Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10, China's domestic gold jewelry prices fell about 10 yuan per gram today (Aug. 26), with multiple brands trading near 1,400 yuan per gram, down from the previous day.

According to Korean Exchange data, insurance stocks surged 10.45% from August 1-25, while securities stocks declined 3.44% over the same period. The divergence reflects contrasting impacts of rising global interest rates. The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.7%, driven by

The South China Morning Post, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma purchased Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares on August 24 and 25, increasing his holdings by more than HK$600 million in total. The sources said the move demonstrated his confidence that Alibaba can achieve its AI goals and seize long-term growth opportunities. According to Hong Kong stock market filings, Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai and CEO Eddie Wu collectively increased their holdings

According to reports from Iran and Russian media, Iran and Oman reached an understanding on interim shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz overnight (August 26). Russian media also reported that the U.S. and Iran have achieved consensus on ceasefire agreement terms, with provisions for freedom of

As of August 26 morning, gold bar prices across major Chinese banks and brands showed mixed movements. Chinese Gold led gains with a rise of 9.5 yuan per gram, while Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Minsheng Bank also posted increases. A-Yi Gold Shops recorded the largest decline at 12 yu

The KOSDAQ market's investor composition is shifting away from its historical retail dominance, according to data released by Korea Exchange on May 26. Retail investors' share of total trading volume declined from 79.31% in 2024 to 73.8% last year and further to 65.6% this year through May 25,

According to Guru Club, lithium carbonate futures turned positive on August 26, rising 0.6% to 154,800 yuan/ton. China's Yichun Ecology and Environment Bureau announced it had withdrawn the accepted public announcement of the environmental impact report for Yichun Contemporary New Energy Mining's

RUM Group Inc. (RUM), Merck & Co Inc. (MRK), and Newmont Corp. (NEM) stocks surged to 52-week highs on Tuesday following company-specific positive developments and broader market momentum. RUM gained over 9% after announcing a six-year $13.7 billion GPU services deal, MRK rose nearly 4% on positive

According to Shanghai Steel Union, battery-grade lithium carbonate (MMLC) fell 2,750 yuan/ton today (August 26), trading at 152,450 yuan/ton at midday.

Japanese stocks showed mixed performance on August 26 despite gains in US markets, with the Nikkei 225 declining 0.44% to 65,568.40 as of 9:15 AM while the TOPIX rose 0.04% to 4,095.43. The divergence occurred as trading volume on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market remained below 10 trillion

According to the Korea Exchange as of August 25, KOSDAQ's trading structure is shifting away from retail dominance. Individual traders now account for 65.6% of total trading volume, down from 79.31% in 2024 and 73.8% last year. Meanwhile, foreign investor participation expanded to 24.3% from 14.92%

WuXi Biologics submitted its first-half 2026 results report to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on August 25. For the six months ended June 30, net profit attributable to shareholders increased 4.3% to RMB 2.44 billion, while revenue increased 18.4% to RMB 11.79 billion. During the period, 169 new integrated projects were added, bringing the total to 1,064. First-Half 2026 Revenue and Gross Margin For the six months ended June 30, 2026, WuXi Biologics’ revenue increased 18.4% to RMB 11.79 billion, w

EcoPro, a South Korean battery materials company, saw its credit rating outlook downgraded to 'negative' by Korea Ratings on the 26th, according to credit rating industry sources. The downgrade reflects a rapid increase in financial burden, with net debt rising by 2 trillion won over the past 2.5

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index declined 288.03 points, or 0.44%, to 65,568.40 as of 9:15 a.m. JST on August 26, while the broader TOPIX index rose 1.76 points, or 0.04%, to 4,095.43. The mixed performance came despite gains in U.S. markets overnight. Trading volume on Tokyo

According to credit rating agencies, Ecopro's credit outlook was downgraded to negative on August 26. The South Korean battery manufacturer's debt has increased by 2 trillion won over the past 2.5 years amid large-scale capital investments, while a planned 1.2 trillion won equity increase from its s

According to Uniswap founder Hayden Adams, tokenization is reshaping who participates in market-making and what gets traded, with automated market makers (AMMs) still in early stages despite $4.6 trillion in cumulative volume. The DTCC completed live tokenized trading tests in July, while the SEC ha

Mirae Asset Asset Management forecasted on August 26 that semiconductor supply chain companies will benefit from expanded investment by memory chip manufacturers. Jung Eui-hyun, head of Mirae Asset's ETF division, stated during a YouTube webinar that equipment, materials, and components companies wi

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's government bond futures surged on August 26 morning, with the 10-year contract rising 50 basis points to 106.15 and the 3-year contract up 8 basis points to 103.37. Foreign investors made net purchases of 906