Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Hana Securities, South Korea's growth forecast was raised to 2.6% (from 1.9%) in July 2026, as the International Monetary Fund upgraded its outlook amid AI-driven economic shifts. AI investment is concentrating among major technology companies with sufficient capital, creating

South Korea's KOSDAQ index fell 35.4% from 1205.12 on May 26 to 778.17 on this month's 9th following the May 27 launch of single-stock leveraged ETFs. Industry sources attribute the decline to liquidity

Samsung Securities lowered its target price for CJ ENM stocks to 47,000 won, a 33.8% reduction from the 71,000 won target set on May 11. The brokerage forecast CJ ENM's Q2 operating profit at 27 billion won, below the market consensus of 34.4 billion won, citing declining TV advertising revenue

According to Samsung Securities, CJ ENM's second-quarter operating profit of 27 billion won fell short of consensus expectations of 34.4 billion won, prompting the brokerage to cut its price target by 34% to 47,000 won from 71,000 won in May. Revenue for the quarter was expected at 1.31 trillion won

According to Digital Daily, South Korea's Kosdaq index has experienced severe volatility since the launch of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on May 27. The index fell from 1,205.12 on May 26 to 778.17 on July 9, marking a 426.95-point decline of 35.4%. Among 2,768 listed stocks o

According to PANews and BTCTreasuries, Booya Interactive increased its Bitcoin holdings by 108 BTC on July 11, bringing total holdings to 4,201 BTC. The Hong Kong-listed company has continued to accumulate Bitcoin as part of its corporate treasury

Power infrastructure stocks in South Korea surged on the 10th driven by expectations that artificial intelligence (AI) data center expansion will trigger sharp electricity demand growth. Gaon Cable rose 9.46% to close at 254,500 won, while Daehan Cable gained 8.81%, LS Electric 6.92%, LS 4.94%, and

According to Korea Exchange, South Korean power infrastructure-related stocks surged on July 10 as investors anticipated sharp increases in electricity demand from expanding artificial intelligence data center investments globally. Major semiconductor companies' large-scale orders for

Daishin Securities analyst Park Hye-jin recommended aggressive buying of South Korean bank stocks, citing improved profitability and undervaluation as the four major financial holding companies—KB, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori—expand their non-bank subsidiaries. The analyst stated that the average

According to Daishin Securities researcher Park Hye-jin on July 11, South Korea's four major financial holding companies (KB, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori) are trading at an average price-to-book ratio of 0.8x, signaling an undervalued entry point for investors. The analyst recommended aggressive

According to VandaTrack, U.S. retail investors' net purchases of stocks slowed to $13 billion over the past month as of July 11, marking the lowest level since 2020. Monthly net purchases have declined by $18 billion since the start of 2026, a drop of 58%. Individual stock net purchases fell 71% to

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stocks trade near $101.65 following record first-quarter 2026 results, with Wall Street analyst price targets spanning from a $76 bear case to Morgan Stanley's $293 bull case. In Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $200.35 million, with its Space Systems segment

South Korean stocks' IPO market is drawing attention as Sono International, a hotel and resort operator under Sono Trinity Group, applied for preliminary listing review with the Korea Exchange on the 26th of last month, with an expected corporate value reaching around 3 trillion won. The move

According to securities industry sources, Sono International, a hotel and resort operator under Sono Trinity Group, filed for listing on the Korea Exchange on June 26. Joint lead underwriters are Mirae Asset Securities and Daeshin Securities. The company is estimated to be valued at

According to UBS' derivatives strategy team, the bank's Turbu-lens market fragility indicator reached 0.9 on July 11, marking the highest reading since mid-September 2025. The reading suggests the market is in an "extremely fragile" state, with the potential to touch the maximum level of +1 if

According to Herald Economics, South Korea's stock market will face key events next week, including the release of U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data, corporate earnings announcements, and the Bank of Korea's monetary policy committee decision on benchmark interest rates. Market participants are f

According to PANews, American Bitcoin announced on July 11 that it will release its Q2 2026 earnings before the U.S. stock market opens on August 3, 2026. Management will hold a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day to discuss

According to an IMF working paper released on July 11, dollar stablecoins could improve access to foreign currency but may also help coordinate exits from local currencies during periods of severe exchange-rate

According to RBC Wealth Management strategist Thomas Garretson, the Federal Reserve could raise rates in 2026 to reverse the 75 basis points of "insurance cuts" implemented by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's predecessor Jerome

According to Arkham blockchain data, Morgan Stanley bought approximately 1,000 BTC over the past two weeks through its spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT), as of July 11. The firm's total Bitcoin holdings have reached 5,761 BTC, valued at over $369