Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 data on September 23, multiple U.S. Federal Reserve officials reaffirmed their policy stance. Fed Chair Collins stated that rate increases will help inflation return to target levels, while Vice Chair Williams confirmed that the central bank's rate control toolkit is operating

According to Jin10 and LSEG data, the U.S. dollar index climbed to an 8-week high today (September 23), driven by market expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate hike. Markets currently assess a 53% probability of a rate hike in October, with forecasts suggesting cumulative rate increases of

According to Yonhapnews, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix closed up 3.25% and 1.20% respectively on September 23, with Samsung ending at 285,500 Korean won and SK Hynix at 1.862 million won. The gains were fueled by overnight strength in AI-related stocks on Wall Street, where the Philadelphia

Cha Partners Asset Management sold its entire stake of approximately 3% in KOSDAQ-listed Refine through a tender offer that ended on the 16th, despite having publicly criticized the offer price as too low. The asset manager tendered all shares at 17,600 won per share to Realityfine, a special

Korea Exchange (KRX) on May 23 implemented amended KONEX Market Listing Regulations allowing companies delisted from KOSPI and KOSDAQ stocks markets due to market capitalization deficiencies to transfer to the KONEX market. The regulatory change enables firms meeting specific financial

According to Financial Times, Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar expressed openness to replacing its New York ADR with a direct listing on the NYSE, citing advantages similar to those seen in AstraZeneca's recent transition. However, the company is not currently engaged in active discussions on the

According to the Korean Exchange on September 23, new rules now allow companies delisted from KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets due to insufficient market capitalization to continue trading on the KONEX market. The regulation applies to companies meeting specific financial requirements, including those

According to investment banking industry sources, on September 16, Chapart Partners Asset Management disposed of its entire 3% stake in Refine through Realty Fine's tender offer at 17,600 won per share. This comes after Chapart Partners had publicly opposed the transaction in a shareholder letter on

According to filings disclosed on Tuesday, Trump's accounts completed 1,156 securities transactions in July with a total value between $79 million and $270 million, including purchases of at least $43.6 million and sales of at least $35.6 million. On July 20, the accounts sold between $5 million an

KSS Shipping's stock closed 17.89% higher at 11,860 won on the 23rd following the company's announcement of a share buyback program. The shipping company disclosed after market close the previous day that it decided to acquire approximately 19.8 billion won worth of treasury shares to stabilize

According to Daishin Securities on September 23, the South Korean brokerage announced it will pay interest on subscription deposits held by customers for IPO applications. Deposits of 1 million won or less will earn 1% annually, while amounts exceeding 1 million won will earn 0.6%. The new interest

Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry issued an official statement on September 22, denying reports that the country purchased 25 tankers. The ministry also rejected Iraqi claims that such purchases had driven up Iraq's crude oil transportation

Forbes released its September US billionaire 400 list with 10 members under age 40, up from 4 last year, driven by the artificial intelligence boom. The entry threshold rose to a record $4.4 billion in net worth. Seven of the 10 young billionaires accumulated wealth as AI company founders,

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix closed higher on January 23 following a semiconductor rally in US markets. Samsung Electronics rose 9,000 won (3.25%) to close at 285,500 won, marking its seventh consecutive trading day of gains since January 15, according to Korea Exchange data. SK Hynix

According to Jin10, methanol futures declined over 3% today as crude oil prices collapsed on improving diplomatic prospects between the U.S. and Iran. Downstream MTO (methanol-to-olefins) operations expanded losses significantly, prompting several coastal plants to halt production. Despite low

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's KOSDAQ index (technology-focused composite index) closed up 10.10 points, or 1.21%, at 844.48 on September 23.

Meritz Securities received approval on the 23rd to become a short-term financing business operator, making it the ninth securities firm in Korea authorized to sell bills. The Financial Services Commission held a regular meeting on the 23rd and deliberated and resolved on Meritz Securities'

According to Jin10 Futures, China's CNEX interbank funding sentiment index reached 52 as of 14:30 on September 23, up 3 points from 10:15. The index for large banks, mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions climbed to 50, 53, and 52 respectively, each rising 3 points. An index reading above 50

Crypto markets captured demand for traditional asset exposure outside regular U.S. trading hours, according to Binance Research. Monthly weekend trading volume in perpetual contracts linked to traditional-market assets across crypto exchanges reached approximately $28 billion by mid-August, up