Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Josh Williamson, chief economist at Citi for Australia and New Zealand, Australia's labor market is forecast to add 20,000 jobs in June, reflecting seasonal moderation following strong employment growth in May. With labor force participation expected to remain stable, the unemployment r

Ultra-concentrated exchange-traded funds holding just 2 to 10 stocks are gaining popularity in global and Korean markets, contrasting sharply with traditional diversified ETFs that typically hold 30 to 50 or more stocks. This year, 24 ultra-concentrated theme ETFs launched in Korea, many

According to Jin Lian Chuang, Chinese retail fuel prices rose on July 17, the tenth working day of the current pricing cycle. Gasoline increased 300 yuan per ton, while diesel rose 290 yuan per ton, equivalent to 0.22–0.25 yuan per liter depending on grade. The benchmark crude oil averaged $77.87 pe

According to Samsung Securities, highly concentrated exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focusing on 2-10 core large-cap stocks are gaining traction in global and domestic markets. South Korea has launched approximately 24 ultra-concentrated thematic ETFs this year, marking a shift from traditional

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 2:30 p.m. on July 17, the CFETS-NEX market-wide funding sentiment index stood at 53, unchanged from 10:15 a.m. By institution type, large banks reported 53, mid-sized and small banks reported 55, and non-banking institutions reported 50, all holding steady. The inde

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) stock slipped 2% overnight heading into Friday after Future Fund Managing Director Gary Black warned that SpaceX cannot afford to acquire the EV maker, calling the financial math unworkable. TSLA closed Thursday at $391.06, down 1%, marking its second consecutive session in the re

Bitcoin tested key resistance levels following a sharp rally triggered by softer US inflation data, according to analysis from Glassnode. The cryptocurrency outperformed major US and European equity markets after an extended period of sideways trading near recent lows. Glassnode analysts

Tesla stock declined 2% overnight heading into Friday, with Future Fund Managing Director Gary Black warning that a SpaceX acquisition would be too dilutive for shareholders. "At $132 and sinking, SPCX can't just buy TSLA in a 25% dilutive equity deal," Black said on X. "The math won't pass

According to Jin10, three forex option contracts denominated in euro, Swiss franc, Australian dollar, and Japanese yen, each with notional values exceeding 1 billion, are set to expire on July 17 at 22:00 Beijing

The South Fang 2x Long SK Hynix ETF (07709-HK) dropped 18.20% on Friday morning, falling below 47 HKD, despite the Korean stock market being closed on the 17th. The weekly decline reached 47%, and from its historical high, the ETF has declined over 70% in less than 1 month. The crisis was

Satoshi Nakamoto holds 1.096 million BTC according to Arkham's 2026 ranking of top Bitcoin holders, making the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator the largest known holder of the cryptocurrency. Coinbase ranks second among labeled entities with approximately 981,000 BTC. Arkham based its Satoshi

According to Jin10 data, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July 2026. U.S. military conducted vessel inspections in the Gulf of Oman, while sanctioned tankers reversed course in the region. Iran stated the strait will not

According to CME data, on July 16, energy and precious metals futures showed mixed performance. Copper trading volume reached 38,868 contracts with 262,138 open positions, up 626 and 853 contracts respectively from the previous day. Natural gas volume was 502,060 contracts with 1,673,209 open positi

According to Jin10 data, on July 17, Huatai Birui CSI 300 ETF reclaimed the top position as China's largest single-fund ETF with assets exceeding 93.5 billion yuan, surpassing Yinhua Daily Profit A, which ranks second with approximately 90 billion yuan in assets.

According to Jin10 Futures, China's precious metals sector fell sharply on July 17 as overnight overseas declines transmitted to domestic markets. The selloff reflects stronger U.S. dollar and Treasury yields following escalating U.S.-Iran tensions that boosted oil prices and inflation

According to Goldman Sachs, U.S. battery storage deployment will reach 172 GWh by 2030, up 50 GWh from previous forecasts, according to a July 16 report. The investment bank cited accelerating data center power demands and a 4-8 year utility grid expansion timeline, making energy storage with a 12-1

According to Yonhap News, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon criticized the South Korean government for failing to regulate leveraged derivative products that have caused significant stock market volatility. He noted that the KOSPI index has triggered circuit-breaker mechanisms 37 times in 2026, surpassing the

According to Jin10, major Chinese stock indices plunged today (July 17). The Shanghai Composite Index fell 3%, while the Shenzhen Component Index dropped 5.65% and the Growth Enterprise Board Index declined 7.48%.