Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on July 14, the company warned that second-quarter results would miss market expectations as enterprises prioritize capital spending on AI infrastructure—including servers, storage, and memory—while delaying software and consulting purchases. Krishnan noted that w

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.48% to 68,746.83 points on July 15, buoyed by U.S. inflation data released overnight. The index recovered above the 68,000-point level on stronger opening trades. Semiconductor-related stocks led gains,

According to Citigroup, the Trump administration announced reinstatement of sanctions on Iran and a 20% "security fee" on all shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. If implemented, the move would significantly raise the risk of U.S.-Iran escalation and increase the likelihood that Iran withdraws

Korean government bond futures rose on the morning of July 15 following the release of US June consumer price data that came in significantly below market expectations, sharply reducing the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month. According to Yonhap Infomax, as of 9:15 AM on July 15,

Gate News: According to an official announcement from Gate, Gate Bot has officially launched its stock portfolio bot feature, supporting more than 12,500 stocks in markets including the United States, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Users can access this feature by upgrading the Gate App to version V8.28.0, enabling one-stop investment through global stock Asset Allocation. The stock portfolio bot is an automated Trade tool designed for mid- to long-term investment. Users can select 2–10 stocks to f

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, headline CPI fell 0.4% month-over-month in June, significantly below market expectations of 0.1%, on July 15. Core CPI also came in flat, missing the forecast of a 0.2% increase. Following the softer-than-expected data, the probability of a Federal

According to Japan's Cabinet Office, core machinery orders fell 12.4% month-over-month in May (seasonally adjusted), exceeding market expectations of a 4.2% decline. The significant contraction reversed April's 8.7% gain and signals weakness in capital investment sentiment, as machinery orders

According to Chosun Ilbo, a stock investment YouTuber in his 40s in Busan was stabbed by a man in his 20s on July 15. The attacker was a channel subscriber who allegedly suffered significant losses from investing in stocks recommended by the YouTuber and carried out the assault out of resentment. Th

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 10:15 on July 15, the CFETS-NEX yuan funding sentiment index stood at 54, up 1 point from 08:45. By institution type, the index for large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions reported 53, 56, and 53 respectively, each rising 1 point.

According to TechPowerUp, Intel is shifting its Nova Lake chip production strategy, moving 80 to 90 percent of its compute module manufacturing in-house using its 18A process, a significant change from the earlier plan to allocate 60 to 70 percent to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company using

Roundhill Investment forecast on July 13 (local time) that memory semiconductor stocks including SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Micron will maintain their upward momentum in the second half. Analysts Dave Mazza and Thomas DiFazio stated in their report that the

According to Roundhill Investment analysts Dave Mazza and Thomas DiPazio, memory semiconductor companies SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Micron Technology are expected to maintain strong stock performance in the second half of 2026, on July 13. The analysts noted that recent selloffs represent no

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 15, the USD-KRW spot market average rate (MAR) in the Seoul foreign exchange market was quoted at +0.05 won before 9 a.m. The NDF fixing position was square, indicating a neutral stance among regional market

President Lee Jae-myung emphasized capital market normalization as a 'very important national policy' during an economic ministry briefing on the 15th at Cheong Wa Dae. He ordered accelerated legislation on stock price manipulation prevention laws. The President criticized South Korea's excessive re

According to Reuters, SK Hynix shares rose 12.7% in Seoul on July 15, driven by softer-than-expected US inflation data and overnight technology stock gains. Barclays initiated coverage of the South Korean memory chipmaker's US-listed American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) with an overweight rating and

According to National Bureau of Statistics, China's crude oil production in June reached 18.12 million tons, down 0.5% year-on-year, with daily average output at 604,000 tons.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's crude oil processing volume in June reached 51.24 million tons, down 17.7% year-over-year, with the decline widening by 8.6 percentage points from May. Daily average processing hit 1.708 million tons.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's gross domestic product expanded 4.7% year-over-year in the first half of 2026.

According to China's National Bureau of Statistics, June saw mixed performance across major energy sectors. Raw coal production declined year-over-year, while crude oil output remained stable. Natural gas production turned positive after previous declines, and electricity generation continued its st