Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Edaily on October 5, An Yun-chul, head of Samsung Securities' pension division, called for reforming South Korea's retirement fund default option system. He recommended making investment-type products the default choice while allowing savers to opt for principal-guaranteed products.

Mirae Asset Securities Hong Kong branch launched the MAPS global investment platform on June 26, marking the first time a Korean securities firm has directly targeted retail investors and high-net-worth individuals in the Hong Kong market. Anthony Chan, Director and Head of Investment Consulting

According to HSBC, the bank recently upgraded its price target for Marvell Technology from $325 to $450 per share, reflecting a 38% increase in valuation expectations for the semiconductor company.

According to Anthony Chan, Director of Investment Consulting at Mirae Asset Securities' Hong Kong unit, the firm launched MAPS on June 26, an investment platform enabling retail investors and high-net-worth individuals to trade stocks and digital assets in a single app. The platform offers access to

According to Bloomberg, Singapore Exchange (SGX) shares have tumbled 19% since reaching a record high on August 26, erasing approximately $4.2 billion in market value, as concerns over valuation intensify. Citi downgraded its price target to 17.70 Singapore dollars on October 2, implying a

South Korean securities firms' Hong Kong subsidiaries posted surging profitability in the first half of 2026 driven by surging Korean stock demand, with Mirae Asset launching its retail-focused MAPS trading platform in June. Four major firms—Mirae Asset, NH

Small and mid-sized capital firms in Korea are facing sharply higher funding costs as new bond issuance rates reach around 6%, compared to the 3-4% rates at which they previously raised funds. The surge follows global bond rate increases and affects a capital bond market that has grown to 161.4

Japan's household consumer confidence index came in at 35.4 in September, beating the forecast of 35.3 and slightly down from 35.5 in the prior month.

According to the Capital Market Research Institute, as of October 5, 220 companies listed on South Korea's Kosdaq market have decided on stock mergers so far this year, roughly 15 times higher than the entire previous year. The surge follows tightened delisting requirements implemented in July.

Bitcoin traded at US$86,682 (AU$124,739) following a 3.6% weekly gain and 2.2% daily increase, while Ethereum gained 2.6% weekly and XRP rose 1% over the same period. September marked the first time a positive August was followed by a positive September for Bitcoin, breaking a long-standing

According to QCP Capital, Bitcoin reached $86,682, gaining 3% over the week in September, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $2.65 billion in net inflows for the month. BlackRock's IBIT led with $1.81 billion in inflows, followed by Fidelity's FBTC at roughly $682 million. The

JP Morgan selected American Express, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Liberty Energy as its top stock picks for October, according to CNBC reporting on October 4. The investment bank updated its overweight-rated stocks across value, growth, dividend yield, and short-selling strategies, mixing

According to Coinglass data cited by ChainCatcher, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index currently stands at 71, up 7 points from yesterday. The index, which measures market sentiment on a 0-100 scale, is in greed territory. The 7-day average stands at 70, while the 30-day average is 67.

India's Finance Minister recently said the United States is seeking to reduce its trade imbalance through means beyond negotiation, describing tariffs as weaponized despite the existence of formal trade frameworks. The comments reflect growing tensions over U.S. trade policy and its impact on

According to CNBC on October 4, JP Morgan recommended American Express, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Liberty Energy as its October stock picks. American Express was designated as a value play, citing strong dividend policies and share buybacks despite a 18% year-to-date stock decline. Thermo Fisher

Spot gold fell intraday on October 5, breaking below $4,130 per ounce with a decline of 0.22%.

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $241 million in net inflows during the week from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, according to Wu Blockchain on Oct. 5. This marked the third consecutive week of net inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs, as institutional money continued to flow into the products. The

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) will announce next month detailed regulations expanding the minimum trading unit for single-stock leveraged ETFs to 20 shares, with a solution for investors holding fractional shares below that threshold. The policy, originally introduced in July

According to South Korea's Financial Services Commission, the trading unit for single-stock leveraged ETFs will be expanded from 1 share to 20 shares, with details to be announced next month. The commission also plans to allow investors holding fewer than 20 shares to sell their fractional

ImmunityBio, Inc. (IBRX) stocks logged their best week in over seven months, with shares jumping 11% on Friday and closing the week up 22%. The Department of Health and Human Services announced Michael Caputo's appointment to U.S. President Donald Trump's Cancer Panel on Sunday, fueling weekend