Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Samsung Asset Management is preparing a US AI agent-themed active ETF, with the original September launch now delayed. Meanwhile, the Financial Supervisory Service is investigating four Samsung Active Asset Management employees for alleged front-running related to the KoAct KOSDAQ Active ETF

Warren Buffett resigned as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on September 18 after 56 years in the role, handing the position to his son Howard Buffett. Buffett, who joined the company in 1965 and became chairman in 1970, will retain the title of honorary chairman. He stepped down as CEO last year and

According to Investing.com data, SK Hynix ADR premium reached 38.90% as of September 21, significantly outpacing TSMC ADR's five-year average premium of 12.6%. The monthly average ADR premium expanded to 39.57% in September from 30.67% in July. The surge reflects increased demand following

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the regulator is investigating four employees at Samsung Active Asset Management for alleged insider trading related to its KoAct Kosdaq Active ETF in March. The employees are suspected of

According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin ETF saw net inflows of $714.7 million on September 22, marking the third consecutive day of inflows exceeding $400 million. BlackRock's IBIT received $350 million while FBTC added $257.4 million. Ethereum ETF recorded net inflows of $162.2 million on the

According to Herald Economy, SK Hynix American Depositary Receipts (ADR) traded at a premium of 38.9% over domestic shares as of September 21, nearly double the five-year average premium of Taiwan's TSMC ADR at 12.6%. The premium has widened from 30.67% in July to 39.57% in September, driven by

According to MarketWatch, on September 22, Apple's stock reached an intraday record high of $345.34, with its market capitalization reaching $4.96 trillion and briefly surpassing the $5 trillion threshold. Apple is now close to joining Nvidia as the second company to close above $5 trillion in marke

The USD/KRW exchange rate fell below 1,350 won on September 23, trading at 1,349.20 won as of 10:56 AM, down 9.00 won from the previous Seoul session close of 1,358.20 won. The decline was driven by negotiation volumes ahead of the Chuseok holiday and month-end, combined with risk-on sentiment in

According to analysis published by Financial Times on September 23, European drivers are facing the steepest diesel price increases among major economies. The NGO Transport and Environment, analyzing European Commission data, found that diesel prices in Europe have risen 40% since the start

According to Yonhap InfoMax, the USD/KRW exchange rate fell to 1,349.20 won on September 23, marking a third consecutive day of decline. The rate dropped 9 won from the previous Seoul market close of 1,358.20 won and 7.30 won from the New York close of 1,356.50 won. The decline reflects a risk-on se

According to Fidelity global macro strategist Jurrien Timmer, AI sector trading has remained in "dead money" status over the past three months, with token expenditure and GPU rental rates unchanged or declining. Only DRAM prices continue to

According to Gate's official data, the platform's stock perpetual contract offerings have surpassed 450+ targets today, expanding coverage of global popular stock perpetual contracts. SPCX (SpaceX) contracts hold open interest of $98.48

According to a Form 4 filing released on Tuesday (Sept. 22), Nvidia director Mark Stevens sold 1.4 million shares worth approximately $300 million in transactions on Sept. 18 at a weighted average price of $219.72, according to regulatory filings. Nvidia shares dipped 0.2% in overnight trading on Tu

According to Jin10, Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange fell 0.8% on Wednesday (September 23), retreating from near-record highs after a six-day rally, as traders reassessed U.S. interest rate prospects amid Federal Reserve policy signals. Multiple Federal Reserve officials expressed

According to Fortune, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned on September 22 that artificial intelligence will drive significant productivity gains while simultaneously creating financial bubbles and exacerbating wealth inequality. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Dalio noted that

According to Guru Club, on September 23, WTI crude oil futures fell 1% to $88.58 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures declined 0.6% to $94.6 per barrel.

According to Jin10, the platform released its Gold ETF holdings report on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) identified two primary drivers behind the surge in US long-term interest rates in a report dated the 21st (local time), finding that 80-90% of rate increases since 2020 stemmed from US non-farm payroll data releases and Federal Reserve officials'

According to the People's Bank of China (PBOC), on September 23, the central bank set the daily midpoint USD-CNY reference rate at 6.7468 yuan, up 0.0009 yuan (0.01%) from the previous day. The increase in the

According to latest market data, on September 21, the S&P 500 advanced 1.49% to 7,764.70, approaching its all-time high, yet 30 component stocks hit 52-week lows while only 7 reached 52-week highs. The divergence widened across longer timeframes: 99 stocks hit 60-day lows versus 28 reaching 60-day h