Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

South Korea's Big 4 entertainment stocks—HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment—declined 30% to 40% in the first half of the year as of July 10. HYBE fell 33.2% to 220,500 won, SM dropped 42.6% to 77,500 won, JYP declined 30.2% to 50,700 won, and YG decreased 39.2% to 69,400

According to Korean Exchange data, major K-pop entertainment companies including HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment saw significant stock declines in the first half of 2026, with shares falling 30-42% despite major artist comebacks. HYBE dropped 33.2%, SM fell 42.6%, JYP

Economist Nouriel Roubini is entering the digital asset market by launching a token backed by an exchange-traded fund (ETF) as its underlying asset, according to Business Insider on May 11 (local time). The token, based on Roubini's Atlas Americas Fund, recently received approval from United Arab

Goldman Sachs raised its target price for SanDisk (NAS:SNDK) stocks from $1,200 to $2,200 on the 12th (local time), citing structural improvements in the NAND flash memory market. The investment bank maintained its 'Buy' rating while doubling its earnings per share (EPS) forecast for the year from $

Daishin Securities maintained a 'buy' rating for LG Uplus Stocks with a target price of 20,000 won, projecting the company's Q2 (April-June) revenue at 3.9 trillion won (up 2% year-over-year) and operating profit at 330 billion won (up 8% year-over-year). Analyst Kim Hoe-jae cited the company's

According to official customs data, South Korea's exports climbed 53.9% year-over-year during July 1-10, while imports grew 17.4% over the same period.

The Hang Seng Index rose 144 points to close at 24,175 on Friday, marking a weekly gain of 825 points or 3.53%. The Hong Kong stocks benchmark exhibited an alternating pattern last week, with gains on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday offset by corrections on Tuesday and Thursday. The index formed a

According to Goldman Sachs, on July 12, Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) received an upgraded price target of $2,200, up from $1,200, implying 14.8% upside from its July 10 close of $1,915.92. The bank also doubled its 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimate from $55 to $110, maintaining its Buy rating. Goldman

According to Business Insider, economist Nouriel Roubini launched a token backed by his Atlas Americas Fund on July 11, with regulatory approval from the United Arab Emirates. The token, set to debut within weeks, invests in short-term U.S. Treasury securities, gold, REITs, commodities, and

According to Daishin Securities, on July 13, the brokerage maintained a buy rating on LG U+ with a target price of 20,000 Korean won. The analyst firm expects the company to deliver solid Q2 results with revenue of 3.9 trillion won,

According to Jin10, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until the United States ceases its interference in the region. The statement indicated that a vessel attempted to transit the waterway along an unauthorized route, prompting Iranian forces to

According to Chinastock Decision Reference, Hong Kong stocks demonstrated relative value strength last week, with the Hang Seng Index continuing to rise amid weakness in A-share markets.

According to Odaily, this week will see the release of multiple important economic data and central bank communications, including the U.S. June Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI figures, China's second-quarter GDP growth rate, and the

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XTIUSD (WTI Crude USOIL) has surged by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

KOSDAQ-listed companies implementing stock consolidations to avoid new delisting rules are triggering sharp declines in warrant prices, according to industry data released this month. South Korea's financial regulator began enforcing stricter delisting criteria this month, requiring management

Korean stock market volatility doubled that of Japan and Taiwan this year due to semiconductor concentration, Eugene Investment & Securities reported. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix contributed over 78% to first-half gains, with daily fluctuations of 5-6% versus 1-2% for comparable markets. The co

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's financial authorities implemented stricter delisting requirements for penny stocks this month, requiring companies trading below 1,000 Korean won for 30 consecutive days to face management designation and delisting procedures. To avoid the new rules,

Korea Investment & Securities warned on the 13th of potential sharp won appreciation despite the ongoing rise in the USD/KRW exchange rate, citing an abnormal divergence where the foreign currency funding market shows dollar surplus while the FX market exhibits dollar shortage. Analyst Moon

According to Korea Investment & Securities, the won-to-dollar exchange rate reached 1,501.4 won on July 10 amid a broader market rally, but researchers warn of a sharp reversal risk. The analysis notes an unusual divergence: the foreign currency funding market shows abundant dollar supply with

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, CBOT soybean futures climbed 3.75% in the week ending July 10 as buyers accelerated purchases of American soybeans. The USDA confirmed sales of 472,000 tonnes to China on July 9, followed by 136,000 tonnes on July 10 and 264,000 tonnes on July 11,