Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Korean individual investors increased net purchases of government bonds from 1.2 trillion won in July to 1.8 trillion won in September as domestic and international stock markets entered a sideways phase without clear leading sectors. The relative appeal of bonds offering 4-5% absolute returns has r

Bank of Korea researchers published a report on the 26th analyzing global reserve asset restructuring amid geopolitical fragmentation. The BOK Economic Research Institute report, titled 'Geopolitical Fragmentation and Global Reserve Asset Restructuring' by Lee Chan-ho and Shim Hye-jin, found that

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 26, South Korea's 91-day negotiable certificates of deposit (CD) traded at 3.210%, falling below 3-month bank bond yields of 3.402% and government bond yields of 3.288%. The anomaly has drawn inquiries from global investors, as CD rates typically exceed

According to the Bank of Korea's economic research institute on September 26, recent global reserve asset reallocation reflects increased geopolitical fragmentation and financial sectioning, with central banks expanding gold holdings and diversifying into non-traditional reserve currencies while

According to the Bank of Korea's Economic Research Institute report released on September 26, global reserve asset restructuring is expanding gold holdings and diversifying into non-traditional reserve currencies, though this represents portfolio diversification within a dollar-centric framework

According to Reuters, Solidigm, the U.S. subsidiary of SK Hynix, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States as early as 2027, with enterprise valuations potentially reaching as high as $150 billion. The company conducted investment bank pitch meetings this week to se

According to the Korea Capital Market Institute on today (Sept 26), South Korea should restructure its government bond issuance strategy by reducing the proportion of 30-year bonds, which currently account for 24% of total issuance. A research analyst noted that insurance companies, traditionally ke

According to MarketInsight on September 23, South Korean individuals increased net purchases of government bonds to 1.84 trillion won in the month through September 22, up from 1.24 trillion won in July, as long-term interest rates peaked globally. South Korea's 10-year government bond yield

According to MarketInsight on September 23, South Korean individual investors increased net purchases of government bonds to 1.8 trillion won in September from 1.2 trillion won in July, as yields reached attractive levels of 4-5% amid a range-bound stock market lacking clear leadership sectors.

Korean holiday-themed stocks showed divergent performance during the Chuseok holiday period from August 24 to September 23, with airline stocks surging while movie theater and bus operator stocks lagged. Korean Air rose 22.09% during this timeframe, while CJ CGV gained only 1%, underperforming the K

According to Yonhapnews, the Korean won strengthened to 1,358.4 against the U.S. dollar on September 23, down 13% from a June high of 1,561. Major airlines including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, and Jeju Air all posted gains ranging from 3.91% to 8.15% during the week, as lower dollar-to-wo

According to Korea Exchange, airline stocks including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Jin Air surged between 16.8% and 22.1% from Aug. 24 through Sept. 23 ahead of the Chuseok holiday, driven by increased travel demand. In contrast, traditional holiday beneficiaries such as cinema stocks

According to sources informed of the matter, Solidigm, the NAND flash memory subsidiary of SK Hynix, is considering an initial public offering in the United States as early as 2027. The company is in discussions with potential investment banking advisors regarding the IPO. The valuation of Solidigm

Nanexa shares soared more than 150% on Friday following a licensing agreement with Novo Nordisk. The Swedish drug delivery company has licensed its PharmaShell technology to Novo Nordisk for development of up to five injectable therapies targeting obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other

iShares Silver Trust, the world's largest silver ETF, increased its holdings by 16.86 tons compared to the previous day, bringing total holdings to 15,378.69 tons.

SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, maintained holdings of 1,054.555 tons as of the previous trading day, with no change from the prior session.

According to D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria, Microsoft stock closed at $516.17 on September 25, marking the company's highest closing price of 2026 and its best single-day performance among the Dow Jones 30 constituents. The stock has gained 32% since late July following renewed investor