Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to KB Securities analyst Im Jae-kyun, South Korea's projected government bond issuance for 2027 could fall to approximately 170 trillion won, down from an earlier estimate of 201.4 trillion won, as expanded tax revenues from the semiconductor boom exceed increased government spending.

According to Reuters' analysis of President Trump's latest financial disclosure, his stock and bond holdings reached $2.6 billion in 2025, an increase of approximately $703 million from 2024, representing at least a fourfold rise. During the same period, Trump's cryptocurrency-related ventures

According to Wedbush Securities analyst Bryson, Micron Technology announced plans to invest up to $3 billion in Taiwan-based semiconductor wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers, including a 10-year silicon wafer supply agreement, as part of its $250+ billion U.S. chipmaking investment commitment

Bitcoin (BTC) gave back its gains from the start of the week as of July 14, temporarily trading at $62,402; on the same day, tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated again. Trump formally notified Congress that the United States has entered a new phase of military action against Iran, restarting the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, and announced a maritime blockade of Iranian ports starting July 15, while also threatening to strike Iran’s underground nuclear facility at “Pick

SpaceX stocks closed at $139.14 on July 13 local time, down 4.24% and approaching its $135 IPO price, one month after first trading at $150. Bank of America senior analyst Ron Epstein issued a 'buy' rating with a $235 target price last week, citing the company's space launch leadership as the

Ed Clissold, chief US strategist at investment research firm Ned Davis Research, forecasted that US stocks will likely experience short-term correction and volatility before resuming a year-end rally for the remaining period of this year. Clissold diagnosed that US stocks, which rallied for

According to Bank of America, SpaceX closed at $139.14 on July 13, down 4.24% from the previous session. BofA senior analyst Ron Epstein issued a buy rating with a $235 target price, citing the company's space launch leadership. Epstein noted launch

According to Ned Davis Research strategist Ed Clissold on July 13, the U.S. stock market will likely experience near-term volatility before rallying through year-end. Clissold noted the S&P 500 has declined less than 1% from recent highs and remains approximately 8% above its 200-day moving

The New Zealand dollar rose 0.50% against the U.S. dollar today, trading at 0.5777.

According to Jin10, as of 08:45 on July 14, the CFETS-NEX sentiment index fell to 47 from 48 the previous day at 16:00. The index for large banks, medium and small banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 46, 48, and 46 respectively, each declining 1 point. The index uses a 0-100 scale where 50

Japan's Finance Minister Katayama Kojiro has proposed considering the inclusion of Japanese government bonds in the country's NISA (Nippon Individual Savings Account) personal investment accounts. According to the official statement, Katayama suggested that now is an appropriate time to explore

According to JPMorgan, MiniMax Group shares fell as much as 18% on July 13 after the bank cut its price target for the second time in less than a week, citing dilution concerns from planned fundraising. The Shanghai-based AI startup, founded in 2022, has declined more than 80% from its March high an

SK Hynix's $26.5 billion American Depositary Receipt issuance drove speculation in Seoul's foreign exchange market on May 13, as short-term FX swap points rose sharply before the funds entered spot conversion. The 1-month swap point closed at -0.85 won, up 0.50 won from the opening, while the

The Bank of Korea is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% at its Monetary Policy Board meeting on the 16th, marking the first hike in three and a half years since January 2023. All 19 domestic and international financial institutions surveyed by Yonhap

According to Yonhapnews, on July 14, South Korean refining stocks surged amid Middle East tensions and rising crude oil prices. SK Energy-affiliated Heungkuk Petroleum gained 14.09% to 13,280 Korean won as of 9:30 a.m., with intraday high reaching 13,990 won. The rally extends a second

According to New York Times, President Donald Trump declared a 20% toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz on July 13, raising concerns across the shipping industry. According to ING Research senior economist Rico Lumanm, the toll could potentially double transportation costs for shippi

South Korea's KOSPI stocks index fell 2.47% to 6639.08 as of 9:06 AM on the 14th, breaching the 6700 level according to Korea Exchange data. Individual investors led the decline by selling 513.3 billion won worth of stocks, overwhelming foreign and institutional buying of 77 billion and 425.3 billio

According to KOSPI market data, Monami and Hansung Enterprise surged on July 4 morning, driven by domestic retail investors' campaign to support 'good companies.' As of 9:12 a.m. KST, Monami rose 430 won (21.8%) to 2,470 won, while Hansung Enterprise, a food company, climbed 1,090 won (11.72%) to 10

KB Securities and Ecopro Partners were selected as co-general partners for the National Growth Fund's regional investment category. The announcement was made on the previous day by Korea Development Bank and Korea Growth Finance Investment Management. The selection enables the two firms to jointly o