Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

KB Securities analyst Kim Il-hyuk identified three factors that could slow the rise in US interest rates or push 10-year Treasury yields back to the 4% range, ahead of midterm elections scheduled for November 3 next month. The analysis comes as US bond investors face concerns over rising rates

Tokyo stocks surged on the 5th as AI and semiconductor shares rallied, lifting the Nikkei 225 index 1,637 points (2.40%) to close at 69,946.86. The index crossed 70,000 intraday for the first time since July 6, driven by semiconductor test equipment maker Advantest, which hit a record high

According to Axios, Treasury Secretary Bessent said last Saturday (October 3) that the U.S. 'Golden Age' remains on track but Iran conflict masks economic progress. When pressed by reporters that the economy faced headwinds rather than merely obscured gains, Bessent maintained most economic

According to Bloomberg and Kpler ship-tracking data, LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz have resumed, with at least three cargo shipments departing since late last week, marking the highest export level since the Iran conflict escalated in late February. However, current volumes remain more th

According to Jin10, wheat futures surged for a third consecutive trading day on Monday, October 5, climbing 1%, amid Russian threats to intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. The surge reflects market concerns over potential disruptions to global grain supplies shipped through the Black

According to analysts speaking at Herald Money Festa 2026 recently, multiple investment experts warned against selling shares in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, citing continued strength in the AI investment cycle. Yoo Dong-won, head of Global Asset Allocation at Unita Securities, stated that inve

According to ARK's October 2 holdings disclosure, Twist Bioscience (TWST) and 10x Genomics (TXG) have each climbed nearly six times their end-2025 closing prices, becoming the two largest positions in the ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) with combined holdings of 20.27%. TWST gained 495%

According to Jin10 Data on October 5, Japanese investors held approximately 23 trillion yen (1.45 billion dollars) of French government bonds as of July, representing 6.6% of their total overseas bond holdings and the highest overweight position among eurozone countries covered by Bloomberg's

The USD-JPY exchange rate in the Tokyo market rose 0.16% to 158.097 yen as of 1:25 PM on the 5th, driven by persistent US interest rate rise expectations and concerns over Japan's trade balance deterioration amid strong international oil prices. According to Yonhap Infomax, the currency pair had

According to Yonhapinfomax, USD/JPY rose to 158.097 yen on October 5 afternoon Tokyo time, up 0.16% day-over-day. U.S. long-term yields rebounded despite softer September employment data released October 2, with markets pricing in the possibility of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes before

At market open on October 5, the France-Germany 10-year government bond yield spread widened by 7 basis points to 147 basis points.

According to TradingEconomics, Brent crude's December contract trades near $101.50 a barrel on October 5, down 0.71 percent after settling at $102.25 on Friday. WTI is near $89.99. OPEC+ held its November production targets unchanged at 31.01 million barrels per day on October 4, with Saudi

According to Jin10, on October 5 at 22:00 Beijing time, large forex options expiries will occur across EUR, GBP, AUD, and CAD, including 3 strikes with notional amounts exceeding 1 billion each.

On Monday (October 5), the Nikkei 225 index closed up 2.40%, gaining 1,637.40 points to 69,946.86.

According to Korea Exchange, the KOSPI index fell 77.18 points (1.09%) to 7,003.74 last week (Sept 28-Oct 2), pressured by elevated U.S. interest rates despite semiconductor strength. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield surged to 5.3%, marking a 24-year

According to Kpler, crude oil exports from the Middle East exceeded pre-conflict levels on four of the seven days in late September, despite vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Data released on October 5 showed exports reached 19.5 million to 22.5 million barrels per day on September 24 and Sept

Taiwan's Weighted Index closed at an all-time high, rising 2.55% to 49,712.04. The rally was driven by weakening expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes and strength in global semiconductor stocks. Last Friday, US stock markets surged after September non-farm payroll data came in

According to Morgan Stanley Chief Equity Strategist Mike Wilson on October 5, 51% of Russell 3000 constituents have fallen into bear territory since June highs, while the median S&P 500 stock has declined 16% from its 52-week peak, signaling market breadth deterioration to levels unseen since the