Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

AmorePacific Industrial reported Q2 operating profit of 4.5 billion won, down 59.4% from the same period last year, despite achieving record quarterly revenue of 194.2 billion won. The profit decline occurred as the company increased marketing investments and restructured operations, while global

Korean investor deposit accounts fell below 100 trillion won for the first time in approximately six months, reaching 97.9289 trillion won as of the 11th, according to data from the Korea Financial Investment Association. The decline represents an outflow of approximately 42 trillion won over two mo

According to the Korea Financial Investment Association, investor deposits fell below 100 trillion won on August 11, declining 42 trillion won from their record high set in June. Deposits stood at 97.93 trillion won as of the measurement date, reflecting a significant pullback amid a two-month

According to informed sources cited by foreign media on August 12, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has proposed assisting Iraq in exporting crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz using what sources describe as a 'covert transshipment' strategy. The plan involves shipping Basra crude and

According to CME, announced on August 11, the exchange will launch two GPU computing power futures contracts on October 5, 2026: the Silicon Data H100 Rental Index Futures and Silicon Data B200 Rental Index Futures. Each contract represents one month of GPU

The K-shaped economic structure that has defined the US economy in recent years is showing signs of easing, according to an Axios report. The gap between wealthy households maintaining spending pace and other income tiers struggling to consume has suddenly narrowed, with Bank of America data showing

Hyungji Elite will be designated as a management stock starting on the 13th after its share price remained below 1,000 won for 30 consecutive trading days, closing at 403 won on the 12th. The designation comes just six months after the KOSPI-listed company completed a 230 billion won capital

The Japanese yen continues to weaken despite an unprecedented joint foreign exchange intervention by the United States and Japan late last month, drawing market attention to the underlying causes. The dollar-yen exchange rate, which had strengthened to 155 yen following the intervention, recently

According to Jin10, Shanghai spot gold traded at 955.85 yuan per gram on August 12 (Wednesday), representing a premium of 0.31 yuan per gram over the international gold price of 955.54 yuan per gram.

According to Yonhapinfomax, Hyung Ji Elite, a company listed on South Korea's KOSPI index, will be designated as a managed stock from August 13 after trading below 1,000 won per share for 30 consecutive trading days. The stock closed at 403 won on August 12. The company completed a 23 billion won

According to Bernstein's August 10 report, Microsoft's leasing obligations and capital commitments have been misinterpreted by markets. While current lease liabilities reached $114.4 billion and future obligations total $329.1 billion, these are spread over 12-15 year terms, translating to annual re

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund reported a record half-year profit of more than $182 billion on Wednesday, as its managers revealed for the first time a 0.05% stake in SpaceX valued at just over $1.2 billion. The fund returned 9.4% driven by a rally in Asian technology stocks,

According to its half-year report released Wednesday, Norway's sovereign wealth fund reported a record profit of more than $182 billion, delivering a 9.4% return driven largely by gains in Asian technology stocks. The Norges Bank Investment Management fund disclosed a 0.05% stake in SpaceX valued

According to Cailian Press, on Aug 12, Chinese stock indices rebounded with the ChiNext Index rising 1.49% and the Shenzhen Component Index up 1.09% at market close. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.32%. Over 4,100 stocks advanced across the market, with combined

Hanwha Life Insurance reported Q2 consolidated net profit of 522.9 billion won, up 215.47% year-on-year, driven by simultaneous growth in insurance and investment profits and overseas business diversification, the company announced on the 12th. H1 cumulative consolidated net profit reached 904.5 bil

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange data released on August 12, key metal futures warehouse receipts showed mixed movements. Copper receipts increased by 953 tonnes to 24,131 tonnes; aluminum receipts decreased by 1,023 tonnes to 303,168 tonnes; and zinc receipts rose by 396 tonnes to 110,721 ton

Hanwha Investment & Securities disclosed on the 12th that its Q2 consolidated operating profit provisionally reached 55.6 billion KRW, a 47.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue surged 263.6% year-on-year to 3.2346 trillion KRW, while net income declined 7.8% to 27 billion KRW.

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange data released by Jin10 on August 12, all ten energy and chemical futures warehouse warrants held steady from the previous trading day. Pulp futures warehouse warrants stood at 369,664 tons, while crude oil warrants totaled 2,961,000 barrels; fuel oil,

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) reported a Q2 operating profit of 1.1285 trillion won, down 47.2% from the same period last year, as soaring international coal prices drove up fuel costs. The utility's Q2 revenue stood at 21.9188 trillion won, a 0.1% year-over-year decline, while it

According to Yonhap Infomax, Hanwha Life's Q2 consolidated net profit surged 215.47% year-over-year to 522.9 billion won on August 12, significantly beating market consensus of 159.1 billion won. First-half cumulative net profit reached 904.5 billion won, up 96% from the prior year. The insurer