Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 Futures, the CFETS-NEX yuan liquidity sentiment index fell to 53 as of 2:30 p.m. on July 15, down 1 point from 10:15 a.m. Large banks, mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions recorded readings of 52, 55, and 52 respectively, each declining 1 point.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed up 1.5% at 68,751.51 today, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index (TOPIX) gained 1.2% to 4,088.12.

According to Jin10, South Korea's KOSPI index surged over 8% on Wednesday, with the Seoul stock market returning above the 7,000-point level as risk appetite recovered and foreign investors accelerated buying. As of 2:30 p.m. local time, foreign investors had a net inflow of 2.4 trillion Korean

According to Yonhap Infomax citing the Bank Association of Korea, South Korea's mortgage lending rate index COFIX (Cost of Funds Index) hit 3.05% in June, up 15 basis points from May's 2.90% and marking three consecutive months of increases. KB Kookmin Bank raised its six-month mortgage lending rate

According to ECB Governing Council member Martin Kocher, the central bank has not yet observed second-round inflation effects, though it is closely monitoring indirect price impacts from Middle East tensions. Kocher noted that monetary policy must be adjusted based on expectations, which are

The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index recorded a 50-day negative streak through July 7–8, 2026, the longest run since tracking began. The index, which compares Bitcoin prices on US-based Coinbase with Binance, registered a latest reading of -0.0742%, indicating weaker relative demand from American

Korean financial institutions established repo funds worth hundreds of billions of won late last month and early this month, despite the Bank of Korea preparing interest rate hikes. The funds target 1.5-2 year corporate bonds, with 1.5-year AA- capital bond yields reaching 4.375% compared

Spot silver declined 1.00% intraday today, trading at $58.11 per ounce.

Monami, Hansung Enterprise, and Enex—three Korean stocks facing delisting concerns—surged on the 15th as retail investors grouped them under a 'patriotic theme stock' narrative. At 2:50 PM, Monami traded at 3,445 won, up 795 won (30.00%), while Hansung Enterprise and Enex both hit daily price

According to KT's disclosure on July 15, KT CEO Park Yun-young purchased 1,300 company shares at 52,000 won per share, bringing his total holdings to 1,362 shares. Vice Presidents Park Hyun-jin and Kim Bong-gyun also each acquired 1,000 shares, raising their holdings to 2,900 and 5,571 shares

According to Jin10 Futures, on July 15, crude oil prices continued to rise due to escalating geopolitical tensions and strait transit constraints, which increased market concerns about supply prospects.

From 05:45 to 06:00 (UTC) on July 15, 2026, BTC rose 0.37% within 15 minutes, with a price range of $64,700.7 to $64,975.1 USDT and an amplitude of 0.42%. Over the past 24 hours, BTC is up about 3.42%, rebounding from a low of $62,318 to around $64,627. As market volatility increases, the narrative of renewed risk-on sentiment alongside a recovery in safe-haven demand has strengthened in parallel. The main driver behind this move is the ongoing escalation of the Iran–U.S. situation across the St

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. consumer prices fell 0.4% in June on July 14, the largest one-month decrease since April 2020, easing annual inflation to 3.5% from 4.2%. Bitcoin climbed above $64,000, up 3.5% in 24 hours, while Ether rose to $1,875, up 5.2%, according to

According to Zhitong Finance, China Pharma Holdings (00013) stock declined 35.88% since April 17, 2026, hitting a low of 15.57 HKD on June 22, significantly outpacing the 27.65% drop in the Hang Seng Healthcare Index over the same period. The plunge reflects broader portfolio rebalancing as funds ro

Cybersecurity stocks rallied on Tuesday after International Business Machines Corp. warned of shifting enterprise spending priorities toward cybersecurity and away from traditional IT infrastructure. CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. surged more than 12% at close, while Zscaler Inc. rose more than 7%,

On July 15, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takamichi said food inflation has moderated slightly but remains elevated.

According to Jin10, multiple foreign exchange options contracts will expire at 22:00 Beijing time on July 15, including EUR, GBP, AUD, and JPY pairs. Eight strikes with notional values exceeding $1 billion each are set to expire, potentially impacting currency market volatility during the

Cybersecurity stocks surged on Tuesday following a warning from International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) that enterprise spending priorities are shifting toward cybersecurity. According to Stocktwits, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD) led the climb with a 12% gain at close, while Zscaler Inc.