Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Today (July 16), the Korean won appreciated 0.7% to 1477.10 per U.S. dollar, marking its highest level since May 12, 2026.

According to Chosun Biz, on July 15, Kosdaq-listed semiconductor components maker MECARO agreed to acquire 100% of private company Samil Tech for approximately 356 billion Korean won (roughly $27 million). The company will fund the entire acquisition using its cash reserves without incurring

According to Ukraine's Security Service, Ukrainian forces struck two Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Black Sea on July 16 using Mamai marine drones. The damaged vessels, Louise1 and Banda, have been regularly transporting oil for Russia. The Russian government has not yet commented on the

South Korean financial authorities announced comprehensive regulations on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) on the 16th, 50 days after the products launched. The Financial Services Commission and related agencies suspended new listings until

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. launched its fifth consecutive strike on Iran early Thursday (July 16), targeting military installations and a sanctioned oil tanker near the country's main crude export terminal. Iran responded by firing missiles at U.S. bases in Kuwait and Jordan, with Jordanian au

According to BlockBeats, today (July 16), Binance founder CZ posted that Bitcoin can hedge against inflation, while artificial intelligence cannot. "AI is powerful, but it cannot resist inflation. Bitcoin can," CZ

Foreign investors net purchased ₩3.29 trillion worth of Korean stocks on July 14-15, concentrating on semiconductor shares including SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, according to Korea Exchange data. The buying spree followed ₩14.07 trillion in net selling from July 1-13. On July 16, foreign invest

Bitcoin traded around $64,389 as Ethereum reached $1,895 on Tuesday, its highest level since June 3. The price movements followed softer U.S. inflation data that weakened the dollar and reduced concerns about additional Federal Reserve rate hikes, according to The Economic Times. Bitcoin moved

According to the Korea Exchange, foreign investors net-bought approximately 2 trillion won of SK Hynix and other semiconductor stocks on July 14-15, reversing earlier selling pressure. The purchases were concentrated on SK Hynix (1.9958 trillion won), with smaller positions in SK Square, Samsung

According to market data, on July 14, Bitcoin held steady near $64,389 while Ethereum touched $1,895, its highest level since June 3. Bitcoin moved between an intraday high of $65,486 and low of $64,384, suggesting traders remain cautious despite a softer U.S. inflation report that weakened the

US electricity supply reached 2,234 terawatt-hours in the first half of 2025, up 3% from the prior year and marking a record high, according to clean energy think tank Ember reported by Yonhap Infomax on an unspecified date. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) attributed much of this

GraniteShares 2x Long LCID Daily ETF (LCDL) delisted on the 15th (local time) after net asset value turned negative. The leveraged fund tracking Lucid Motors stocks crashed 92% in a single day. On the 14th, Lucid Group shares dropped over 50% intraday amid liquidity crisis and bankruptcy

SK Hynix is continuously selling US dollars raised through its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing, according to Seoul's foreign exchange market on the 16th. The company raised $26.5 billion (approximately 40 trillion won) via the ADR listing and is sequentially converting the funds, which

According to GraniteShares' official guidance, the GraniteShares 2x Long LCID Daily ETF (LCDL), a leveraged fund tracking Lucid Motors stock, was delisted on July 15 after collapsing 92% in a single trading day. The fund's net asset value (NAV) turned negative at -$0.016 per share following Lucid's

According to aNews24, South Korea's financial regulators announced today (July 16) a supplementary plan for single-stock leverage products. The Financial Services Commission, Financial Supervisory Service, and Korea Exchange raised the margin requirement for domestic and foreign-listed single-stock

According to Oil Price, citing Ember research and data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, American electricity supply reached a record 2,234 terawatt-hours in the first half of 2026, up 3% year-over-year. The surge marks the second consecutive year of all-time highs in both power

According to Seoul foreign exchange market reports, SK Hynix continued selling US dollars steadily on July 16 following its $26.5 billion ADR listing proceeds. The dollar-won exchange rate rose to a high of 1,488.80 in morning trading before declining to 1,481.30, pressured by SK Hynix's

According to the Swiss National Bank, latest signals from the labor market remain weak.

The Swiss National Bank warned recently that risks of significant Swiss franc appreciation remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, on July 16, gold T+D closed down 0.72% at 877.2 yuan per gram. Silver T+D declined 3.02%, closing at 13,849.0 yuan per kilogram.