Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

UBS forecasts DRAM average selling prices (ASP) will rise 238% in 2026 and an additional 45% in 2027, driven by a supply-demand imbalance expected to persist through at least the second quarter of 2028. The investment bank revised its DDR contract price projections upward, now expecting third-quarte

Korean retail investors net purchased $4.6 billion in US stocks in July, marking the highest monthly total since January and nearly double the 2025 monthly average of $2.7 billion. The surge in overseas purchases coincided with a sharp decline in the KOSPI index, which fell over 30% from its June hi

Michael Saylor stated in a podcast that Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, raised approximately $15 billion over a one-year period through preferred stock products designed with ChatGPT. The preferred stock, traded as STRK, was utilized after the company's existing fundraising methods were e

According to market data, South Korean retail investors purchased $4.6 billion net worth of U.S. stocks in July, the highest monthly inflow since January. This marks the first time since February that domestic investors bought more U.S. equities than domestic stocks. The shift comes as the KOSPI

According to TMT Breakout, on August 11, technology funds in U.S. markets shifted away from AI semiconductor stocks toward software, internet, and cloud service companies as the Nasdaq 100 ETF declined slightly by about 30 basis points. The report noted that investors are reprioritizing companies

Domestic investors poured over KRW 1.4 trillion into short-term bond funds in the recent one-month period as of the 6th, according to financial data provider FnGuide. The surge followed a sharp correction in domestic stock markets, prompting investors to seek stable returns amid extreme

According to Semilysis analysis, SpaceX is forecasted to generate approximately $305 billion in annual revenue by the end of 2027, but requires about $400 billion in capital expenditure—creating a significant funding gap as the company expands its orbital data center capacity. SpaceX's operating cas

Apple's attempt to leverage Chinese memory supplier CXMT as a negotiating tool against Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has failed, resulting in production delays for the iPhone 18 Pro. The company explored CXMT supply to pressure Korean suppliers on DRAM pricing, but US export controls forced CXMT

According to Charlie Bilello, the S&P 500's dividend yield has moved down to 1.04%, the lowest level in history.

According to Charlie Bilello, on March 30, the S&P 500 was down 7% for the year 2026, marking one of the worst starts to a year in history.

The S&P 500 closed at a new high on Friday, though market breadth remained weak with only 8 index constituents making new highs during the session.

According to multiple sources, Nvidia's next-generation Rubin Ultra GPU will reduce HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) configuration by approximately 50%, from the originally planned 384GB to 192GB, triggering SK Hynix's stock to plunge 19% on August 11. Nvidia is also evaluating alternative HBM4e and HBM4

The S&P 500 reached a new closing high on Friday, with 8 stocks marking new highs.

Berkshire Hathaway repurchased approximately $4.2 billion of stock in Q2 FY26, marking the highest level of quarterly repurchases in the company over three years.

Fitch Ratings assessed that recent high volatility in Korean stocks poses limited risk to overall financial sector credit quality. The international credit rating agency stated in a recent report that Korea's solid economic growth trajectory and financial firms' soundness management mechanisms can a

As of August 2026, only five global companies have proven silicon photonics and CPO (co-packaged optics) revenue: Coherent ($1.2 billion data center revenue, YoY +33.6%), Lumentum ($808 million, YoY +90%), Fabrinet ($1.214 billion, YoY +39%), TSMC (CoUPE platform entering volume), and Tower

Hana Securities strategist Lee Jae-man published a differentiation strategy note on August 10 analyzing semiconductor and non-semiconductor sectors. The note contrasts current market conditions with historical crisis recovery patterns, noting that the global financial crisis and COVID-19 pandemic

Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage on Cerebras Systems (CBRS) with a Buy rating and $300 price target on August 6, representing approximately 50% upside from the stock's then-current price of around $201. The firm cited Cerebras' wafer-scale AI processor and integrated SRAM architecture as

According to the securities industry, SK Hynix plans to announce a shareholder return package worth 100 trillion won as early as this month (August 2026). The potential announcement is being viewed as a possible catalyst to reverse recent stock price

According to Rosenblatt Securities, the firm initiated a Buy rating on Cerebras (CBRS) on August 6, with a $300 price target, implying approximately 50% upside from the ~$201 level at the time. The analyst attributed the target to a forecasted 2028 revenue of $6.8 billion applying a 14x