Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to News24, AI-based autonomous drone manufacturer Nears Lab listed on South Korea's KOSDAQ market on August 24 at a price of 41,200 KRW per share, hitting the top of its projected price band (30,000–41,200 KRW). Fellow company Hatch Tech also listed this week. Sky Labs simultaneously

At 8:30 Beijing time on August 24, spot platinum fell 0.22%, while spot palladium declined 0.31%.

According to ZeroHedge, Japan's Kanto Denka and Central Glass halted tungsten hexafluoride (WF6) production on July 1 due to inability to source high-purity tungsten powder, causing a critical supply shortage in semiconductor manufacturing. The two companies previously supplied approximately 25%

The KOSPI opened down 1.09% at 6837.35 on the trading day, pressured by weakness in large-cap stocks led by Samsung Electronics. According to 엠피닥더, as of 9:05 AM the index had fallen 75.60 points from the previous trading day. The decline followed Samsung Electronics' shareholder return

According to Yonhapnews, Bitcoin climbed to $77,726.87 on August 24 at 9 a.m., up 0.84% in 24 hours, as it approaches the $80,000 milestone. The rally marks a recovery from recent weakness; Bitcoin had surged to $79,000 on August 21, its highest level since May, before retracing slightly to hold

US stock markets rose on August 21 (local time), with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.98%, the S&P 500 advancing 0.43%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.43%. Investors engaged in bargain-hunting after significant declines earlier in the week, despite continued upward pressure on

South Korea's Financial Services Commission twice delayed its plan to expand the Last Liquid Point (LLP) for insurers from 20 years to 30 years, a regulatory change first announced in August 2023. The delays occurred as market interest rates declined initially, then surged unexpectedly, creating

Michael Burry, the investor known for his role in the film 'The Big Short,' sold all his Alibaba Group shares on the 23rd (local time), citing opposition to the company's planned HK$80 billion stock issuance, according to a report by Investing.com. Burry had purchased Alibaba shares in April and

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 21 (New York time), U.S. equities rose on bargain-buying after days of losses. The Dow Jones advanced 0.98%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each gained 0.43%. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed 4 basis points to 4.738%, and the dollar index fell 0.052 points to 98

According to Jin10 citing sources familiar with the matter, on August 24, Canadian Prime Minister Kearney announced a domestic aid plan to support businesses affected by U.S. tariffs. The government expects minimal prospects of resuming negotiations with President Trump before the midterm

According to data compiled by River, 49.6 million U.S. adults now hold Bitcoin, exceeding the 28.8 million who own gold—a difference of over 21 million holders.

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 21, IBK Corporate Bank issued KRW 1.63 trillion in medium-term bonds across multiple maturities: KRW 620 billion in 9-month notes at 3.650%, KRW 400 billion in 1-year notes, KRW 120 billion in 1.5-year bonds at 3.870%, and KRW 490 billion in 3-year bonds at 4.09

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 24, South Korea's financial regulator further delayed expansion of the final longevity assumption (LLP) for insurance companies' liabilities from the current 20-year horizon to 30 years, due to heightened pressure from rising interest rates. The Financial

According to News1 today (Aug 24), Hana Financial Investment raised Samsung Life Insurance's stock price target to 363,000 won from 336,000 won, citing increased dividend income from Samsung Electronics' planned 10 trillion won shareholder return program. Researcher Kim Do-ha estimated that if Samsu

Eugene Investment & Securities analyst Kim Se-hee stated on the 24th that delays in passing the US CLARITY Act will not cap the current cryptocurrency rally cycle. This assessment comes as Bitcoin and Ethereum broke out of prolonged trading ranges, with spot ETFs for both assets recording net

According to Korea Exchange, Kosdaq-listed companies posted significant earnings growth in the first half of 2026. Combined revenue for all Kosdaq-listed firms reached 216 trillion won, up 23.6% year-over-year. Operating profit increased 62.4%, while net income surged 260.2% during the same

Palantir Technologies (NAS:PLTR) showed technical overheating signals according to analysis reported by CNBC on August 23 (US local time). Scott Nations, president of NationsIndex, cited the stock's 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) and undervalued put option prices as indicators that investors s

According to Eugen Investment Securities, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs turned to net inflows on August 24, signaling institutional demand momentum. While the U.S. Clarity Act's legislative timeline remains uncertain, the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission a

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 24, South Korea's Financial Authorities sought to reduce ultra-long-term government bond issuance by life insurance companies, but the insurers rejected the proposal. The authorities argued that rising interest rates would partially offset lower issuance