Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Korea Exchange implemented a mandatory 5-day simulated trading requirement for new single-stock leveraged ETF investors starting on the 19th, according to financial authorities and the financial investment industry. The measure applies to domestic individual investors making initial purchases of sin

On August 19, the Eurozone's seasonally adjusted June current account balance and the United Kingdom's LME copper, aluminum, and nickel inventory changes are scheduled to be released within the next ten

According to South Korea's Financial Services Commission, new investors in single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) must complete at least five days of mock trading on the Korea Exchange platform starting August 19 before purchasing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leverage products.

Korean retail investors purchased $4.5 billion worth of US stocks in July, with $840 million directed to SK Hynix American Depositary Receipts (ADR), according to data from the Korea Securities Depository cited by CNBC on the 17th (local time). The SK Hynix ADR investment represented

On Wednesday, Japan's Topix index plunged 3.1%, marking its largest decline since March, as bond yields surged to decades-high levels. The weakness was driven by concerns over rising financing costs and expectations of a potential rate hike by the Bank of Japan next month. The Nikkei 225 index,

Hanwha Aerospace shares closed 2.71% higher at 1,177,000 won on May 19, even as South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted 5.80% to 6,471.17. The US Army announced on May 18 (local time) a prototype development contract with Hanwha Defense USA for the Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program, valued at $100.3

According to CNBC citing South Korean deposit institute data, Korean retail investors poured $4.5 billion into U.S. stocks in July, with approximately $840 million concentrated in SK Hynix American depositary receipts (ADRs) on Nasdaq—representing roughly 19 percent of total U.S. equity net

According to BlockBeats, on August 19, rate options traders shifted positioning to bet on Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2027 as U.S. economic data weakened. The markets showed traders unwinding bets on September and December rate hikes, with three major prediction markets—Polymarket, Kalshi, and

According to Dalian Commodity Exchange, on August 19, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) futures warehousing receipts rose 112 hands to 121,096, while ethylene glycol surged 1,600 hands to 3,996. Polyethylene, polypropylene, and liquefied petroleum gas futures warehousing receipts remained flat at 5,623 hand

Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds listed in the U.S. extended their recovery on Tuesday, August 18, with the two categories drawing a combined approximately $369 million in net inflows as institutional demand concentrated heavily in BlackRock and Fidelity products. Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Korea Investment & Securities and Samsung Securities avoided sanctions for naked short-selling violations after South Korea's Financial Services Commission ruled in June that erroneous stock purchases corrected within the prescribed deadline do not constitute illegal short-selling. The ruling

The USD/KRW exchange rate fell to 1,397.7 won at 3:30 PM on the 19th, marking an 11-month low since September 24 last year. The decline was driven by export companies selling dollars and market expectations that the US Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates next month. The rate dropped 14.1 w

On Aug 19, gold T+D on Shanghai Gold Exchange closed down 0.97% at 944.95 yuan per gram, while silver T+D declined 3.74% to 15,399 yuan per kilogram.

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's 30-year government bond yields reached an all-time high on August 19, surging over 200 basis points since Lee Jae-myung took office 14 months ago. The yields had stood at around 2.7% when the current administration began, according to Park Soo-young, a

VanEck reported that eight of 12 signals in its Bitcoin capitulation dashboard were firing as of 12 August, according to analysts Patrick Bush, Matthew Sigel, and Griffin MacMaster in the firm's Mid-August 2026 Bitcoin ChainCheck. All 12 signals had reached their capitulation zone at some point in t

Netmarble increased its stake in Coway to 26.96% after purchasing 138,500 ordinary shares on the market, the company disclosed on the 19th. The acquisition occurred over five consecutive trading days from the 12th to the 19th, with 27,700 shares purchased daily at an average price of ₩96,616 per sha

According to BlockBeats, on August 19, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.75%, marking its highest level since January 2025, while the 20-year yield climbed to approximately 5.28%. The ongoing rally in longer-dated U.S. debt reflects growing market concerns over the nation's expanding

TruGolf Holdings has agreed to acquire Polymath Research Inc. through the amalgamation of its Canadian subsidiary with the blockchain technology company, announced August 18, 2026. The transaction, unanimously approved by both companies' boards, is designed to combine TruGolf's public-market

According to Farside Investors and Trader T, on August 18, Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs recorded combined net inflows of approximately $369 million, extending their recovery after recent redemptions. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $297.5 million, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounting

According to Yonhapinfomax, Netmarble increased its stake in Coway on August 19 by acquiring 138,500 shares at an average price of 96,616 won per share, totaling approximately 13.35 billion won. The purchases were made over five consecutive trading days ending August 19, with 27,700 shares