Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 Futures, the CFETS-NEX interbank liquidity sentiment index fell 2 points to 51 as of 14:30 on August 25. Among institutional segments, large banks' sentiment index stood at 50 (down 2 points), mid-size and small banks at 52 (down 3 points), and non-bank institutions at 50 (down 1

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on May 19 that the Treasury would double its long-term bond buyback size from $2 billion to $4 billion per operation, targeting 10- to 30-year maturities, with purchases scheduled from September 9 to November 4. Billionaire investor Stanley

The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 328.34 points, a 0.50% gain, on August 25, finishing at 65856.43.

South Korean bond market participants are shifting focus to the October monetary policy meeting after the market priced in consecutive interest rate hike possibilities for this month following last month. The 3-month forward rate based on 91-day Certificate of Deposit rates is estimated at 3.33% as

According to a Wall Street Journal op-ed published on August 24, billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan to double U.S. Treasury buyback purchases from $2 billion to $4 billion. Bessent announced the expansion on August 19 to support the market f

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 25, South Korea's bond market participants are divided over the central bank's rate-hike trajectory. While markets expect a likely August increase, consensus splits on October: most analysts anticipate a pause after two consecutive hikes, though some see risk o

According to Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry, the Karachaganak oil field plans maintenance in September, with an estimated production loss of 400,000 to 450,000 tons.

Samsung C&T stocks declined 35.48% from their June 4 high of 565,000 won through the 24th, according to Korea Exchange data released on the 25th. The drop exceeded Samsung Electronics' 31.28% decline from its June 19 peak of 374,000 won over the same period. The underperformance occurred despite

According to SK Securities, Samsung SDS shares have fallen 35.48% from their June 4 peak as of August 25, outpacing Samsung Electronics' 31.28% decline. However, analysts forecast the conglomerate's holding company will become the primary beneficiary of Samsung Electronics' dividend-focused

According to ai News 24, on Aug 25, Samsung Electronics announced a major shareholder return initiative centered on dividends, expected to significantly increase dividend income for Samsung C&T, a major shareholder. Samsung C&T plans to return 60-70% of affiliate dividend income to shareholders,

According to sources familiar with the matter, Japanese high-frequency trading company Dharmacapital Co. relocated all staff to Singapore in early August, marking the end of such operations in Tokyo. The move was driven partly by Japan's higher tax rates compared to other Asian financial hubs, sourc

According to Goldman Sachs, on August 25, the investment bank raised its forecast for the Bank of Japan's policy rate hike to September from its previous expectation of January 2027. Goldman Sachs analysts expect the BoJ to hike again in January 2027, followed by another increase in July 2027,

Strategy raised $2.01 billion through the sale of 18,261,118 MSTR class A common stock shares in the week to 23 August, according to a Form 8-K filed with the SEC. The company made no Bitcoin purchases or sales during this period, leaving its holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC acquired for an

According to JPMorgan strategist Fabio Bassi on August 25, U.S. stocks can continue rising through year-end but gains will depend on sector rotation rather than broad risk asset advances. The bank maintains a constructive view on equities, favoring high-quality growth stocks, cloud computing

According to Danske Bank analyst Jesper Fjarstedt, geopolitical escalation is adding new complexity to the upcoming Jackson Hole conference on August 25. Fed Chair Waller is expected to deliver remarks on Friday, with markets broadly anticipating he will avoid signaling explicit policy shifts.

According to a Form 8-K filing with the SEC, Strategy raised $2.01 billion in the week to August 23 by selling 18,261,118 MSTR class A common shares, but made no Bitcoin purchases with the proceeds. The company's Bitcoin holdings remained unchanged at 840,447 BTC, acquired for an aggregate $63.36 bi

According to Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expert panel approved a proposal on Monday to establish a subsidy program supporting companies in diversifying crude oil and naphtha supply sources. The initiative aims to reduce Japan's dependence on oil imports

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Commission, starting September 30, financial firms must disclose the maximum potential losses that leveraged and inverse public funds could incur under extreme market conditions. Asset managers with a history of losses exceeding 20% in similar

According to BlockBeats, Goldman Sachs raised its semiconductor equipment spending outlook on August 25, projecting the global wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) spending cycle will continue to expand through 2028 driven by AI demand. The bank forecasts global WFE spending of $150 billion in 2026

According to Financial Times, U.S. corn belt farmers are facing their worst crisis in 40 years, with diesel and fertilizer costs surging after the Trump administration's military actions against Iran. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) research shows that without government aid, farmers