Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Samsung Electronics closed 4.13% higher at 239,500 KRW on August 11, rebounding from the previous session's close of 230,000 KRW. The stock reached an intraday high of 243,000 KRW, approaching the 240,000 KRW level after a sharp decline from its June 19 peak of 374,500 KRW—a drop exceeding 30%.

On August 7, Ethereum spot ETF total holdings climbed to 5,582,891.55 ETH, with net inflows of 29,736.44 ETH, marking the fourth consecutive trading day of positive flows. U.S. spot ETF holdings reached 5,553,169.85 ETH, while Hong Kong holdings stood at 29,721.70 ETH. The recent surge represents a

Trump Media charges trading firms up to $1.2 million annually for early access to posts on Truth Social through a product called Truth API, according to reports. The service provides hedge funds with millisecond-level advance access to presidential communications before public release, with Trump

According to Tesla, the company is developing a new solar cell manufacturing facility near Houston, Texas, under the project name "Project Crystal Sun." The $10 billion facility would create approximately 9,700 permanent full-time jobs and increase Texas' gross domestic product by an

Beyond Meat's board approved a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective Aug 13, 11:59 PM ET, to comply with Nasdaq listing requirements. The stock fell nearly 21% in pre-market trading ahead of the

According to Passive's latest market analysis today (August 11), 49% of 482 U.S. stocks tracked have buy ratings, with 231 holding neutral views and 17 rated cautious. The median target price gap stands at +11.8%. Analysts raised their price targets 450 times versus only 179 cuts, and profit

According to KBS-affiliated business media, South Korea's financial authorities have tightened duplicate-listing regulations. From August 2026, companies pursuing duplicate listings must disclose in their IPO prospectuses specific details on impacts to parent company shareholders, shareholder

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, JP Morgan increased its holdings in Tian Shi Angel (06699) on August 6 by 199,618 shares at HK$91.54 per share, with a total transaction value of approximately HK$18.27 million. Following the increase, JP Morgan's total shareholding reached approximately 1

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in China Pacific Insurance Group (1339.HK) by approximately 2.386 million shares at HK$5.328 per share on August 7, totaling about HK$12.71 million. Following the transaction, Wellington's total

TSMC reported July revenue growth of 45% year-over-year, marking its third consecutive monthly record, while Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks declined on the same trading day despite the KOSPI index rising 0.65% to 6,299.66. Samsung Electronics closed

In June-July, AI stocks declined 50-60% due to technical over-extension, while GPU rental rates climbed. According to the commentary, fundamentals remain intact despite the pullback in valuations.

KOSDAQ surged 19.19% from 719.76 on July 31 to 857.84 on August 11, ranking first globally among major indices with an 18.72% gain through August 10. Retail investors sold 370.3 billion won in KOSDAQ leveraged ETFs and bought 65.5 billion won in inverse products during the rally, reflecting profit-t

Sono International, a resort condominium operator, submitted a preliminary review application for a KOSPI IPO on June 26. The review results are expected by the end of this month, with the standard review period being 45 trading days after submission. The company is valued at 3 trillion won in the m

The KOSDAQ index rose 19.18% this month as of Aug 11, ranking first among global major stock indices, driven by institutional investors who net purchased 1.128 trillion won while foreign investors net sold 1.54 trillion won during the same period. The rebound followed a period of oversold

According to Jin10 Futures, copper concentrate spot TC prices hit near 5-year lows on August 11, 2026, amid persistent supply tightness. Grasberg's integrated smelter halted operations over the weekend due to boiler leakage, adding to supply disruptions. Shanghai and London copper inventory

According to reports from Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, CrowdStrike (ticker: CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks (ticker: PANW) hit record highs today (August 11), following target price increases by both institutions in late July. The moves underscore renewed investor confidence in the

According to Seoul Economic, on August 11, the Korean won closed at 1,416 won per U.S. dollar, down 2.4 won from the previous trading day. The yen has retreated to the 159-per-dollar level, with the yen-dollar rate hitting 159.29 on August 10, as the effects of coordinated U.S.-Japan foreign

The South Korean government extended tax deferral benefits for holding company conversions to 2028, allowing major shareholders to postpone capital gains tax payments. The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the two-year extension of Article 38-2 of the Special Tax Treatment Control Law,

According to Edaily on August 11, South Korea's KOSDAQ index surged 19.19% this month, achieving the top global performance among major indices. However, retail investors took the opposite stance, selling 372.3 billion won of KOSDAQ-linked directional ETFs while buying 65.5 billion won of inverse an

According to Korean Exchange, vacation resort operator Sono International submitted a preliminary review application for KOSPI IPO on June 26 with an estimated enterprise valuation of 3 trillion won. The review results are expected by the end of August, with the standard review period of 45