Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

SK Hynix ADR attracted 173.41 million USD (~257.6 billion KRW) in net purchases from Korean retail investors on the settlement date of the 15th, the day following its Nasdaq debut. The buying activity ranked second among all US stocks purchased by Korean investors during the same period, trailing on

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has completed examiner-level establishment of fair pricing standards for corporate trademark royalties. The development follows last July's Commercial Act amendment introducing directors' fiduciary duties to shareholders under Article 382-3. Excessive royalty

According to Robin Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Goldman Sachs FX strategist, the dollar avoided a steeper decline on July 15 primarily due to geopolitical risks driving oil prices higher. Brooks noted that core U.S. inflation has already retreated to a mild

According to the People's Bank of China, the central bank conducted 626 billion CNY of 7-day reverse repurchase operations today (July 16), with both the bid volume and winning volume of 626 billion CNY each, at an operating rate of 1.40%, unchanged from the previous

According to ChainCatcher citing SoSoValue data, Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) saw net inflows of $2.1264 million yesterday (July 15). The ETF's historical cumulative net inflows have reached $128 million, with total assets under management at $347 million as of the latest

Covered call exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the Korean market recorded total net assets of 26.4786 trillion won as of the closing on the 14th, marking an 11 trillion won increase since early this year, according to the asset management industry. The surge reflects investor demand for

According to Newsis, as of July 16, South Korea's covered call ETF market saw total assets surge to 26.48 trillion won, up 11 trillion won since the start of the year. The number of covered call ETF products listed domestically increased from 52 at the beginning of 2026 to 61, reflecting the

Spot silver fell over 1% during intraday trading on July 16, currently trading at $57.18 per ounce.

China's interbank foreign exchange market reported the following midpoint rates on July 16. The US dollar weakened against the yuan to 6.7909, down 1 point. The euro strengthened to 7.7690, up 199 points; the British pound rose to 9.1703, up 864 points; the Australian dollar climbed to 4.7446, up 14

According to Korea Exchange data, K Bank stock surged 11.13% to 6,390 won this morning on July 16, with an intraday high of 6,850 won, up 19.13%. Internet and smaller bank stocks strengthened as improved earnings expectations from rising interest rates combined with defensive positioning during

Japan's Finance Minister Kaio Katayama stated today that the government will take appropriate action on foreign exchange markets whenever necessary. The statement reflects Japan's readiness to respond to market volatility and currency fluctuations through timely policy

KOSPI recovered above the 7200 level after a 3-day decline, closing at 7284.41 with a gain of 427.58 points (6.24%), driven by a 27% overnight surge in SK Hynix ADR and rallies in Samsung Electronics. The rebound was triggered by positive semiconductor sector catalysts including slower US consumer p

According to Kyodo News, Japan's Lower House passed the Second Capital Bill proposed by the ruling coalition.

According to The Information on Wednesday (July 15), Apple is evaluating acquisitions of semiconductor startups to enhance AI server computing power and narrow the gap with competitors. Over recent months, Apple has engaged with investment banks and multiple semiconductor startups to assess acquisit

Korbit Research Center published a report on the 16th titled 'Perpetual Futures: Beyond Crypto Market to RWA,' documenting the expansion of perpetual futures markets from crypto assets into real-world assets (RWA). The report examines how global centralized exchanges like Binance leverage offshore l

The Bank of Korea conducted its first base rate hike on the 16th, with Seoul bond markets now focused on Governor Shin Hyun-song's remarks regarding future monetary policy direction. The central bank signaled the move clearly through multiple channels, including Vice Governor Yoo Sang-dae's May

According to CoinDesk, Cantor Fitzgerald and Securitize partnered on July 16 to integrate blockchain technology into IPO workflows. Cantor will provide equity capital markets and trading capabilities, while Securitize offers

IBK Investment & Securities economist Jung Yong-taek issued an analysis report on the 16th indicating that Korea's GDP growth expectations may soon reach an inflection point, as the Bank of Korea's News Sentiment Index has shown a clear downward shift after peaking in the first half of this year.

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) completed its second hub branch inspection of a securities firm this year, targeting Hyundai Motor Securities from May 15 to July 1 over 13 business days, according to financial investment industry sources on the 16th. The inspection aimed to

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark rate for the first time on July 16, with the 1-year IRS (interest rate swap) rate climbing to 3.46%, about 100 basis points above the new benchmark level. The move concluded months of policy signaling that began in May, with