Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

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

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), a key benchmark for U.S. money markets, fell to 3.53% as of July 9, down 5 basis points from the previous day and marking its lowest level since May 21. SOFR has declined every trading day this month,

According to trackers, Cleanspark purchased 454 BTC on July 7 at an average price of $64,000, bringing its total treasury to 13,924 BTC worth roughly $880 million. The Las Vegas-based miner's purchase represents a contrarian position as public miners collectively sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026,

According to Korea Exchange, on July 10, major semiconductor investments by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in South Korea's Yongin semiconductor cluster, combined with a planned 800 trillion won investment in the southwestern region, are expected to drive massive electricity demand. The mega

SK Hynix completed its Nasdaq debut on July 11 (local time), with its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) closing 12.76% above the offering price at $168.01 after opening at $170. The S&P 500 rose 0.42% to 7575.39, approaching record highs as AI-related tech stocks rallied and investors anticipated t

Apple stock posted its first record close in over a month during Thursday's session, marking a 16.5% year-to-date gain in 2026 — the best performance among the Magnificent Seven tech giants. Wall Street is rewarding Apple for its low-cost approach to the artificial intelligence race, while other

According to CNBC, Apple shares posted their first record close in over a month on Thursday, marking the strongest performance among the Magnificent Seven with a year-to-date gain of 16.5%. The rally reflects Wall Street's renewed confidence in Apple's low-cost artificial intelligence strategy. In

FTSE Russell research identifies artificial intelligence infrastructure and the global energy transition as creating larger commodity investment opportunities than gold, according to Indrani De, Head of Global Investment Research at the firm. While gold continues serving as a portfolio anchor amid g

According to FTSE Russell, while gold remains an essential portfolio anchor amid geopolitical uncertainty and elevated central bank demand, commodity investors should increasingly focus on metals tied to artificial intelligence and

On Friday (July 10), U.S. industry ETFs showed mixed performance. Consumer staples ETF rose over 1.1%, while semiconductor and banking ETFs gained at least 0.54%. Biotech ETF declined 2.68%. Year-to-date, semiconductor ETF has surged 69.67%, outpacing global technology ETF's 34.19% gain.

On Friday (July 10), U.S. sector ETFs showed mixed performance. Consumer staples ETF gained 1.1%, while banking and semiconductor ETFs rose at least 0.54%. Technology, global tech, and internet ETFs climbed around 0.2%, but global airline ETF fell 0.99% and biotech ETF declined 2.68%.

According to Bloomberg, the Bloomberg EV Price Return Index rose 0.33% to 3438.04 on July 10 (Friday), while declining 4.06% for the week. The index fell consecutively on July 7-8.