Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Individual and foreign investors in Korean stocks recorded sharply different returns during the recent market volatility period from July 28 to August 21, according to Korea Exchange (KRX) transaction data analyzed on August 24. Foreign investors achieved an average return of 15.4% on their top

According to Korea Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, 10.489608 million shares of SK iI Technology will be released from lock-up protection on August 28, representing 13% of total issued shares. The shares were issued as part of a third-party allocation capital increase last

According to Korea Exchange trading data, foreign investors' top five holdings achieved an average return of 15.4% during recent market volatility, more than double the 7.6% average gain of retail investors' most-purchased stocks as of August 21. While retail investors focused on large-cap stocks

US stock index futures traded slightly higher in Asian markets on the morning of the 24th, showing a modest rebound following recent market corrections, while US Treasury yields declined. The technical recovery came after major US indices recorded consecutive weekly declines last week, pressured

Bitcoin rebounded sharply during the week ended August 21, rising from a low of approximately $62,700 to a three-month high of $79,500, for a weekly gain of about 23%. Although prices fell back to the $77,000 range over the weekend, Gate market data showed that, as of August 24, 比特币报价$77,220.6, down slightly by 0.04% over 24 hours, while its cumulative seven-day gain remained at 16.99%. Meanwhile, 以太坊报价$2,438.43, up 0.50% over 24 hours but down 1.40% over seven days, diverging from Bitcoin's per

E-Mart chairman Jeong Yong-jin received a 28% higher performance bonus in the first half despite poor Q2 results linked to Starbucks Korea controversy. The Economic Reform Research Institute criticized the bonus increase as inappropriate, stating that Jeong should bear responsibility for the Tank

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 24, U.S. stock index futures rebounded modestly in Asian morning trading. E-Mini S&P 500 futures rose 0.09% to 7,698.50, while E-Mini Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.12% to 29,423.25, following a market correction in the prior week. U.S. Treasury yields declined a

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock plunged over 10% in overnight trading late Sunday after the optical-networking firm announced a $600 million at-the-market equity offering in a regulatory filing submitted after market close on Friday. The offering triggered dilution concerns among investors,

Applied Optoelectronics' stock plunged over 10% in overnight trading late Sunday after the company announced a $600 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering, according to SEC filings. The optical-networking firm submitted the regulatory filing after market close on Friday, detailing that

In one month following regulatory tightening on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), domestic ETF trading volumes in South Korea declined by nearly 50%. The sharp pullback in single-stock leverage products, which had driven explosive growth in ETF market turnover since May, is now

According to CNBC, on August 24, the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods following the collapse of trade negotiations. Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced retaliatory tariffs set to take effect on September 8. Separately, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent is expected to announce

According to Commonwealth Bank of Australia, U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time on August 24, potentially supporting Asian currencies amid concerns over fiscal sustainability. The bank's global economics team noted that worries about government debt sustainability could

According to Chosun Ilbo, Samsung Electronics' stock fell 6.04% to 264,500 won on August 24, hours after the company announced a record 110 trillion won shareholder return plan approved by its board on August 21. The decline, which came despite analyst expectations for even larger buybacks,

Super Micro (SMCI) published an independent investigation report this week, conducted by the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson, with AlixPartners responsible for the forensic accounting. The investigation took approximately five months and concluded that there was “no evidence that current senior executives knowingly participated in the transfer of products implicated in the case.” While SMCI stock faces pressure from compliance disputes, net cash outflow from operating activities in FY2026 reache

Samsung SDI surged over 8% in early trading on March 24, reaching 518,000 won — a gain of 40,000 won (8.37%) from the previous session as of 9:37 AM. The rally follows expectations tied to the company's recent Samsung Display stake sale, which secured over 4 trillion won in funding disclosed on Marc

Bitcoin (BTC) remains strong, currently trading at around $77,422 as of August 24. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is seeking to ban Trump from trading cryptocurrencies, while 63% of respondents believe his crypto profits are improper. The U.S. Office of Government Ethics’ periodic transaction report shows that Trump sold Strategy stock in June and bought Coinbase and Robinhood stock. Macro Events & Crypto Market Highlights According to Bitcoin News, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat, Ne

According to News1, Samsung SDI surged 8.37% to 518,000 won on August 24 as of 9:37 AM, driven by expectations that proceeds from its Samsung Display stake sale will fund battery production capacity expansion. The company announced on August 21 that it will transfer 13.088 million Samsung Display s

As of 09:30 Beijing time today, WTI crude oil futures fell 1.72% and U.S. natural gas futures declined 1.80%, according to real-time futures market data.

As of 09:30 Beijing time on August 24, New York gold futures rose 0.21%, while silver futures fell 0.57% and copper futures declined 0.36%.

According to Gate, USD/JPY fell 0.16% on Aug 24, with the current exchange rate standing at 158.727. Meanwhile, gold prices rose 0.29% to $4,621.62 per ounce, while WTI crude oil declined 0.67% to $86.52 per