Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Seoul Economic Daily's analysis of 7,500 high-net-worth investors (assets exceeding 3 billion won) at a major brokerage, investors net-sold 91.34 billion won in Samsung Electronics in August (through Aug. 24), marking the second consecutive month of top selling. The move reflects

Elon Musk's net worth stands at $862.4 billion as of August 27, 2026, with 82.5% concentrated in SpaceX shares that are contractually locked until June 12, 2027, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The wealth structure transformed on June 12, 2026, when SpaceX completed its initial public of

According to Stocktwits, Wendy's Co (WEN) shares plunged 13% premarket Thursday after reports indicated Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has shelved its take-private plans for the burger chain, citing valuation and performance concerns. Trian and Peltz collectively own more than 24% of Wendy's,

According to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, on 27 August 2026, Elon Musk's net worth reached $862.4 billion, with 82.5% of his wealth — worth $711.4 billion — held in SpaceX shares and options. Tesla now comprises only 15.9% of his net worth at $136.8 billion, marking a significant structural

According to Bharat Petroleum executives, the company will conduct a ship-to-ship transfer of 1 million barrels of Iraqi crude in Fujairah within one to two days.

According to Politico, the Trump administration is considering imposing a new round of comprehensive tariffs on semiconductors, despite warnings from tech companies that such measures could undermine U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence. The reported deliberation involves discussions among

Korean companies issued 7.498 trillion won in convertible bonds through the 26th, a 35% increase from last year's 5.5411 trillion won annual total, according to Korea Securities Depository. The surge reflects stricter Financial Supervisory Service scrutiny of paid-in capital increases and rising cor

Raymond Cheng, Chief Investment Officer for North Asia at Standard Chartered Group, analyzed Asian stock market opportunities amid rotation flows following last month's volatility. Global stocks fell 2.4% last month while Asian markets dropped nearly 10%, driven by AI investment profitability

According to the Korean Depository and Custodian, convertible bond (CB) issuance in South Korea reached 7.49 trillion won (281 issues) as of August 27, 2026, up 35% from the entire year 2025 (5.54 trillion won). Companies are increasingly turning to convertible bonds as an alternative financing

Japanese stocks closed mixed on August 27 as semiconductor buying driven by NVIDIA earnings clashed with institutional caution ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting. The Nikkei 225 fell 130.18 points (0.20%) to 66,131.98, while the TOPIX rose 6.20 points (0.15%) to 4,117.22. Semiconductor stocks

KB Financial Group narrowed its chairman candidates from six to three on the 27th, following interviews conducted by the Chairman Candidate Recommendation Committee. The three finalists include current Chairman Yang Jong-hee, Lee Jae-geun (division head), and Kwon Kwang-seok (former Woori Bank

According to Jin10, Iraq's state oil marketer SOMO is offering buyers a new pickup location outside the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the Iran conflict began. The organization is selling Basrah medium and heavy crude through tender, with buyers able to receive

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 Index fell 130.18 points, or 0.20%, to close at 66,131.98 on August 27, while the TOPIX Index rose 0.15% to 4,117.22. Semiconductor stocks initially rallied on strong Nvidia earnings guidance, but institutional selling emerged ahead of the Jackson

Three major Korean electrical equipment stocks surged on the 27th after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the 26th (local time) restricting foreign power equipment purchases to protect national security. LS Electric closed 8.93% higher at 219,000 won, HD Hyundai Electric

Market pricing for the Fed’s September interest-rate decision is undergoing a significant shift. Expectations for a rate cut have nearly disappeared, while the risk of a rate hike has re-entered the picture. According to Gate event market data, as of August 27, 2026, market participants are relatively cautious about the September FOMC interest-rate decision: the probability of a 25-bps rate cut is only 1%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is68%, while the probability of a 25-bps rate h

Nvidia delivered a blockbuster quarter and guided Q3 revenue of $108 billion Thursday, reigniting enthusiasm around the artificial intelligence trade and lifting U.S. stock futures across the board. As of 4:30 a.m. ET Thursday, Nasdaq futures rose 1%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.5%. Nvidia

According to Korea Exchange, SK aE Technology (SKIET) fell 8.72% to 18,220 won on August 27, a sharp reversal from the prior day's surge to 19,960 won on merger expectations with SK Innovation. The stock decline reflects a widening gap between current prices and the calculated merger exchange

According to SK Telecom, on August 27 the company announced plans to spin off the data center and submarine cable businesses of SK Broadband into a new entity, SK Horizon. The move includes a combined 3.08 trillion won (US$2.23 billion) equity investment from KKR and the IMM Investment-Stonebridge c

According to Capital Market Compass Signal, Lotte Insurance shifted to a public bidding process on August 27 after discussions between private equity firm JKL Partners and Shinhan Financial Group stalled. The move has renewed interest from multiple financial conglomerates and insurers seeking to

According to Aegon Asset Management, the U.S. Federal Reserve would only have grounds to raise rates if American economic growth accelerates. The asset manager noted that the upcoming U.S. CPI report will be particularly important, given that Fed officials are unlikely to provide significant