Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Choi Hye-ryeong, former Chief Financial Officer of Kakao, joined Shinhan Asset Management as head of new business in early last month, according to the financial investment industry on the 12th. The Credit Suisse veteran will oversee digital asset strategy and global business expansion at the

The U.S. dollar surged to 159.43 against the yen on August 12, marking its highest level in August. The move represents a rebound following a more than 5% crash that occurred after U.S.-Japan intervention

According to NextGen Digital Venture, gold rose 6% last week, driven primarily by weaker-than-expected employment data that cooled expectations for further interest rate increases. The rally also reflected a correction following the recent release of rate pressures, while ongoing central bank

According to Korea Economic TV, U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hit 5.28% on August 11, marking its highest level in 19 years. The rate later settled around 5.24% by the end of the session. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield

Japan Research Institute (JRI), a think tank under Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, warned that sustained declines in South Korean stocks could negatively impact personal consumption and economic growth. The report stated that if stock prices remain approximately 40% below their peak for one year, r

Japan Research Institute (JRI), a think tank under Mitsui Sumitomo Financial Group, stated in a recent report that a sustained sharp decline in Korean stocks could negatively impact personal consumption and economic growth. JRI projected that if stock prices remain approximately 40% below their

According to Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily, server DDR5 memory prices surged 15% to 23% in August as original manufacturers raised prices further entering the third quarter. The 32GB, 64GB, and 96GB DDR5 RDIMM modules reached $900, $1,590, and $2,650 respectively, reflecting the

374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a cleantech environmental services company deploying supercritical water oxidation technology for PFAS destruction, reported preliminary second quarter 2026 revenue exceeding $2.2 million and first half 2026 revenue of approximately $2.8 million on August 12, 2026. The r

ZenaDrone, the U.S.-based subsidiary of ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA), commenced flight testing of custom-designed printed circuit boards at its UAE manufacturing and testing facility, integrating the proprietary boards into its ZenaDrone 1000 and IQ Nano drone platforms. The boards are designed and

According to a report released recently by Japan's Institute for International Economic Studies (JRI), a sustained 40% decline in South Korea's stock prices over one year could reduce real consumer spending by 1% and real GDP by 0.5%, compared with scenarios where stock prices remained at peak

According to Jin10, options on EUR, JPY and other forex pairs with six strike prices of 1 billion or above are set to expire at 22:00 Beijing time on August 11.

374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) reported preliminary second quarter revenue of $2.2 million on August 12, more than triple the $0.6 million posted in the same quarter last year. First half 2026 revenue reached approximately $2.8 million, up 155% from $1.1 million in the prior year period. The

Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIME) announced today it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Friday, August 14, 2026. The AI-powered logistics solutions provider is scheduled to report earnings for the period through its investor relations

According to Korean Economy TV, South Korea's Small and Medium Business Association held a regulatory innovation forum on August 12 to address concerns over strengthened KOSDAQ delisting standards. The coalition requested amendments to the standards, arguing that companies experiencing temporary

According to Guru Club, on June 4, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5,688.574 points, marking its lowest level since December 2020.

According to BNY Mellon strategist Geoff Yu, the Katsu Curry Index—a new purchasing power parity indicator based on prices at CoCo Ichinomiya, Japan's largest curry rice chain with roughly 1,500 outlets—indicates the yen's fair value should be 62.18 per dollar, compared to the current market rate of

SK Hynix, a major buyer in South Korea's corporate and public bond market, is preparing to reduce bond purchases as it finalizes expanded shareholder return plans in the third quarter. The shift became evident this week as Korea Electric Power Corporation and other public agencies issued bonds at

According to Yonhapnews on August 12, SK Hynix reduced its corporate bond purchases to prepare for expanded shareholder returns, sending ripples through South Korea's public bond market. The bond spreads widened 7-10 basis points above benchmark rates, with the Korea Electric Power Corporation

According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin traded at US$63,680 early Wednesday, down 0.48% over 24 hours with a market cap of US$1.28 trillion, as US employment figures and upcoming inflation data shifted Federal Reserve rate expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the economy lost 23,000 jobs in

Recently, South Korea's real estate REIT index rose 5.9% from recent lows, with premium REITs backed by major conglomerates such as Hana, SK, and Shinhan Alpha leading the rebound. Investor sentiment in listed REITs has begun recovering following the JR Global REIT turmoil, with stable