Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

UK GDP expanded 0.7% in the three months to May (quarter-on-quarter), beating economist forecasts of 0.5% and matching the prior reading of 0.7%.

UK three-month GDP monthly rate rose to 0.7% in May, beating market expectations of 0.5%. The prior reading was upwardly revised to 0.8% from the previously reported 0.70%.

UK GDP expanded 0.1% month-over-month in May, matching economist forecasts and recovering from a 0.10% contraction in April.

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song stated that supervision gaps will be prevented in the offshore won settlement system ahead of its September pilot launch. Speaking at a press conference on the 16th following the Monetary Policy Board meeting, Governor Shin addressed concerns that the new system

According to Yonhapinfomax, Shinsegae Food announced on July 16 that its board of directors approved the cancellation of all treasury shares held by the company, totaling 837,140 common shares, scheduled for July 21. Following the share cancellation, the company will proceed with a comprehensive

According to Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song, on July 16, the central bank will ensure there are no supervisory gaps in the offshore won settlement system, which is set to begin trial operations in September. Shin made the comments during a press briefing following the Monetary Policy

According to WEEX Labs, Chinese technology stocks rebounded on July 16, with investors refocusing on valuation adjustments in e-commerce, content, and search leaders. BABAON rose 6.62% in 24 hours, BILION gained 4.01%, and JDON climbed 3.71%. WEEX TradFi market data showed multiple Chinese tech stoc

According to market reports, the U.S. Labor Department released June CPI data showing headline inflation at 3.5% year-over-year and down 0.4% month-over-month, while core CPI rose 0% month-over-month, both below market expectations. Following the data release, market expectations for a Federal

According to Morgan Stanley, the ECB is expected to hold interest rates unchanged at next week's policy meeting, as reported by Jin10 on July 16. The analysis notes that recent oil price fluctuations create fundamental uncertainty in energy prices, which is sufficient reason for the central bank to

Warren Buffett said on Wednesday (July 15) that Berkshire Hathaway's recent major investment in Alphabet was initiated by him personally, not successor Greg Abel. Buffett also disclosed that at least four or five other holdings rank higher than Apple in his investment priorities, despite Apple

According to sources close to the matter, Syngenta Group (controlled by ChemChina) is postponing its planned $5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering to 2027, delayed from an original June filing target. The company now plans to submit IPO documents in September or later, citing adverse

TSMC's 2-nanometer technology accounted for 3% of total wafer revenue in the second quarter of 2026.

According to Yonhapinfomax, global beauty company APR announced on July 16 that its board approved an interim dividend of 2,500 won per share, with a total distribution of approximately 93.6 billion won. The dividend is the first cash distribution of the year. The record date is August 3, with

According to Korean media reports, SK Hynix ADR surged 27% on July 14 before falling 9% the following day, driven by the simultaneous launch of five leveraged derivative products and heavy options trading. Five asset managers rushed to purchase SK Hynix shares to fill the new funds' baskets

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported second-quarter results that exceeded market expectations. Net profit reached NT$706.6 billion, surpassing the estimate of NT$623.73 billion. Gross margin expanded to 67.7%,

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song stated on July 16 that recent stock market volatility has limited potential to transmit into a broader financial crisis, citing restricted pathways between equity markets and systemic risk. Shin made the remarks during a Monetary Policy Committee press

According to Yonhapnews on July 16, Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song said recent stock market volatility poses limited systemic financial risk, as equity markets have fewer direct pathways to the broader financial system compared to other liquid assets. Speaking at the Monetary Policy

Montage Technology's South Korea office was searched by Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Fair Trade Investigation Department for alleged violations of the Fair Trade Act involving price manipulation. The Hong Kong-listed semiconductor company's stock fell as much as 20.7% to HK$286.6 following th

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh testified before the House and Senate this week, marking his first appearance on Capitol Hill since taking office. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed concern that U.S. inflation remains too high, despite June's Consumer

Recently, Zero One, a Chinese autonomous electric truck manufacturer, submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange main board, with Goldman Sachs and Haitong International serving as joint sponsors. In May 2026, the company completed a 925 million yuan (approximately $128 million)