Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Kakao announced a corporate split into Kakao AI and Kakao X to streamline its complex business structure. The company reduced subsidiaries from 146 to 125, yet 85% of board meeting agendas remained focused on subsidiary management rather than core operations. The restructuring aims to separate AI bu

According to Seoul Bond Market data, overnight on August 26, South Korea's 3-year Treasury futures rose 9 basis points to 103.38, while 10-year futures advanced 40 basis points to 106.05. Trading volumes surged, with 3-year contracts reaching 176 compared to 15 the previous day. The gains came as in

According to Yonhap Infomax, Kakao announced yesterday (August 26) that it has reorganized into two entities, with KakaoX serving as the surviving company transformed into a future-focused investment platform. KakaoX will manage core subsidiaries in TechFin (Kakao Bank, Kakao Pay, Kakao Pay

On Aug 25, U.S. stock indices rebounded across the board. The S&P 500 rose 0.32% to 7677.28, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.66% to 26151.30. The rebound was supported by a recovery in semiconductor stocks and a decline in U.S. Treasury

The largest shareholder of KOSDAQ-listed company IA allegedly used a government-backed fund to conduct parking transactions, extracting 280 billion won in cash, according to disclosures filed with the Financial Supervisory Service on the 26th. DCE, controlled by IA board chairman Choi Dong-chul, par

According to Asia Economy, citing financial regulatory filings, the largest shareholder of KOSDAQ-listed AI cashed out approximately 28 billion won in January through a series of subsidiary stake sales while simultaneously acquiring control of the listed company with minimal capital outlay. The shar

Ten financial institutions surveyed by Yonhap Infomax forecast South Korea's August exports will reach $95.134 billion, a 63.29% increase from the same month last year, driven by a semiconductor boom. The survey, conducted on August 26, projects export volume slightly below July's record high but ma

According to market data from August 25, Nvidia shares rose more than 2%, ending a seven-day losing streak as tensions eased following diplomatic discussions between Iran and Oman on restoring Strait of Hormuz shipping corridors, which weighed on crude oil prices and bolstered

According to Yonhap Infomax's survey of 10 financial institutions, South Korea's August exports are forecast to reach $95.134 billion, up 63.29% year-over-year. Semiconductor exports are projected to surge 198.8%, accounting for 47.2% of total exports and driving the overall export growth. The

According to IBK Investment & Securities, on August 26, the firm issued a 'buy' rating on TLB with a target price of 53,000 Korean won, citing the company's role as a supplier of SOCAMM2 PCBs for Nvidia's Vera CPU. Only five global suppliers of SOCAMM2 boards exist, with TLB holding an

According to JPMorgan strategist Jason Hunter, reported by Business Insider, the investment bank warned on August 25 that U.S. equities face heightened seasonal risks entering September, with particular concerns for AI hardware, semiconductors, and technology stocks. Despite the S&P 500 remaining ne

Bank of America warned on the 25th (US local time) that the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOXX), representing the global semiconductor sector, could decline up to 10% in the short term. According to CNBC, BofA analyst Vivek Arya stated in a client memo that downward pressure on the semiconductor

According to CNBC, Bank of America warned on August 25 that the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (USI:SOXX) could decline an additional 10% in the short term, citing overlapping technical factors and funding concerns. Analyst Vivek Arya noted that rising U.S. Treasury yields, regional opposition to

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday Nvidia has become critical to the artificial intelligence boom, with its earnings potentially reverberating across the entire market. Cramer stated 'Nvidia's truly become anything but ordinary, it's all-important, and it's the ultimate battleground' on 'Mad Money.'

According to E-Daily, U.S. stock markets rallied overnight on easing macro concerns and bargain-buying in semiconductor stocks. South Korea's stock market is expected to stage a recovery, with analysts citing reduced selling pressure and improved market breadth. Kiwoom Securities analysts pointed to

According to MarketIn Premium, Directional, a securities lending platform, and its CEO were reported to police on August 25 for unauthorized disclosure of paid and non-public securities lending data provided by S&P Global for internal testing purposes. The data allegedly included fee brackets and

Huya Inc. reported second-quarter net revenue of $590.8 million, up 16% year-over-year and surpassing the market estimate of $571 million. Adjusted earnings per ADS from continuing operations came in at $1.24, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.17. For the third quarter, the company guided net

According to Asia Economy, South Korea's first LLC-structured venture capital firm Premier Partners was selected as the main operator of the government's K-Bio Vaccine Fund No. 7, with the fund's target size increased from 1 trillion won to 2 trillion won. As of August 18, 2026, Premier Partners' to

According to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, the U.S. dollar weakened on August 25 as international oil prices fell sharply following reports of an easing in U.S.-Iran tensions. The dollar index (DXY) declined 0.134% to 98.883, down from the previous close of 99.016. Oil prices dropped

Mirae Asset Securities on the 26th maintained its 'Buy' rating and 370,000 won target price for Samsung Electronics stocks, calling the recent decline an overreaction to macro uncertainty. The closing price on the 24th was 257,000 won, indicating 44.0% upside potential. Analyst Kim Young-gun