Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Gate News: On August 12, 2026, at 14:00 (UTC+8), Gate announced that its Contract Stocks zone had launched eight perpetual contract products: CSOPSKHYNIX2L (CSOP SK Hynix Daily 2X Leveraged ETF), CSOPSAMSUNG2L (CSOP Samsung Electronics Daily 2X Leveraged ETF), SSPC (2X Daily Short SpaceX ETF), SPCH (2X Daily Long SpaceX ETF), GFS (GlobalFoundries), VST (Vistra Energy), OKTA (Okta), and OUST (Ouster). All trading pairs are settled in USDT. These contracts support 1x–20x leverage for both long and

Fundstrat's Mark Newton projects 2026 as a high-volatility, sector-rotation year rather than a single-direction bull or bear market, with late August emerging as a critical inflection point. Newton identifies the S&P 500's potential test of 7800 as completing a five-wave rally structure from

According to BlockBeats, on August 12, Korea Exchange triggered its KOSPI circuit breaker mechanism after KOSPI 200 index futures rose 5%, temporarily halting algorithmic buying for 5 minutes.

According to Mirae Asset Securities, the top 1% highest-earning investors on August 12 most actively purchased SK Hynix, which rose 4.28% to 1.486 million won as of 11am. Korea Kolmar and Silicon Mtech followed as the second and third most-bought stocks, surging 15.71% and 17.23% respectively,

According to Jin10, South Korea's 30-year government bond yield reached 4.67% on August 12, marking its highest level since the bond's introduction in 2012. The surge was driven by elevated oil prices, as regional tensions in the Middle East pressured energy markets, combined with weakening demand

According to Amazon's Q2 2026 earnings report, CEO Andy Jassy announced the company would increase 2026 capital expenditure to $220 billion from $200 billion, citing increased costs for AI infrastructure, data centers, and custom chips. Jassy stated the higher spending still falls short of meeting c

According to Guru Club, on August 12, China's SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate) main tenors showed mixed movements. The overnight rate rose 1.32 basis points to 1.3712%, while the 7-day rate gained 0.41 basis points to 1.3981%. The 3-month rate remained flat at 1.4300%.

According to market sources, USD/JPY one-week option implied volatility rose for the second consecutive trading day on August 12 as traders positioned ahead of U.S. inflation data expected to shape Federal Reserve policy and dollar direction. Short-term put options trade at a premium to calls as

According to Jin10, Shanghai Gold traded at 955.49 yuan/gram on Wednesday (August 12) morning, 1.72 yuan/gram below the international gold price of 957.21 yuan/gram.

Samsung SDI is converting its battery joint venture with General Motors into a wholly-owned subsidiary, with Hana Securities analyst Kim Hyun-soo maintaining a target price of 667,000 won and a BUY rating on '12일' as the company shifts focus to Energy Storage Systems (ESS) production. The

According to Korean Economic TV and Hana Securities, Samsung SDI gained full control of its joint battery factory with General Motors on August 12 as the companies adjusted their North American strategy amid EV demand softness. The South Korean battery maker will convert portions of the facility to

According to analyst jukan at Citrini, sovereign wealth fund Temasek is making its first investment in South Korean equities, acquiring positions in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The analyst noted that Temasek views memory semiconductors as the most undervalued segment within the AI value

According to Jin10, Japanese yen traders stepped up derivative market positioning on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. inflation data release, which is expected to impact the Federal Reserve's policy outlook and dollar direction. USD/JPY one-week implied volatility rose for the second consecutive

Asiana Airlines held a special shareholders’ meeting at its headquarters in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on Aug. 12, approving the merger agreement with Korean Air with a 99.3% approval rate. The post-merger Korean Air is expected to be officially established on Dec. 17. Asiana Airlines shares rose 1.97% that day to 7,260 won, while Korean Air shares rose 0.38% to 26,750 won. Voting Results of the Special Shareholders’ Meeting: 99.3% Approval Rate According to reports, Asiana Airlines held a special share

According to Bitget trading data, spot gold rose 1% on August 12, reaching $4,411.72 per ounce.

Beyond Meat (BYND), AppLovin (APP), and On Holding (ONON) stocks fell to new 52-week lows on Tuesday. Beyond Meat dropped over 19% after announcing a 1-for-30 reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid-price requirement. AppLovin declined nearly 6% following a Bank of America downgrade to

According to Digital Daily, Mirae Asset Securities surpassed Korean Investment Securities with H1 2026 net profit of 2.91 trillion KRW, up 338% year-over-year, versus Korean Investment's 1.73 trillion KRW. The gap represents a 1.18 trillion KRW lead for Mirae Asset, marking a potential return to

Beyond Meat, AppLovin, and On Holding stocks fell to 52-week or multi-year lows on Tuesday as investor concerns mounted across the three companies. Beyond Meat plunged 19% to a record low of $0.41 after announcing a 1-for-30 reverse stock split to address Nasdaq listing requirements amid declining s

According to Kyodo, Asiana shareholders approved the merger with Korean Air today (August 12). The approval marks a significant step toward consolidating two of South Korea's major carriers.

NVIDIA announced a partnership with Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Blackstone, KKR, Apollo Global Management, and Brookfield Asset Management to establish a $500 billion AI infrastructure financing platform. The semiconductor company will provide credit guarantees on equipment residual values, enabling A