Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's Nuri rocket successfully launched 15 satellites into orbit on October 7 at 12:25 p.m. local time from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, reaching its target altitude of approximately 575 kilometers. Despite the mission success, domestic aerospace s

According to Yonhap News, South Korean aerospace-related stocks fell sharply on October 7 despite the successful launch of the Nuri rocket. Hanwha Aerospace declined 4.11%, Korean Aerospace declined 5.50%, BitSeNexTech fell 9.29%, AP Satellite dropped 10.31%, and Satrec Initiative fell 7.26%. The Nu

According to Morgan Stanley, reported by Yahoo Finance on October 6, U.S. corporate cybersecurity software spending is forecast to increase 23% annually through 2028, potentially accelerating to 33% if new government regulations follow major cyberattacks. AI-driven security threats are cited as

Temasek Holdings identified an unwinding of the artificial intelligence trade as the biggest risk facing markets, according to Chief Investment Officer Rohit Sipahimalani at the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore. Sipahimalani noted potential market bumps in 2027 while emphasizing the risk is

According to Temasek CIO Rohit Sipahimalani at the Milken Institute Asia Summit, an unwinding of the artificial intelligence trade poses the biggest market risk currently. He noted that roughly half the stocks in the Russell 3000 index were at least 20% below their June highs, highlighting how marke

According to JPMorgan Chase, Micron Technologies' free cash flow is estimated to exceed $100 billion from the company's fiscal 2027 second quarter through fourth quarter, driven by sustained AI-driven memory chip demand. Analyst Harlan Sur cited management expectations that memory supply-demand cond

According to CME data on October 6, gold futures showed strengthening market activity, with trading volume increasing by 11,894 contracts to 133,075 and open interest rising by 2,283 contracts to 398,061. In contrast, natural gas futures saw a pullback, with volume declining by 9,888 contracts to 3

According to the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the hedge fund industry group warned the Bank of England on October 7 that proposed reforms to the sterling repo market could have unintended consequences, potentially reducing liquidity during market stress. AIMA cautioned that

SAMG Entertainment's stock surged 29.11% to 23,100 won on October 7 following the company's announcement that it will place Teenieping intellectual property products in approximately 2,000 Target stores across the United States. The Korea Exchange-listed animation company stated the products will be

SAMG Entertainment's stock surged 29.11% to 23,100 KRW on October 7 following the company's announcement that it will place Teenieping intellectual property products in approximately 2,000 Target stores across the United States. The products, supplied through a local distribution partner, will

According to KICPA Accounting Policy Research Institute, South Korea's CPA Business Sentiment Index (CPA BSI) reached 113 for Q3 2026, with Q4 projected at the same level. The index, based on surveys of certified public accountants, indicates economic expansion when above 100. Q3 BSI declined

On October 7, SAMG Entertainment announced its self-developed Tiny Ping IP products will be supplied to approximately 2,000 Target stores across the United States. According to the Korean Exchange, the company's stock surged 29.11% to 23,100 Korean won following the announcement. The products will r

Retail investors at 10 South Korean brokerages lost approximately $1.7 billion on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded products tied to Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. from May 27 through Aug. 14, according to data obtained by lawmaker Choi Eun-seok of the ruling People Power Party from

Kalshi's 15-minute gold markets generated nearly $5 million in estimated trading fees in September, overtaking equivalent Ether markets just weeks after their August launch. The gold contracts produced about twice the fees of Ether markets, which generated $2.6 million during the same period,

India's central bank raised its crude oil price assumption for the second half of fiscal year 2027 to $95 per barrel, up from $85 per barrel assumed for the first half.

According to South Korean securities analysts, Samsung Electronics is expected to post third-quarter operating profit of 105.4 trillion Korean won, with semiconductor division (DS) driving the majority of earnings. Memory chip prices surged this quarter, with D-RAM prices up approximately 20% and

According to sources, AMD CEO Lisa Su is scheduled to meet Samsung Electronics semiconductor executive Jun Young-hyun on October 7 in South Korea. This marks Su's second visit to Seoul within seven months. The meeting comes as AMD and Samsung continue to strengthen their partnership on advanced

According to ChainCatcher, Kalshi's 15-minute gold contracts generated approximately $5 million in fees during September, nearly double Ethereum contracts' $2.6 million during the same period. Gold contracts recorded 542 million in traded volume, exceeding Ethereum's 318 million, according to data f

The Indian rupee depreciated to 96.4750 against the U.S. dollar, marking its lowest level in two months. The currency weakness reflects broader emerging market pressures amid global economic dynamics.

Bitcoin fell toward $84,000 on October 7 as rising oil prices and higher U.S. Treasury yields weighed on risk appetite across global markets. CoinDesk reported the cryptocurrency was trading around $84,200 in Asian morning hours, down about 1.5% on the day, after Iran expanded attacks on ships in th