Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The Group of Seven agreed on Oct. 2 to release 100 million barrels of stockpiled diesel, crude oil, and other fuels over four months through the International Energy Agency, with the first 20 days prioritizing large diesel releases. The agreement followed U.S. threats to halt diesel exports to

According to data compiled by Samsung, Mirae Asset, and Korea Investment Securities on October 4, ultra-high-net-worth individuals in South Korea (with financial assets exceeding 500 million Korean won) significantly adjusted their overseas stock portfolios in the third quarter. The wealthy

According to KOSCOM ETF Check, KODEX WTI Crude Oil Futures (H) ETF recorded the highest return of 35.22% among Korea-listed ETFs from July 1 to September 30, 2026. WTI crude oil prices rose 30.10% during the period, climbing from $69.50 per barrel in late June to $90.42 by month-end

The Federal Reserve will release the minutes of its September Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. ET. The week of Oct. 5–9 also features key U.S. economic data releases including the September Services PMI, ISM Non-Manufacturing Index, ADP employment report, initial jobless

According to the UK's largest breakdown recovery service, diesel prices in Britain reached 2 GBP per liter (approximately 17.75 Chinese yuan) on October 2, surpassing the previous record set in June 2022.

Ultra-high-net-worth investors in South Korea sold approximately 1.6 trillion won worth of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks during Q3, according to portfolio analysis from three major brokerages. The asset holders—defined as individuals with financial assets of 1 billion won or

According to Korean Economic Daily analysis of portfolios from three major South Korean securities firms, ultra-high-net-worth investors with financial assets exceeding 1 billion won sold 1.6 trillion won in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares during the third quarter, realizing gains amid

On October 3, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley disclosed he had purchased the Bitwise NEAR ETF personally, without specifying the amount. The announcement came as the fund's third trading day saw net inflows of approximately $9 million, following investor purchases during NEAR's recent market

According to Bitcoin.com News, listed bitcoin miners reduced 75 EH/s of hashrate in the first half of 2026, corresponding to approximately $1.5 billion in equipment investment based on a unit price of $20 per TH/s. The primary driver was reallocation of power resources to AI

Eurozone inflation hit 3.8% in September, marking a three-year high, while France's deepening fiscal crisis is driving euro weakness and complicating European Central Bank policy decisions for the week of October 5-9. The euro fell to 1.12545 against the dollar (week ending October 2), the lowest le

According to Yonhapinfomax, the euro weakened to 1.12545 USD last week ending October 2, down 1.21% from the previous week and marking its lowest level since May 2025, amid mounting concerns over France's fiscal crisis. The U.S. dollar index climbed 0.88% to 101.925, reaching its highest since

Iran reaffirmed on October 4 that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States accepts seven conditions outlined in the Islamabad memorandum of understanding. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated the strait would not reopen until all conditions are met,

Apollo Global Management acquired a co-management stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR on August 27 (local time), with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC co-investing, valuing the private jet ground services company near $10 billion. The deal reflects private equity targeting luxury services amid wi

According to PitchBook, Apollo Global Management acquired a majority stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR on August 27, with Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC joining as co-investor. The transaction valued the private aircraft services operator at nearly $10 billion, more than double KKR's $4.5 b

Korean stock exchanges delisted 36 companies from January to September for failing to meet listing maintenance requirements, an 89.5% increase from 19 delistings in the same prior-year period, according to Korea Exchange's disclosure system KIND. The surge occurred as financial authorities

Korean beauty and food stocks experienced sharp declines over the past month as rapid won appreciation raised concerns about weakening foreign consumer demand. Pharmaresearch, maker of Rejuran, closed at 306,000 won on October 2, down 26.09% from a month prior, while beauty device leader APR

According to Korea Exchange, over the past month (Sept 1 - Oct 2), foreign investors net-sold over 20.3 trillion KRW in KOSPI stocks, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounting for 84.7% of total outflows. SK Hynix saw net outflows of 12.0 trillion KRW, while Samsung Electronics saw 5.2 trilli

According to the Korea Exchange's Public Disclosure System (KIND), 36 companies were delisted from the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets in the first nine months of 2026 due to failure to meet listing maintenance requirements, a 89.5% increase from 19 delistings in the same period of 2025. The rise was

According to the Korean Exchange, K-beauty and food-related stocks have declined significantly over the past month as sharp Korean won appreciation raises concerns about weakened foreign consumer spending. Pharmaresearch, which manufactures Rejuran, fell 26.09% to 306,000 won, while other major

According to Seoul Southern District Court on October 2, the court granted provisional disposition requests from listed companies Juyeon Tech and KM Pharma against the Korea Exchange's market capitalization-based delisting rule. The court found the exchange's requirement that companies maintain a