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Credit margin balances in South Korea's KOSDAQ market decreased by 2.3 trillion won between May 27 and July 10, while margin balances for large-cap stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reached a combined estimated 12.5 trillion won—1.7 times the entire KOSDAQ margin balance as of July 10. The

The South Korean government announced a domestic production tax credit policy at the 14th cabinet meeting, targeting semiconductors, batteries, bio-pharmaceuticals, future vehicle components, and critical minerals. Tax credits will be calculated by multiplying domestic production volumes by unit

According to Zhitong Finance, on July 14 at 17:15 Beijing time, the Hang Seng Index July night futures opened at 24,360 points, up 4 points or 0.016%. The contract traded at a premium of 19 points to the cash

According to the Financial Investment Association, margin credit balances on South Korea's KOSDAQ fell sharply to 7.55 trillion Korean won as of July 10, down 2.30 trillion won (23.4%) from 9.86 trillion won on May 27, while capital flowed to large-cap stocks. During the same period, margin credit

According to E Daily, South Korea announced on July 14 a domestic production tax credit policy targeting semiconductors, secondary batteries, biopharmaceuticals, future vehicle components, and critical minerals. Under the initiative, companies producing these strategic goods domestically will

According to Eric Balchunas, senior ETF research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, on July 13, he proposed implementing a 'traffic light system' to regulate leveraged ETFs amid their growing popularity among retail investors. Balchunas compared leveraged ETFs to unhealthy foods like fast food and w

Seoul's foreign exchange swap market saw divergent movements across the term structure, with long-dated tenors declining on rising US Treasury yields while short-term tenors gained support from anticipated dollar inflows tied to SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipt listing. The 1-year FX swap

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 14, FX swap points declined across most tenors in Seoul's foreign exchange market, driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields. The 1-year point fell 0.40 won to minus 14.50 won, while the 6-month slipped 0.20 won to minus 7.50 won. In contrast, shorter tenors held

On July 14, individual investors in South Korea executed a large-scale net sell-off, offloading 4 trillion won worth of stocks as selling pressure intensified across the market. The KOSDAQ index triggered a circuit breaker amid the selloff, closing down 1.92% after paring

Short-selling pressure on South Korean stocks intensified in recent weeks, with SK Hynix borrowing balances doubling in the past month amid a broader market decline. The KOSPI index fell near the 6,000 level recently, as retail investor buying interest weakened and foreign investors expanded their s

According to Citi's latest research, following the State Council's approval of the consumption expansion plan, the brokerage expects Chinese discretionary consumer stocks to see improved market sentiment. While Citi does not anticipate immediate significant consumer stimulus from the new policy, it

Japanese stock indices recovered in afternoon trading on the 14th, with the Nikkei 225 closing up 500.77 points (0.74%) at 67,743.50 and the TOPIX rising 31.49 points (0.79%) to 4,038.98. The rebound followed the Korean KOSPI's recovery near the 7,000 level, triggering bargain hunting by investors s

Coca-Cola closed at $84.25 on May 13 (local time), rising approximately 1%, as investors increasingly turn to defensive stocks amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The beverage company's stock has gained over 4% in the past month and 21.8% year-to-date. Growing concerns over the Iran war and se

Individual investors sold 4.15 trillion won on KOSPI on the 14th following widespread margin calls and panic selling. The mass liquidation occurred after the previous day's market plunge and renewed Middle East geopolitical tensions. KOSPI closed 0.72% higher at approximately 6856 as institutional i

According to the Korea Exchange, yesterday KOSPI circuit breaker triggered for the seventh time in 2026 as foreign and institutional investors dumped shares simultaneously, with the index falling over 8%. This brought the total circuit breaker activations since the mechanism's introduction in 2000 t

According to the People's Bank of China, on July 15, the central bank will conduct 1.4 trillion yuan (approximately $193 billion) in six-month buy-back repurchase agreements. The operation is designed to maintain sufficient liquidity in the banking system. The securities will mature on

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 14, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 500.77 points (0.74%) to close at 67,743.50 as market sentiment reversed in afternoon trading. The TOPIX index also gained 31.49 points (0.79%) to finish at 4,038.98. Both indexes initially weakened on U.S. semiconductor sector de

According to Hankyung Global Market, Coca-Cola closed at $84.25 on July 13, gaining 21.8% year-to-date as investors favor defensive equities amid geopolitical uncertainty and AI valuation concerns. Bank of America raised its price target to $95 from $90, while UBS maintained a 'Buy' rating with a $9

According to Odaily, Samsung Electronics stated that it is not currently considering the possibility of issuing American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

According to sources, India's foreign exchange deposit program for overseas Indians has attracted nearly $10 billion in funds. The initiative, which offers incentive rates to diaspora members, represents a significant inflow of foreign exchange reserves for the