Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to New York Times, President Donald Trump declared a 20% toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz on July 13, raising concerns across the shipping industry. According to ING Research senior economist Rico Lumanm, the toll could potentially double transportation costs for shippi

South Korea's KOSPI stocks index fell 2.47% to 6639.08 as of 9:06 AM on the 14th, breaching the 6700 level according to Korea Exchange data. Individual investors led the decline by selling 513.3 billion won worth of stocks, overwhelming foreign and institutional buying of 77 billion and 425.3 billio

According to KOSPI market data, Monami and Hansung Enterprise surged on July 4 morning, driven by domestic retail investors' campaign to support 'good companies.' As of 9:12 a.m. KST, Monami rose 430 won (21.8%) to 2,470 won, while Hansung Enterprise, a food company, climbed 1,090 won (11.72%) to 10

KB Securities and Ecopro Partners were selected as co-general partners for the National Growth Fund's regional investment category. The announcement was made on the previous day by Korea Development Bank and Korea Growth Finance Investment Management. The selection enables the two firms to jointly o

According to Jin10, Chinese stock indices fell sharply on July 13 (Monday), with the Shanghai Composite Index down 2.06% to close at 3,913.79, the Shenzhen Component Index down 3.48% to 14,522.85, and the ChiNext Index declining 3.1% to 3,723.52. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.16% to 24,213.72,

According to Yonhap Infomax, SK Hynix's $26.5 billion raised through an ADR listing on July 10 triggered a sharp rally in Seoul's short-term FX swap market on July 14. The one-month swap point surged by 0.50 won to -0.85 won, while the one-week point rose 0.17 won to -0.19 won. Market participants a

According to Onchain Lens, a trader with a history of $2.49 million in losses opened a 15x leverage long position on BRENTOIL on July 14. After the crude oil rallied over 7.9%, the trader is using approximately $568,900 in account equity to support a $2.6 million position, with zero available

According to CoinDesk on July 14, Bitcoin's panic selling may be nearing an end despite a 28% decline year-to-date. Bitcoin held above $62,000 over the weekend despite escalating geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices, contrasting with similar circumstances that triggered sharp declines in

According to a Reuters survey, 36 of 37 economists expect South Korea's central bank to raise its benchmark rate to 2.75% at the July 16 meeting. Additionally, 28 of 31 economists surveyed predict the rate will increase further to 3.00% by

K Bank faces a decision on extending its temporary suspension of new minus account sales, with the current freeze set to expire on the 31st of this month. The internet-only bank halted sales of the 300 million won overdraft facility from the 16th of last month, citing a surge in credit loans

According to Yonhapinfomax, Japan's stock market declined on July 14 morning, with the Nikkei 225 index falling 1.12% to 66,491.02 and the TOPIX dropping 0.49% to 3,987.67. The decline followed weakness in U.S. tech stocks overnight after the U.S. military reimposed its blockade on Iran's waters, wi

According to Yonhapinfomax, K-Bank has suspended sales of new overdraft accounts with limits up to 300 million Korean won through July 31, 2026. The measure, in effect since June 16, targets a sharp rise in credit loans driven by retail investors borrowing to invest in stocks. Financial

Individual investors using leveraged stock positions in Korean markets faced forced liquidations exceeding 400 billion won through July 10, according to Korea Financial Investment Association data. The mass sell-offs occurred as the Korean stock market plunged due to renewed Middle East conflicts, s

According to SoSoValue data, Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) saw net outflows of $3.904 million yesterday (July 13). The HYPE spot ETF's total assets under management currently stand at $328 million, with a cumulative net inflow of $305 million to

Australia's Westpac Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 83.9 in July, up from 80.6 the previous month, marking a 4.1% increase.

According to Onchain Lens, a Hyperliquid trader's $1.56 million BRENTOIL short position was fully liquidated in recent hours (July 14), resulting in a realized loss of $38,100, as Brent Oil rose 7.99% over the

According to South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced today (July 14), five major financial groups—KB Financial, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH Nonghyup—each pledged an additional 100 billion won to revamp the microfinance foundation system. The initiative aims to transition the sector

According to NextTrade, Samsung Electronics declined 4.13% to 245,000 Korean won in premarket trading on July 14 morning. SK Hynix also showed weakness in the same session. The decline followed losses in U.S. semiconductor stocks overnight amid heightened U.S.-Iran geopolitical

According to Jinshi Data, South Korea's central bank rate committee's June meeting minutes released today (July 14) emphasized rate hike risks, mirroring a pattern preceding previous policy adjustments. The committee will announce its policy decision Thursday. The repeated emphasis on negative