Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Goldman Sachs identified mechanical selling from single-stock leveraged ETFs as a key factor amplifying the KOSPI decline on the 14th day. The investment bank reported that some 2x leveraged ETFs based on semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell over 30% in a single day,

According to Bybit, on July 14, South Korea's KOSPI index rose over 1% intraday, with SK Hynix gaining 2.9% and Samsung Electronics climbing 4%.

According to Guru Club, China's fertilizer exports in June dropped 48% year-over-year to 2.23 million tons, marking the lowest level since April 2024, as the country tightened export controls to prioritize domestic

According to Guru Club, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5688.574 points on June 4, reaching its lowest level since December 2020.

CXMT and YMTC plan to jointly invest RMB 63 billion in capital expenditures to expand production lines; if the plan is completed on schedule, CXMT’s DRAM monthly production capacity by the end of 2026 will be close to 350,000 wafers, just about one-tenth behind Micron’s (Micron) concurrent estimate of 375,000 wafers. CXMT’s DUV Multiple-Exposure Pathway According to reports, since CXMT is unable to obtain EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography equipment, the solution it is using is to switch to o

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Department of Labor will release June CPI data today (July 14) at 20:30 Beijing time. The report will include the year-over-year CPI rate (prior: 4.20%, forecast: 3.80%), month-over-month seasonally adjusted CPI (prior: 0.5%, forecast: -0.1%), and core CPI

According to Jin10, South Korea's government announced on Tuesday, July 14 plans to ease foreign exchange restrictions as part of its strategy to promote the internationalization of the Korean won and expand its overseas use. The government released its "Economic Policy Direction for the Second

Korea's Finance Ministry said foreign exchange market supply-demand conditions are improving and expects structural changes in the second half of 2026.

Robeco Asset Management's global equity portfolio manager Chris Berkouwer advised investors on May 14 to reduce concentration in surging AI stocks and reallocate to financials, healthcare, and consumer sectors, citing elevated valuations and inflation risks. Speaking at a press conference in

Ericsson reported second-quarter net sales of 526.9 billion Swedish kronor (SEK), falling short of market estimates of 538.6 billion SEK. Adjusted EBIT for the period came in at 65.2 billion SEK, compared to analyst expectations of 66.4 billion SEK. The telecom infrastructure company's adjusted

South Korean stocks fell sharply on the 14th, with the KOSPI index dropping to the 6600 level and the KOSDAQ triggering a sell-side sidecar during afternoon trading. As of 1:30 PM, the KOSPI stood at 6693.36, down 113.5 points or 1.67% from the previous session, while the KOSDAQ fell 36.82 points or

According to Robeco Asset Management, the firm's global equity portfolio manager Chris Bukvarwar recommended on July 14 trimming positions in high-performing tech stocks to capture profits, while expanding investment exposure to finance, healthcare, and consumer staples sectors. Bukvarwar stated

According to Jin10 Futures, on July 14, rapeseed meal futures in Zhengzhou opened lower but rallied higher, with the benchmark contract closing up 1.47%. The rise was supported by a sharp climb in international crude oil futures. In the spot market, rapeseed meal trading slowed due to heavy

According to Gate data, South Korea's KOSPI index turned positive today after declining over 5% earlier. SK Hynix rose 0.21% intraday, rebounding from a previous drop exceeding 8%.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, MINIMAX (MINIMAX-W 00100.HK) has dropped by 14% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Shengyi Technology (02476.HK) issued a clarification statement denying negative rumors about losing NVIDIA orders and facing quality issues. The Hong Kong-listed PCB manufacturer stated that AI-related product demand remains strong, with orders continuously growing and production proceeding

According to an official statement, Shenghuo Technology (HKEX: 02476) has denied reports that it lost approximately 5 billion yuan (roughly $688 million USD) in orders from Nvidia due to quality concerns. The company clarified that its PCB product orders remain

Align Partners proposed a merger between JB Financial and BNK Financial on the 14th, citing regional banks' structural survival crisis. Activist fund Align Partners Asset Management sent shareholder letters on the 14th proposing a merger between South Korea's two major regional financial holding

Align Partners, an activist fund, proposed on July 14 that South Korea's two major regional financial holding companies—JB Financial Group and BNK Financial Group—merge to create a mega regional finance holding with combined assets of 234 trillion Korean won. The fund estimates the merged entity's e

Microsoft Corp. shares rose 1.5% on Monday, bucking a market-wide selloff linked to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. The stock has gained fresh momentum in July after emerging as one of the weakest performers in its peer group during the first half. Retail traders are now watching the stock closely as