Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Eurozone core consumer price inflation remained at 2.2% year-on-year in July, according to the final reading, unchanged from the previous month.

The Eurozone's July consumer price index (CPI) year-on-year final reading came in at 2.9%, matching the consensus forecast and holding steady from the previous month's 2.90%.

Eurozone core CPI monthly rate (final) came in at 0% in July, remaining unchanged from the prior month.

According to the Korea Exchange, on August 19, South Korean inter-Korean cooperation stocks surged following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as early as this autumn. IndiDF gained 29.8% on the day. However, analysts caution that these s

Nike Inc. (NKE) stock is on track for its third week of losses as shares reached a 12-year low near $40 on Monday. A $10,000 investment in Nike a decade ago would now be worth about $8,040, according to Fiscal AI data, representing a 19.6% loss for shareholders. The decline stems from strategic

According to Fiscal AI data, a $10,000 investment in Nike a decade ago would now be worth approximately $8,040, representing a 19.6% loss despite the company's dominant global market position. Nike shares reached a 12-year low near $40 on Monday, extending a third consecutive week of declines as the

Starting July 31, South Korean regulators raised investment thresholds for single-stock leveraged ETF products, prompting a shift in credit financing demand toward spot margin trading. Credit financing balances have surged rapidly across the market, with underlying benchmark stocks Samsung

According to Smart Finance APP, Basic Semiconductor (09971) has reached a strategic partnership with UBTech Robotics (9880) to develop silicon carbide power device solutions for humanoid robots. The collaboration will focus on applications in power management and motion control, leveraging Basic Sem

According to Smart Finance, Luokang Biotechnology (02157) reported revenue of RMB 522 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 12.1% year-over-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders declined 34.4% to RMB 27.39 million, with basic earnings per share of RMB 0.02. Revenue from two

According to Zhi Tong Caijing, China Tong Shang Group (01719) on August 19 guided that it expects to record attributable profit of approximately 8 million HKD for the first half of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of around 225%, driven primarily by optimization of its business

According to shipping data, Russia is importing approximately 270,000 tons of refined oil from Asia in August via ship-to-ship transfers. The transfer method allows Russia to bypass direct sanctions restrictions on energy

According to its interim financial report, China Starch (HKEX: 03838) reported a loss attributable to shareholders of 147.78 million yuan for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a profit in the same period last year. Revenue declined 1.81% year-over-year to 5.022 billion yuan, while

According to the company's filing, healthcare and wellness company Huamei Lele (08429) reported net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HK$1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, reversing a loss of approximately HK$0.9 million in the same period a year earlier. The

According to its H1 2026 interim results announcement on August 19, Yuexiu Transportation Infrastructure (01052) reported revenue of approximately 2.14 billion yuan, up 1.97% year-over-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached 386 million yuan, up 6.94% YoY. The company declared an inter

According to FinTech Wire, Hong Kong's benchmark indices showed divergent performance on August 19 as rising global bond yields weighed on investor risk appetite. The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.09% or 23.92 points to close at 25,495.07, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.21% to 4,682.05. The Hang

According to Smart Finance, Jingzuan International (02232) posted mid-year profit of $109 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 10.6% year-on-year. Revenue reached $1.296 billion, growing 5.4% compared to the prior year period. The company proposed an interim dividend of 18 Hong Kong ce

According to White Cloud Mountain's announcement, Tianxin Pharma, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-listed White Cloud Mountain (00874), recently received approval from China's National Medical Products Administration for a supplementary application on Citicoline Sodium Injection (2ml:0.25g, 4ml:0.5g).

Hong Kong-based private equity firm Anchor Equity Partners extended the maturity of its 310 billion won acquisition financing for Kakao Entertainment by 2 months, moving the deadline from early September to early November. The extension was unanimously approved by the lending syndicate and stems fro

The UK Office for National Statistics released July consumer price index (CPI) data on August 19, showing inflation rose 2.9% year-over-year, matching market consensus and exceeding the prior reading of 2.6%. The increase was driven by a 14.7% year-over-year surge in gas prices, attributed to

According to investment banking sources, on August 19, Anchor Equity Partners agreed to extend the maturity of Kakao Entertainment's 310 billion won acquisition financing by two months. The original deadline of early September has been postponed to early November. The extension allows time to