Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Seoul's foreign exchange swap market saw divergent movements across the term structure, with long-dated tenors declining on rising US Treasury yields while short-term tenors gained support from anticipated dollar inflows tied to SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipt listing. The 1-year FX swap

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 14, FX swap points declined across most tenors in Seoul's foreign exchange market, driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields. The 1-year point fell 0.40 won to minus 14.50 won, while the 6-month slipped 0.20 won to minus 7.50 won. In contrast, shorter tenors held

On July 14, individual investors in South Korea executed a large-scale net sell-off, offloading 4 trillion won worth of stocks as selling pressure intensified across the market. The KOSDAQ index triggered a circuit breaker amid the selloff, closing down 1.92% after paring

Short-selling pressure on South Korean stocks intensified in recent weeks, with SK Hynix borrowing balances doubling in the past month amid a broader market decline. The KOSPI index fell near the 6,000 level recently, as retail investor buying interest weakened and foreign investors expanded their s

According to Citi's latest research, following the State Council's approval of the consumption expansion plan, the brokerage expects Chinese discretionary consumer stocks to see improved market sentiment. While Citi does not anticipate immediate significant consumer stimulus from the new policy, it

Japanese stock indices recovered in afternoon trading on the 14th, with the Nikkei 225 closing up 500.77 points (0.74%) at 67,743.50 and the TOPIX rising 31.49 points (0.79%) to 4,038.98. The rebound followed the Korean KOSPI's recovery near the 7,000 level, triggering bargain hunting by investors s

Coca-Cola closed at $84.25 on May 13 (local time), rising approximately 1%, as investors increasingly turn to defensive stocks amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The beverage company's stock has gained over 4% in the past month and 21.8% year-to-date. Growing concerns over the Iran war and se

Individual investors sold 4.15 trillion won on KOSPI on the 14th following widespread margin calls and panic selling. The mass liquidation occurred after the previous day's market plunge and renewed Middle East geopolitical tensions. KOSPI closed 0.72% higher at approximately 6856 as institutional i

According to the Korea Exchange, yesterday KOSPI circuit breaker triggered for the seventh time in 2026 as foreign and institutional investors dumped shares simultaneously, with the index falling over 8%. This brought the total circuit breaker activations since the mechanism's introduction in 2000 t

According to the People's Bank of China, on July 15, the central bank will conduct 1.4 trillion yuan (approximately $193 billion) in six-month buy-back repurchase agreements. The operation is designed to maintain sufficient liquidity in the banking system. The securities will mature on

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 14, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 500.77 points (0.74%) to close at 67,743.50 as market sentiment reversed in afternoon trading. The TOPIX index also gained 31.49 points (0.79%) to finish at 4,038.98. Both indexes initially weakened on U.S. semiconductor sector de

According to Hankyung Global Market, Coca-Cola closed at $84.25 on July 13, gaining 21.8% year-to-date as investors favor defensive equities amid geopolitical uncertainty and AI valuation concerns. Bank of America raised its price target to $95 from $90, while UBS maintained a 'Buy' rating with a $9

According to Odaily, Samsung Electronics stated that it is not currently considering the possibility of issuing American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

According to sources, India's foreign exchange deposit program for overseas Indians has attracted nearly $10 billion in funds. The initiative, which offers incentive rates to diaspora members, represents a significant inflow of foreign exchange reserves for the

Apple stock closed at $317.31 on local time, marking an all-time high by closing price, with market capitalization reaching $4.66 trillion — an increase of approximately $650 billion (around 975 trillion won) over two months. The stock rebounded 16% from its low of $275.15 on previous month 25th.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said today that inflation pass-through in the UK displays softer evidence, with oil prices not declining as anticipated. Bailey's remarks suggest that expected price adjustments in petroleum products have not materialized as

TradeLocker reported that gold and Bitcoin account for approximately 70% of all demo trades placed by new users on its platform, while the two most traded forex pairs, EUR/USD and GBP/USD, represent less than 7% combined. The figures are based on activity from more than 100,000 users who signed up f

According to Bloomberg, Apple's stock closed at a record high of $317.31 on July 13, extending its market capitalization gain to approximately $650 billion over the past two months. The stock has rebounded 16% from its June 25 low of $275.15.

According to TradeLocker, gold and Bitcoin account for approximately 70% of all demo trades placed by new users on the platform's service launched in early May. The two most traded traditional forex pairs, EUR/USD and GBP/USD, combined represent less than 7% of demo trading activity. The figures