Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

KB Securities announced on May 16 that it will abolish the basic deposit exemption system for single-stock leveraged and inverse exchange-traded products (ETPs) starting May 20. The brokerage notified customers via text message that all investors will be required to maintain a basic deposit of 10

According to CEO Dave Ricks in an interview with The Economist on July 15, Eli Lilly announced a major strategic transformation from a traditional drug manufacturer to a preventive medicine platform company. Ricks stated that the company's goal is not simply to treat diseases but to help people

According to Yonhap Infomax, KB Securities on July 16 announced the elimination of the minimum deposit exemption for single-stock leveraged and inverse ETF/ETN transactions, effective July 20. All investors must now maintain a minimum deposit of 10 million won to trade these products, regardless of

According to Emirates NBD, on July 14, the Dubai-based bank went live on the Partior network to offer instant cross-border U.S. dollar payments, becoming one of the first financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye region to deploy blockchain-based settlement technology.

Spot palladium declined below $1,300 per ounce today, down 1.17% intraday.

As of 2:30 PM on July 16, according to Jin10 Futures, China's interbank offered rates money-sentiment index (CNEX) reported 50, down 4 points from 10:15 AM. The index for large banks, mid-to-small banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 49, 52, and 49 respectively, each down 4 points. The index ra

Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 2.8% to close at 66,835.54 points on July 16, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index declined 1.5% to 4,028.79 points.

According to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, DeepSeek is preparing to go public on Shanghai's STAR board (Science and Technology Innovation Board). The AI company plans to file its IPO application by the end of 2026, with the earliest listing targeted for the

TSMC reported Q2 net profit of 706.56 billion TWD (approximately 32.59 trillion KRW), a 77.4% increase from the same period last year and significantly above the market estimate of 632.6 billion TWD. The results mark a record high for the company on a quarterly basis and represent the ninth

Nasdaq expressed support for tokenization on July 15 (local time), describing it as a 'natural extension' of regulated capital markets in a post on X. The statement came after the U.S. Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced the successful completion of its first production

According to Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song on July 16, real gross domestic income (GDI) surged 13.2% year-on-year in the first quarter, significantly outpacing the 3.8% real GDP growth, primarily due to rising

According to its official statement on X on July 15, Nasdaq called tokenization a 'natural extension of regulated markets' that bridges mainstream finance and digital asset ecosystems while preserving trust and improving how capital moves and settles. The statement came after the Depository

The Korean exchange-traded fund (ETF) market saw 24 new concentrated ETFs launch this year, with the top 5 products attracting a combined 7.3255 trillion won in assets, according to the securities industry on the 16th. These ultra-concentrated ETFs focus investment on 2 to 10 leading stocks rather t

Deutsche Bank recently raised its price target for ASML from €1,800 to €2,150 per share, according to the bank's latest research note.

According to Financial News, South Korea's ETF market launched 24 ultra-concentrated funds year-to-date as of July 16, channeling a combined 7.3255 trillion KRW into the top five products. These highly focused products concentrate investments in just 2–10 blue-chip stocks per sector, replacing the

According to CNBC, Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, warned on July 15 that the current stock market has moved much closer to gambling than investing. Buffett stated that in an environment where everyone prefers gambling, undervalued quality companies are becoming increasingly

According to BlockBeats, on July 16, TSMC raised its 2026 revenue growth forecast to above 40% from above 30% previously. The company projected Q3 revenue between $446 billion and $458 billion, compared with $331 billion in the same period last year, expecting demand to remain

According to its official announcement, Akston (02715) released its H1 2026 earnings preview on July 14, projecting net profit attributable to shareholders of 150-180 million yuan, representing a surge of 2,144%-2,593% year-over-year. Excluding non-recurring items, the company posted profit of 60-75

According to TSMC's Chief Financial Officer, the company believes there is no bottleneck constraining its capacity expansion efforts. The statement indicates confidence in the chipmaker's ability to scale production to meet

Japan's 40-year government bond yield rose 7.0 basis points to 3.825% today (July 16), marking a continued increase in long-dated sovereign borrowing costs.