Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Benzinga, citing Andreessen Horowitz's September 2026 market report, technology stocks have risen 22.1% year-to-date, but earnings per share have grown 55.7% over the same period, while valuations have actually compressed. The tech sector's price-to-earnings multiple has

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), leveraged funds' net yen positioning returned to negative territory as of September 29, reaching minus 16,809 contracts, signaling a resumption of short dominance over long positions. The shift comes after the funds maintained

Seagate and Western Digital stocks fell sharply on October 2 after a Nikkei Asia report stated Toshiba plans to invest approximately ¥60 billion, or roughly $380 million, to double hard-disk drive production capacity for AI data centers. Seagate closed at $807.62, down 14.59%, while Western Digital

Hana Bank forecasts the USD-KRW exchange rate will trade between 1,345 and 1,370 won this month, as both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Korea are expected to hold interest rates steady. Researchers Seo Jeong-hoon and Lee Yu-jeong released the forecast on October 3 in the bank's monthly

US President Donald Trump threatened South Korea on local time the 2nd, warning of negative consequences if the country does not participate in the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline project. When asked by reporters at the White House whether the announcement was premature given Korea's

According to Nikkei Asia, Seagate and Western Digital declined sharply on October 2 after Toshiba announced plans to invest roughly ¥60 billion, or $380 million, to double hard-disk drive production capacity for AI data centers by fiscal 2027. Seagate closed at $807.62, down 14.59%, while Western Di

According to Hana Bank, on October 3, the bank forecast the USD-KRW exchange rate range for October at 1,345–1,370 won, citing expectations that both the Federal Reserve and Bank of Korea would hold rates steady this month. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to hold its Open Market Committee meeting o

On Friday (October 2), U.S. stock indices ended higher as employment data showed weaker-than-expected job growth, easing concerns about an immediate rate hike. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% to close at 7,722.72, the Nasdaq 100 gained 1% to 30,807.93, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5% to 51,176

US Treasury yields reversed an initial decline on October 2 following the release of September employment data showing nonfarm payrolls increased by only 29,000 jobs. The 10-year Treasury yield rose 4.10 basis

According to CNYes, the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.1% to 101.88 on Friday (Oct. 2) but extended a fourth consecutive weekly gain against the euro, supported by elevated U.S. Treasury yields and expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain a hawkish stance. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield

iM Securities analyst Kim Myung-sil published a research report on October 3 analyzing foreign investor purchasing patterns in Korean government bonds as World Government Bond Index inclusion nears completion. The report titled 'WGBI Final Status Report: Maturity Differentiation Over Inflow Surge' f

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 2, the U.S. dollar index fell 0.170% to 101.884 for the first time in five trading days. The dollar weakened after September non-farm payrolls rose by 29,000, far below market expectations of 90,000, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. U.S. Treasury

US stock indices rose across the board on October 2 (local time) after September employment data showed job growth of just 29,000, far below the 90,000 market forecast. The weak employment figures reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates again this month, lifting

Canary amended its Pepe ETF filing, according to crypto commentator Eric Balchunas. The amendment follows a period when launching cryptocurrency products faced market skepticism. Canary specializes in cryptocurrency exchanges and investment products, positioning the firm within the evolving

According to Guru Club, on October 3, President Trump announced that the U.S. will not impose diesel export bans and has requested Europe to release additional diesel supplies to ease fuel price pressure. Trump stated: "I've made this request. Europe has large amounts of diesel, and they will make a

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to extend roughly $4 billion in loans to Vistra Corp. to support capacity upgrades at three nuclear reactors—two in Ohio and one in Pennsylvania. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is expected to announce the financing initiative early next week during a site visit to

Participants in Money Today's 3rd ETF Investment King Competition achieved returns ranging from 14.31% to 34.39% during the week of September 28 to October 2. The top five performers exclusively used leveraged and inverse ETF strategies, with the leader maintaining a 34.39% return through

According to Money Today, a participant nicknamed 경제학과가보자 topped the ETF Investment King competition's second week (Sept 28-Oct 2) with a 34.39% return. The top five finishers were all leveraged or inverse ETF investors, with the leader using concentrated positions in Samsung Electronics and SK

According to Guru Club, spot gold prices (in Chinese yuan) fell below 900 yuan per gram on October 3, declining 1% during the trading day.