Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

At the noon close on August 26, China's domestic futures markets declined broadly. Xylene, methanol, propylene, and ethylene glycol (EG) hit limit down, while low sulfur fuel oil (LU) fell nearly 9%, fuel oil dropped nearly 8%, and WTI crude fell approximately 6%. Synthetic rubber, benzene, and

Korean active ETFs underperformed their benchmark indices in a recent 1-month period ending May 24, according to Korea Exchange data analyzed by Yonhap News. Out of 315 listed active ETFs, 71.4% (225 products) recorded returns below their comparison indices, with equity-focused active ETFs showing e

According to E Daily on August 26, Korean-listed company Kumyang (001570) failed to submit its interim report by the legal deadline of August 14, intensifying delisting risks as the company faces a liquidity crisis. The Seoul Southern District Court is expected to issue a final decision by late

According to Yonhapnews, on August 26, the Korean won-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate closed at 1384.8 won, down 1.3 won from the previous trading day. The rate has held within the 1300 won range for six consecutive trading days since July 19. Market dynamics include sustained foreign investor

Bank of Thailand kept its benchmark interest rate at 1% on August 26, in line with market expectations and unchanged from the previous decision.

According to Gate data, South Korea's KOSPI index closed 65.47 points higher on August 26, up 0.97% to 6,808.21. Japan's Nikkei 225 index also advanced on the same day, rising 405.73 points, or 0.62%, to close at 66,262.16.

NVIDIA's valuation attractiveness has increased following its earnings report, with the forward price-to-earnings ratio based on fiscal 2027 (ending January 2027) earnings per share consensus of $9.02 dropping to 23.6x, according to analysis from Motley Fool published on local time 25th. The AI

Hyundai Motor and its affiliates saw stock declines on the 26th following the company's Investor Day event. Hyundai Motor closed 3.09% lower at 408,000 won, dropping from around 430,000 won to 410,000 won shortly after the event began at 2 PM. The decline was driven by investor disappointment over t

According to Motley Fool, Nvidia's forward price-to-earnings ratio for fiscal 2027 fell to 23.6x on August 25, based on an EPS consensus of $9.02, bringing valuations in line with the S&P 500 average. Wall Street analysts have consistently raised earnings estimates, with fiscal 2027 EPS

According to Korea Exchange, in the past month ending August 26, seven out of ten domestic active-listed ETFs underperformed their benchmark indices. Among equity-focused active ETFs, nine out of ten lagged their respective indices, despite higher management fees compared to passive

According to a Reuters survey released on August 26, 57% of economists now expect the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate to 1.25% in September, a sharp increase from just 5% in the previous survey. Additionally, over half of surveyed economists anticipate a further rate increase to a

According to TASS, Russia's Novorossiysk grain terminal has suspended grain shipments following drone attacks in August.

Gate News reports that, according to an official announcement from Gate, the platform will adjust its USDT-margined perpetual futures fee rates effective September 1, 2026. USDT-margined TradFi perpetual futures, including those related to stocks, metals, indices, forex, and commodities, will adopt an independent fee schedule. VIP-level Maker fees will range from 0.0000% to 0.0200%, while Taker fees will range from 0.0120% to 0.0500%. Market maker (MM) fee rates will also be updated, with TradFi