Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Korea Exchange, inverse and leveraged ETFs surged to the top of trading volumes as KOSPI exhibited sharp swings since early June. Single-stock ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also ranked among the most-traded products, with increased simultaneous betting on downside

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) plans to increase its allocation to alternative investments up to the 5% regulatory cap to diversify the public pension portfolio. The Japanese government will include this strategy in its new financial plan, according to Nihon Keizai Shimbun.

According to Nihon Keizai Shimbun, on July 12, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) plans to gradually increase its allocation to alternative investments, including unlisted equities and real estate, to 5%. As of March, GPIF's alternative investment allocation stood at 1.7%, with invest

According to NH Investment & Securities, SpaceX shares traded at $145.3 on July 10, down 36% from a one-month high of $225.64, though still 8% above the $135 IPO price. Data from July 9 showed 100% of retail investors holding the stock were in loss, with an average return of minus 15%. The

Ukrainian military forces struck an oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, according to Ukrainian military statements. The facility's exact operational status following the strike was not immediately disclosed.

Honam-region theme stocks surged over 70% during the July 6-10 trading week despite lacking fundamental support from earnings or contract announcements, according to Korea Exchange data released on July 12. The rally was driven by social media stories and the government's selection of Gwangju

During the week of July 6-10, according to the Korea Exchange, stocks linked to the government's Honam semiconductor cluster project surged sharply, with Kumho Construction rising 77.05% to 16,820 Korean won and Kumho Electric climbing 79.62% to 1,331 won. Kumho Construction hit a 52-week high of 19

According to Iranian state media, the Kondab region in central Iran was struck on Sunday, local officials said.

According to a government policy announced on July 8, 2026, South Korea will require KOSPI-listed companies with assets of 10 trillion won or more to disclose climate-related risks, financial impacts, and greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2028. The mandatory climate disclosure framework,

According to Financial Times and major investment banks, global markets face converging risks this week as new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh reduces forward guidance while the yen weakens to 162 per dollar—a 40-year low. State Street Investment Management warns that reduced Fed communication

According to Morgan Stanley's strategy team, on Monday, semiconductor stocks' recent correction could trigger broader market volatility and potentially shift the overall market into a choppy phase. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, up 78% year-to-date, has retreated in recent weeks, signaling po

According to Korean financial industry reports, SK Hynix ADR debuted on Nasdaq on July 10, surging 13.08% from its IPO price of $149 to close at $168.49. The closing price, equivalent to approximately 2.53 million Korean won, represents a 16% premium compared to SK Hynix's domestic KOSPI closing pri

Solana has introduced on-chain trading for initial public offering stocks through the launch of the $SKHY token, a tokenized representation of SK Hynix shares that enables eligible investors to trade blockchain-based exposure to the company's equity. The tokens are redeemable on a one-to-one basis f

According to BlockBeats, Samsung Electronics advanced the production timeline of its Icheon semiconductor cluster's first fab by two years on July 12, targeting October 2029 for operations startup versus the originally planned 2031. The South Korean government and Samsung have reached consensus to a

According to official announcements on July 10, 2026, Solana introduced $SKHY, a tokenized representation of SK Hynix shares, enabling on-chain trading across Solana, EVM, and TON blockchains. The token can be redeemed on a one-to-one basis for underlying SK Hynix equity and transferred to

According to Citrini analyst Jukan, Nvidia has decided to shelve its adoption of TSMC's COUPE (Compact Universal Photonic Engine) technology due to slow progress in the firm's silicon nitride (SiN) technology development and delays in implementing 2D grating

According to Ian Ralby, senior researcher at the Center for Maritime Strategy and president of Auxilium Worldwide, the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz cannot be resolved through military means and is driving up global fuel and food costs. Both sides have the willingness to

According to Morgan Stanley's latest industry report, supply chain signals indicate sustained artificial intelligence demand despite market debate over potential overheating. The firm estimates that the top 14 global cloud service providers will commit nearly $1.3 trillion to cloud infrastructure ca

Domestic experts raised South Korea's economic growth forecast for this year ahead of the Bank of Korea's rate decision meeting on the 16th. The upward revision is driven by the semiconductor supercycle's boom phase, which is propelling both exports and facility investment. Government expansionary f

SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion (approximately 40 trillion won) through an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) issuance on the Nasdaq on May 10 (local time), with payment settlement scheduled for May 14. The South Korean semiconductor manufacturer plans to allocate the funds primarily to domestic