Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to NH Investment & Securities analyst Kim Byung-yeon on July 20, South Korea's semiconductor industry is projected to achieve net profit of 1,019 trillion Korean won next year, up 34% year-over-year. The estimate represents a significant increase from last year's 217 trillion Korean won an

Germany's June producer price inflation (PPI) came in at 1.8% year-on-year, below the 1.9% forecast and down from 2.2% in the prior month.

According to Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, the firm set a $300 per share price target for SpaceX, more than double its current trading level of around $125. The target represents significant upside potential since SpaceX's June listing. Jonas' forecast assumes the company will continue its

South Korea's financial authorities recently introduced supplementary measures for single-stock leveraged products, according to reports. However, the market has characterized the initiative as a first-stage response, with analysts expressing concerns that while it may moderate excess investment

According to Jin10, today (July 20), domestic gold jewelry brands' prices rose from the previous Friday. Zhou Dafu and Zhou Daosheng's 999 fine gold jewelry rose to 1,222 yuan per gram, up 7 yuan per gram.

According to Korean Economic TV, foreign investors sold over 100 trillion Korean won worth of domestic stocks in the past three months. In June alone, foreign investors dumped 47 trillion won from the South Korean stock market as the benchmark index underwent

Taiwan Stock Exchange's Weighted Index closed down 0.5% on July 20, finishing at 42,449.70 points.

The KOSPI index fell 3.03% to 6614.20 as of 1:52 PM on July 20, according to MP Doctor data, driven by sustained selling pressure from individual and institutional investors. The index opened 2.60% lower at 6643.58 and briefly recovered to near-flat territory before resuming declines, reaching an in

Gaon Cable reported a 55.5% year-over-year increase in Q2 consolidated operating profit to 361.3 billion won, driven by expanding US AI data center and power grid investments that boosted cable and busduct demand. The South Korean cable manufacturer's Q2 revenue grew 35.1% to 869.39 billion won,

Today (July 20), Korea Exchange launched a customized consulting program for KONEX-listed companies planning to transfer-list to KOSDAQ, according to the exchange. Applicants can submit requests until July 31, with selected companies to be notified by August 7. Since launching the initiative in 202

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korean cable manufacturer Gaon Cable (000500) reported consolidated Q2 operating profit of 36.13 billion won on July 20, up 55.5% year-over-year, with revenue reaching 869.39 billion won, a 35.1% increase. The growth was driven by rising

From 05:00 to 05:15 (UTC) on July 20, 2026, BTC fell 0.46% over 15 minutes. The price range was 64,080.1–64,562.8 USDT, with a spread of 0.75%. Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, the market adopted a wait-and-see stance; trading volume was just 179 BTC, reflecting extremely low participation. Neither the long nor the short side showed a clear consensus on direction. The main driver behind this move was a rapid escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. For the ninth consecutive night

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

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDTHB (United States Dollar vs Thai Baht) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service completed on-site inspections of securities firms' exchange-traded fund (ETF) liquidity provider operations by last month 26th, targeting stock re-lending practices that generated 77-fold rate markups. The inspections, which began mid-April with BNK

According to financial industry sources, South Korea's Financial Services Commission completed field inspections of securities companies' ETF liquidity provider (LP) departments on July 20, the findings revealing questionable stock-lending practices. The inspections, which began in mid-April and

According to BlockBeats, on July 20, Iran declared an end to compliance with the U.S. memorandum and warned of full-scale retaliation if American military operations continue. The U.S. has conducted airstrikes for nine consecutive nights and deployed additional F-16, F-35 aircraft, and tankers to th

According to Citi, the bank downgraded South Korean equities and upgraded Chinese equities, citing turmoil in the Korean market and potential for Chinese equities to benefit as this year's AI-driven gains broaden beyond a narrow group of

According to LSEG data, the KODEX SK Hynix 2x Leveraged ETF has plunged 70% from its June peak, while declining approximately 50% since its May 27 launch. South Korean retail investors have suffered significant losses from AI-driven leveraged bets, with net inflows of 14 trillion won (approximately