Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Samsung Electronics is set to announce its Q3 preliminary earnings results on October 8, as market tension reaches peak levels. The stock closed at 268,500 won on the previous day, down 1.29%, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the announcement. Goldman Sachs warned that short-term volatility may

South Korean securities firms and asset management companies imposed internal sales restrictions on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) before their May 27 listing, according to lawmaker An Sang-hoon of the People Power Party on February 8. The measures included solicitation bans and

South Korea's equity-linked securities market attracted significant capital inflows in the third quarter as the stock market entered a consolidation phase following earlier gains. ELS issuance reached 7.6188 trillion won in Q3, representing a 32.6% increase from 5.744 trillion won in the same

Kiwoom Securities raised its target price for Dreamtech stocks from 7,000 won to 12,000 won while maintaining a 'buy' investment rating. Analyst Oh Hyun-jin cited the need for multiple re-rating centered on the memory module segment where performance is materializing. The upgrade reflects Dreamtech'

According to Korean Exchange data, South Korean retail investors switched to net buying 105.2 billion won worth of shares in October as of October 7, marking a reversal from 14.2 trillion won in net selling during September. Overseas investors also accelerated their return to U.S. equities,

According to opposition lawmaker Ahn Sang-hoon on October 8, South Korean securities companies implemented internal restrictions on single-stock leverage exchange-traded funds before and after their May 27 listing, citing risk concerns. Samsung Securities issued an internal directive on May 27

According to the Korea Exchange, individual investors in South Korea shifted to net buying on October 7, purchasing 105.2 billion won worth of KOSPI stocks this month—a marked reversal from September's 14.197 trillion won selloff. The buying spree focused on semiconductor stocks, with investors

According to data presented by ruling party lawmaker Ahn Sang-hoon on October 8, South Korean securities firms and asset managers took internal protective measures ahead of launching single-stock leveraged ETFs on May 27, 2026. Samsung Securities issued a directive prohibiting private bankers from r

According to Newsis, Samsung Electronics will release its third-quarter interim results on October 8, with Goldman Sachs forecasting operating profit of 106 trillion KRW, down 5% from its prior estimate of 112 trillion KRW. The forecast accounts for recent foreign selling and weakness in the

According to Korea Securities Depository data, equity-linked securities (ELS) issuance in South Korea surged to 7.6 trillion Korean won in the third quarter of 2026, up 32.6% compared to the same period last year. The increase reflects investor interest as the stock market consolidates after a

According to Kiwoom Securities, on October 8, the brokerage raised DreamTek's price target from 7,000 KRW to 12,000 KRW and maintained a 'buy' rating. Analyst Oh Hyun-jin cited the company's expanding memory

South Korea's 10 financial holding companies reported 17.6 trillion won in net profit for the first half of 2026, according to preliminary data released by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) on October 8. The figure represents a 13.7% increase from 15.4 trillion won in the same period of 2025,

Wall Street analysts issued multiple buy ratings and raised price targets across technology, financial, healthcare, and commodities stocks, driven by expectations for improving corporate earnings and undervaluation. CNBC reported on October 7 that Yorkville Ives initiated coverage of Apple with a $4

According to the Financial Supervisory Commission, South Korea's 10 major financial holding companies reported consolidated net profit of 17.6 trillion won in the first half of 2026, up 13.7% from 15.4 trillion won in the same period last year. By sector, financial investment profit surged 72.8% to

On Wednesday (October 7), U.S. stock index futures closed lower in New York's final session. S&P 500 futures fell 0.27%, Dow futures dropped 0.71%, and Nasdaq-100 futures declined 0.21%. Russell 2000 futures saw a larger decline

Shinsegae Property is raising approximately 1 trillion won through private placement bonds underwritten by Meritz Securities to fund its Warner Bros acquisition. The South Korean real estate subsidiary announced on the 7th that it will issue private corporate bonds rather than public offerings due t

On Wednesday (October 7), offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) closed at 6.7026 against the US dollar, down 11 pips from Tuesday's close. The currency traded within a range of 6.7005-6.7099 throughout the day.

According to Investment Banking sources, Shinsegae Property announced on October 7 plans to issue 1 trillion won (approximately $700 million) in private company bonds through Meritz Securities. The proceeds will fund the company's participation in a Warner Bros acquisition alongside U.S.

According to Korea Exchange, the first delisting case under the penny stock rule—requiring stocks priced below 1,000 Korean won to recover above that threshold for 45 consecutive trading days within 90 days—is expected to occur in mid-October. The timing coincides with regulatory scrutiny: Seoul

US stock indices closed lower on October 7 (US Eastern Time), with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 341.41 points (0.66%) to 51,179.87, the S&P 500 declining 17.16 points (0.22%) to 7,801.77, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping 61.20 points (0.22%) to 27,538.69. The declines were triggered