Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 16.17% (1,092.51 points) to 5,663.24 on July 29-30, dropping to its lowest level in six months. The sharp decline triggered a wave of margin call warnings for retail investors who borrowed money to buy stocks. Major securities firms

South Korean government bond futures opened mixed on July 30 at 9:03 AM, with the 3-year contract rising 2 ticks to 103.11 while the 10-year contract fell 21 ticks to 105.63. The divergence followed overnight steepening in the US Treasury curve after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)

South Korea's KOSPI index surged 4.41% to 5,912.84 on July 30 at 10:45 AM KST, gaining 249.60 points as institutional and foreign investors drove buying pressure. The index recovered above the 5,900 mark after dipping to 5,547.41 earlier in the trading session, supported by bargain hunting at

According to Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics shares surged 6.24% to 221,500 Korean won on July 30, with preferred shares up 5.61% to 162,000 won. The rally followed the company's announcement of record second-quarter operating profit, marking the third consecutive quarter of all-time high

According to Yonhapinfomax, the U.S. Federal Reserve held its policy rate at 3.50%–3.75% on July 30 at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, as expected by markets. However, three Fed officials—Lorie Logan of the Dallas Federal Reserve, Beth Hammack of the Cleveland Federal Reserve, and Neel

According to Fosun International, on July 29, the company posted half-year profit guidance of 15–18 billion RMB, up 127–172% year-over-year. The board attributed the significant growth to strong performance from core industries, improved operational quality, and higher industrial operating

According to Yonhap Infomax, on July 30, the U.S. Federal Reserve held its policy rate at 3.50%-3.75%, as expected, at its latest FOMC meeting. However, the central bank's lack of specific guidance on future policy direction increased market uncertainty regarding the Fed's next moves and inflation o

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 30, South Korea's Treasury futures opened mixed as U.S. bond curves steepened following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady. The 3-year Treasury futures rose 2 ticks to 103.11, while the 10-year futures fell 21 ticks to 105.63. Foreign investors n

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) stock’s issuing company announced its Q2 2026 financial report on July 29. Q2 revenue was $60.8B (up 28% year over year); however, costs and expenses rose 55% year over year to $4.2026 billion, including $42.03B in legal litigation expenses and $1.18B in severance and employee-related costs. Q2 2026 Key Financial Metrics: Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow Data Based on Meta’s July 29, 2026 financial report, the company’s main Q2 financial data are as follows: Q2

According to Anheuser-Busch InBev Asia Pacific (1876.HK), the company's net profit for the first half of 2026 (ended June 30) reached $473 million, up 15.65% year-over-year. The stock surged as much as 9.7% to HK$7.60 in early trading, last seen at HK$7.57, up 9.2% with turnover exceeding HK$100 mil

According to official announcement, Gumi's subsidiary gC Labs will launch SBI Crypto Fund I on August 1, a 30 billion yen ($18.3 million) crypto investment fund developed jointly with SBI Financial Services. The three-year fund, structured as a private fund with participation from Daiwa Securities G

According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority statement on July 30, the HKMA said the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates is in line with market expectations. The Fed's post-meeting statement noted that economic growth continues, the job market

Three major Korean stocks received updated analyst coverage on the morning of July 30, with securities firms adjusting target prices based on second-quarter results. Hana Securities lowered Samsung C&T's target price from 650,000 won to 420,000 won while maintaining a Buy rating, citing reduced

South Korea's KOSPI stock index surged 4.37% to 5910.82 as of 10:39 AM on the 30th, driven by Samsung Electronics' 6% rally following the company's conference call. Samsung stated during the call that memory semiconductor supply shortages will intensify next year compared to current levels, with

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) stock gained 7% in overnight trading late Wednesday after the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter results and a first-quarter 2027 forecast that exceeded analyst expectations. The tech giant's fiscal Q4 revenue climbed 18% to $90 billion, beating the $87.7 billion

According to Korea Economic Daily, KOSPI surged 4.37% to 5,910.82 as of 10:39 a.m. KST on July 30, driven by Samsung Electronics' conference call forecasting deeper memory semiconductor supply shortages next year. Samsung Electronics jumped 6%, with the chipmaker citing supply constraints expected t

According to Stocktwits, Microsoft (MSFT) gained 7% in overnight trading late Wednesday after posting fiscal fourth-quarter results and 2027 first-quarter guidance above analyst expectations. Azure growth accelerated to 43% from 40% in the previous quarter, and total revenue climbed 18% to $90

According to Hana Securities on July 30, Samsung C&T's Q2 operating profit jumped 37.1% year-over-year to 1.0317 trillion won, driven by strong performance in its trading and biotech divisions. Though the company's holdings in Samsung Electronics and Samsung Life Insurance declined in value, Hana Se

According to China's National Energy Administration, announced today via CCTV, coal power generation accounted for 49.7% of total electricity generation in the first half of 2026, marking the first time it fell below 50%. Meanwhile, renewable energy expansion accelerated. Wind and solar power gener

South Korea's KOSPI index surged 4% on the morning of July 30, with the benchmark up 247.5 points as of 10:39 a.m. The rally followed Samsung Electronics' conference call in which the company predicted that memory semiconductor supply shortages will intensify next year compared to current