Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to The Block, TeraWulf shares fell 7.08% to close at $19.41 on Tuesday after New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order imposing a temporary one-year pause on new large-scale data center permits. During this period, the state's Department of Public Service will develop

According to Korea Exchange, Han Mi Semiconductor surged 27.95% to 265,500 KRW on July 15, driven by second-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations. The company recorded record quarterly revenue while achieving an operating margin above 50% for the first time, boosting investor

According to ASML, Intel began using ASML's next-generation High Numerical Aperture (High NA) EUV lithography equipment to produce Panther Lake notebook processors on Tuesday (July 15). The move follows experimental trials that started in 2024, with Intel now deploying the advanced tool in

The Bank of Korea reported on the 15th that South Korea's broad money supply (M2) increased 0.8% month-over-month and 5.8% year-over-year in May 2026, driven by expanded corporate short-term funds and financial institution market operations. The monthly growth rate represents the highest since

According to Yonhap Infomax, POSCO redeemed $360 million in foreign currency bonds via debt tender offer on July 15. The bonds are 5.75% fixed-rate, 5-year dollar notes issued in 2023 with maturity in January 2028. The company financed the redemption from existing cash reserves with no new

According to S&P, Hanwha Aerospace launched a U.S. dollar bond issuance targeting overseas investors on July 15, receiving an 'A-' long-term credit rating for senior unsecured bonds.

HLB Group saw 8 Korean stocks hit upper trading limits on the afternoon of the 15th on the KOSDAQ market after the company announced resolution of key FDA manufacturing facility issues that previously blocked approval of liver cancer drug rivoceranib. The surge followed news that HLB's U.S.

ASML reported second-quarter net sales of €9.33 billion, surpassing market expectations of €8.85 billion. The company raised its full-year net sales guidance to €430–450 billion from a previous range of €360–400 billion. The chipmaking equipment manufacturer plans to increase its 2026 low-NA EUV pr

Warren Buffett pledged on Tuesday, July 14, to divest his entire holding of approximately $140 billion in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) shares by 2034. The 96-year-old billionaire announced plans to distribute 12 million B-shares to family-controlled charitable foundations, including 9 million shares t

According to Yonhap News Agency, Ark Invest, the asset manager led by Cathay Wood, purchased approximately $21.3 million worth of SpaceX stock on July 13, marking continued accumulation of the aerospace company's shares. The purchases were made across multiple Ark ETFs: ARK Innovation ETF

According to BlockBeats, Kalshi announced today (July 15) the launch of a GPU computing forward curve covering Nvidia B200, H200, and A100 chips, providing market-based price predictions for future computing

According to Samsung Securities on July 15, the brokerage cut its target price for Kakao to 44,000 won (US$29) from 60,000 won (US$40), citing weak AI execution, slowing core businesses, and labor unrest. The firm still expects Kakao's second-quarter operating profit to rise 18% year-on-year to 231.

According to President Lee Jae-myung's report to the Financial Services Commission on July 15, South Korea needs to aggressively eliminate underperforming companies from the KOSDAQ market and create opportunities for innovative enterprises. The president emphasized that strengthening the capital mar

According to BlockBeats, SK Hynix surged 12.49% today (July 15), leading a significant recovery in the Korean stock market. However, trade.xyz data indicates investors may be actively shorting the stock, with the Korean-listed shares showing an annualized funding rate of -55.37%. Over the past 24 ho

According to an SEC press release, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rescinding climate-related disclosure rules, with Chairman Paul Atkins framing the move around statutory authority and materiality concerns. The proposal signals a potential shift toward a narrower approach to disclos

According to Foresight News, data center developer CleanSpark (CLSK) has signed a 20-year infrastructure lease agreement with an investment-grade technology company at its Sandersville, Georgia facility. The triple-net lease is expected to generate approximately $6.6 billion in contract revenue

According to Korean Investment Securities analyst Lim Dong-chan on July 15, single-stock leverage ETFs have amplified domestic market volatility but are not the direct cause of recent sharp declines. Global semiconductor sector volatility emerged first, with leverage ETF rebalancing trades

According to Barron's, KeyBanc downgraded Apple (AAPL-US) stock on July 14, cutting its rating from Sector Weight (Hold) to Underweight and setting a $250 price target, implying a potential 21% decline from Monday's closing price of $314.86. Analyst Brandon Nispel cited three main concerns: weak

According to ChainCatcher, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stands at 26 as of July 15, indicating panic conditions and up 5 points from yesterday (July 14). The 7-day average is 23, while the 30-day average is 19, according to data from