Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran ended on July 10, yet international oil prices closed lower. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for August delivery fell $0.67 (0.93%) to $71.41 per barrel, while Brent crude for September delivery

South Korea's securities industry on July 11 identified shipbuilding, defense, and nuclear power (often referred to as the "SDN" trio) as top rotation candidates for the second half of 2026, as the semiconductor-dominated market rally shows signs of moderating. The sectors are backed by global

On Friday (July 10), U.S. 2-year Treasury yields rose 3.14 basis points to 4.2079% at New York's close, gaining 7.09 basis points for the week. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed 1.01 basis point to 4.5612%, up 7.81 basis points since the start of the week. The 2/10-year yield spread

S-Oil surged 19.87% this week (6-10) as Middle East tensions escalated, according to Korea Exchange data released on the 11th. The stock rally occurred while the KOSPI index fell over 7%, positioning S-Oil as a defensive play amid market volatility. The price surge reflects investor expectations

According to News1, this week (July 6-10), S-Oil surged 19.87% while the KOSPI fell over 7%, amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The stock rally reflected expectations that refining margins will remain strong in the second half of 2026. WTI

Samsung Electro-Mechanics, the top-performing Korean stock in the first half with a 756.47% gain, swung nearly 30% over the past week between profit-taking and rebounds. The stock peaked at 2,205,000 won on July 1 before dropping 33% to 1,479,000 won by July 8, then recovering 6.1% to close at 1,584

Gold and silver prices softened ahead of the North American market open Friday, as traders balanced last week's weaker payrolls report against Wednesday's Fed minutes, steady Treasury yields and renewed Strait of Hormuz uncertainty. Spot gold was trading near $4,104.30 an ounce, down 0.44%, while

The KOSPI market recorded 34 program trading halt activations (sidecars) from January 2 to July 10, according to Korea Exchange data released on a date referenced as '10일' in the source. This figure surpasses the 26 sidecar activations recorded during the entire year of the 2008 global financial

According to Kitco, spot gold and silver prices declined on Friday morning as traders balanced weak June employment data against the Federal Reserve's recent minutes, steady Treasury yields, and renewed uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold was trading near $4,104.30, down 0.44%, while spot

According to Financial News, Samsung Electro-Mechanics surged 756% in the first half of 2026, reaching a record high of 2.205 million Korean won on July 1, driven by soaring demand for AI server components including multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) and FC-BGA substrates. The stock then tumbled n

According to the Financial Investment Association of Korea, individual investors increased margin trading on July 8 amid recent stock market volatility, viewing dips as buying opportunities. Retail investors concentrated purchases on leading stocks, particularly Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix,

According to the Korean Exchange, Hanwha Ocean plunged 23.95% during the week ending July 10, the steepest decline among KOSPI-listed companies, after Canada selected Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as the preferred bidder for its next-generation submarine project (CPSP), a 60 trillion won

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea's KOSPI market experienced 34 sidecar halts from January 2 to July 10, 2026—surpassing the 26 halts recorded during the entire 2008 global financial crisis. The market also triggered six circuit breakers during the same period, accounting for half of the 12 c

Offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) rose to 6.7820 against the U.S. dollar on Friday (July 10) at the New York close, gaining 140 basis points from Thursday's close. The currency traded between 6.7961 and 6.7764 during the session, marking the second consecutive day of recovery. The offshore yuan posted a 0

Gold futures declined 0.71% to $4,111.20 per troy ounce as of 2:23 PM Eastern Time on May 10, according to CME Group's COMEX exchange data for August delivery contracts (GCQ6). The drop followed US President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire with Iran had ended, triggering a spike in US

According to CME COMEX, gold futures for August delivery fell 0.71% to $4,111.20 per troy ounce on July 10 (U.S. Eastern Time) following U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration that a ceasefire with Iran has ended. Trump stated on Truth Social that while Iran had requested negotiations, the U.S. m

As of Friday, July 10, spot gold fell 0.23% to $4,114.36 per ounce, declining 1.51% for the week, while spot silver dropped 0.21% to $59.83 per ounce and fell 4.13% weekly. COMEX copper futures rose 1.90% to $6.2865 per pound for the week.

Peptron, a South Korean biotechnology company specializing in advanced materials manufacturing and pharmaceutical R&D, hit the daily lower price limit from the 9th after-market session through the 10th regular trading session. The stock closed at 111,600 won on the 10th, down 47,700 won or 29.94% fr

According to Money Today, Peptron stock plummeted 29.94% to 111,600 KRW on July 10, hitting a 52-week low after hitting a peak of 392,500 KRW in November 2025. The selloff was triggered by CEO Choi Ho-il's comments on July 9 at a biotech forum stating that the joint research with U.S. pharma firm

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), a key US money market benchmark rate, continued its downward trend amid abundant liquidity conditions, falling to 3.53% as of the 9th according to the New York Federal Reserve, which calculates SOFR. The 5 basis point decline from the previous day marks t