Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhap Infomax's compilation of earnings forecasts from seven major Korean brokers, Samsung SDI is expected to post an operating loss of 31.3 billion won in the second quarter of 2026, substantially narrower than 397.8 billion won in the same period last year and 155.6 billion won in th

According to reports, KOSPI declined more than 20% from recent highs as of July 8–9, sparking debate among analysts over whether the market is overheated. South Korea's benchmark index is trading at a price-to-earnings (PER) ratio of 8.7x, significantly below the S&P 500's 22.7x and Nasdaq's 29.2x,

According to a Yugin Investment Securities report on July 13, South Korea's KOSPI index declined 20.5% from 9,114 on July 19 to 7,246 on July 8. The researcher noted that while further downside pressure has eased to levels seen in post-COVID market corrections, the sharp decline reflects fund

Samsung Heavy Industries received a maintained 'buy' rating and 40,000 won target price from SK Securities on May 13, as the brokerage forecast the shipbuilder's Q2 2025 operating profit at 341.3 billion won, below the market consensus of 390.2 billion won. The underperformance stems from

According to SK Securities on July 13, Samsung Heavy Industries maintained a "buy" rating with a 40,000 won target price. The company's Q2 operating profit is estimated at 341.3 billion won, below market consensus of 390.2 billion won, as global operations expansion dilutes margins despite 19.9%

KB Securities forecasted on July 13 that Samsung Electronics will face an unprecedented memory supply shortage next year, maintaining a 'Buy' rating and 600,000 won target price on Samsung Electronics stocks. KB Securities Research Head Kim Dong-won attributed the shortage to near-zero expansion

SK Securities lowered its target price for Hanwha Ocean (042660) from 175,000 won to 134,000 won on the 11th, reflecting the failed Canadian submarine project (CPSP) contract. The downward revision stems from the loss of the CPSP order, which had been a key component of the company's defense

According to KB Securities on July 13, Samsung Electronics' memory supply shortage next year will reach unprecedented levels, with new production capacity essentially flat while big tech firms begin long-term supply agreements (LTA). KB Securities' Kim Dong-won said general customers will face a

According to SK Securities on July 11, the brokerage cut Hanwha Ocean's price target to 134,000 won from 175,000 won following the failed Canadian submarine project (CPSP) order. The firm highlighted that securing marine plant orders and global naval ship contracts in the second half of 2026 will

According to China National Petroleum, on July 13, Tarim Oilfield reached a milestone by exceeding 400 billion cubic meters in cumulative gas supply to the West-East Gas Pipeline network, securing energy supply for nearly 500 million people

Samsung Securities is projected to deliver Q2 net profit of 524.3 billion won, a 123.4% increase from the prior year and 13.2% above market expectations, according to DB Securities analyst Na Min-wook. The forecast is driven by a 27.2% quarter-on-quarter rise in brokerage fees due to increased

According to Jin10, the platform will release its currency pair performance outlook for Monday, July 13, 2026.

According to DB Securities analyst Na Min-wook on July 13, Samsung Securities (016360) is forecast to post Q2 net profit of 524.3 billion won, representing a 123.4% increase year-over-year and exceeding market expectations by 13.2%. Brokerage commissions are expected to rise 27.2%

According to CME's Fed Watch tool, as of July 13, the Federal Reserve has a 62.1% probability of maintaining interest rates unchanged in July, with a 37.9% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike. Through September, the probability of maintaining rates stands at 26.4%, while a cumulative 25 basis poin

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced dual listing guidelines on the 6th, requiring Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Hyundai Mobis to fulfill shareholder protection duties if Boston Dynamics pursues a Nasdaq listing. The three companies each hold at least 20%

SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) launched on NASDAQ on the 10th, closing at $168.01 and trading 15.78% above the domestic share price, as South Korea's KOSPI index fell 7.57% for the week to close at 7475.94. The market decline was driven by profit-taking following rapid gains,

On July 6, South Korea's Financial Services Commission released new guidelines on dual listings, establishing detailed criteria for when subsidiaries of South Korean-listed parent companies may list on overseas exchanges such as Nasdaq. According to the guidelines, a subsidiary may pursue a

Hanseong Enterprise, Kumho Electric, and Kumho E&C stocks surged between 77% and 100% during the week of May 6–10 on the Korean stock market, defying a broader market downturn. The rallies were driven by online community posts highlighting Hanseong's veteran support activities and government

Last week (June 6-10), Hansung Enterprise stock surged 100%, jumping from 4,230 Korean won to 8,460 won, according to Korea Exchange data. The company, known as H-CREMY and facing delisting risk, saw buying interest surge after online communities shared stories of its support for military

US stock markets rose over the weekend as President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran 'ended,' though expectations of continued behind-the-scenes dialogue drove oil prices lower. WTI crude traded at $71 per barrel and Brent crude at $76 per barrel. Analysts at Pepperstone and Citi s