Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

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

According to Jin10, Chinese stock indices fell sharply on July 13 (Monday), with the Shanghai Composite Index down 2.06% to close at 3,913.79, the Shenzhen Component Index down 3.48% to 14,522.85, and the ChiNext Index declining 3.1% to 3,723.52. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.16% to 24,213.72,

According to Yonhap Infomax, SK Hynix's $26.5 billion raised through an ADR listing on July 10 triggered a sharp rally in Seoul's short-term FX swap market on July 14. The one-month swap point surged by 0.50 won to -0.85 won, while the one-week point rose 0.17 won to -0.19 won. Market participants a

According to Onchain Lens, a trader with a history of $2.49 million in losses opened a 15x leverage long position on BRENTOIL on July 14. After the crude oil rallied over 7.9%, the trader is using approximately $568,900 in account equity to support a $2.6 million position, with zero available

According to CoinDesk on July 14, Bitcoin's panic selling may be nearing an end despite a 28% decline year-to-date. Bitcoin held above $62,000 over the weekend despite escalating geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices, contrasting with similar circumstances that triggered sharp declines in

According to a Reuters survey, 36 of 37 economists expect South Korea's central bank to raise its benchmark rate to 2.75% at the July 16 meeting. Additionally, 28 of 31 economists surveyed predict the rate will increase further to 3.00% by

K Bank faces a decision on extending its temporary suspension of new minus account sales, with the current freeze set to expire on the 31st of this month. The internet-only bank halted sales of the 300 million won overdraft facility from the 16th of last month, citing a surge in credit loans

According to Yonhapinfomax, Japan's stock market declined on July 14 morning, with the Nikkei 225 index falling 1.12% to 66,491.02 and the TOPIX dropping 0.49% to 3,987.67. The decline followed weakness in U.S. tech stocks overnight after the U.S. military reimposed its blockade on Iran's waters, wi

According to Yonhapinfomax, K-Bank has suspended sales of new overdraft accounts with limits up to 300 million Korean won through July 31, 2026. The measure, in effect since June 16, targets a sharp rise in credit loans driven by retail investors borrowing to invest in stocks. Financial