Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Citi research, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) target price was cut to HK$495 from HK$530 on Monday (Aug 10), corresponding to a 31x price-to-earnings multiple on 2027 forecast earnings, with the buy rating maintained. The bank expects HKEX to report second-quarter results o

According to Mirae Asset Securities, on August 10 as of 11 AM, high-yield investors ranked in the top 1% by returns net purchased Samyang Foods most actively, followed by Jeju Semiconductor and Alteogen. The rankings were

According to Korean Exchange, South Korea's KOSDAQ index surged 6.31% on Aug 10, climbing 50.38 points during intraday trading. The exchange activated a buy-side circuit breaker in the morning session. The index is attempting to reclaim the 850 level, a key technical resistance point.

The USD-KRW exchange rate reversed to gains on the morning of August 10, rising to the late 1,410 won range after narrowing earlier losses driven by strong bid demand. At 11:01 AM in the Seoul foreign exchange market, USD-KRW traded at 1,416.40 won, up 0.30 won from the previous trading day's Seoul

The White House is considering the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook based on a June 29, 2026 Supreme Court ruling, according to a report by Yahoo Finance on August 9 local time. National Economic Council Chair Kevin Hassett stated that President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Kevin Wash

According to Yonhap Infomax, the Korean won-to-dollar exchange rate recovered and rallied to 1,416.40 won today (August 10), up 0.30 won from the previous Seoul market close of 1,416.10 won. The pair fell to a session low of 1,408.80 won in the morning before steadily recovering, buoyed by strong

According to Yahoo Finance on August 9, the White House is considering removing Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, citing a June 2026 Supreme Court ruling, renewing concerns about central bank independence. Reports also indicate Fed Chair Kevin Walsh maintains close ties with President Donald

According to BlockBeats, Unitree Technology commenced online and offline IPO subscription today (August 10), with a single account subscription winning probability of approximately 0.36%. Retail and institutional investors have equal chances of winning; both need a 600,000 yuan average daily

According to BlockBeats, Hertz Global (HTZ) surged approximately 30% on August 10 following better-than-expected Q2 earnings, with continued gains Friday as retail traders on Reddit monitored the stock amid short squeeze speculation. Data from BIT showed significant volume expansion during the

According to Today News, South Korea's seven major card companies increased their short-term financing ratio to 7.77% as of the first quarter of 2026, up 4.85 percentage points from 2.93% in the same period last year. Rising market interest rates pressured overall fund management operations, with ca

According to Bank of America data, U.S. stock markets hit record highs last week, with the S&P 500 reaching an all-time peak and the Nasdaq 100 posting its best weekly performance in nearly two months. Semiconductor-related ETFs saw particularly strong inflows, including a $2 billion surge into the

According to KB Securities, on Aug 10, Samsung Electronics is expected to announce a shareholder return policy with an annual scale ranging from 100 to 200 trillion won. This represents more than a tenfold increase compared to the current annual shareholder return level of 9.8 trillion won. KB Secur

According to Zhitong Finance, the Hang Seng Index rose 0.72% to 25,853 points at midday on August 10, gaining 185 points. The Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 0.37%, with midday turnover at 140.8 billion Hong Kong dollars. Gold-linked retailers surged as bullion prices advanced. Lao Fu Gold (06181)

According to Dow Jones Market Data, Nvidia (NVDA) surged 11.6% for the week through Friday, August 7, marking its best weekly performance since May 2025. The company's market capitalization increased by $562 billion—a record single-week gain in its history. The gains were driven by SpaceX CEO

According to Odaily Daily, the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges jointly released a draft LOF exit rule last weekend, specifying two types of mandatory delisting scenarios. The regulatory move aimed to address persistent market issues including high

According to Bank of Korea's economic statistics, Korean retail investors returned to buying U.S. stocks in July, with net purchases exceeding $4.6 billion. After recording net sales in the second quarter, individual investors resumed buying in June and intensified their purchases in July,

According to Jin10 data, domestic gold jewelry prices returned above 1,300 yuan per gram today (August 10), with multiple brand solid gold ornaments trading in the 1,302-1,308 yuan/gram range.

The USD Index is trading at 99.71 today (August 10), up 0.12% during the trading session, according to data from Gain Capital.

Academy Securities Head of Macro Strategy Peter Tchir pointed out in his latest Bloomberg analysis that the core contradiction facing U.S. households may have shifted from “prices are still rising rapidly” to “the prices that rose previously have never come back down.” He compared the Truflation real-time inflation tracker with official CPI and core PCE data, finding that the real-time indicator is now significantly below traditional inflation indicators. The Reversal in the Crossover Between th

Japan's three major banks are securing foreign currency liquidity to prepare for a potential surge in corporate dollar funding demand as the US-Iran conflict prolongs. MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Bank held a combined $1.25 trillion in foreign currency deposits and