Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Token Terminal, the tokenized stock market reached a market cap of $3.8 billion, growing 8.7 times over the past year. More than 20 issuers are now competing in the space, with Solana, Robinhood Chain, and BNB Chain emerging as leading platforms. The expansion reflects increasing

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are projected to achieve combined Q3 operating profit of approximately 184.16 trillion won, nearing the 200 trillion won milestone, driven by surging AI server demand and rising memory semiconductor prices. Samsung Electronics' Q3 operating profit consensus stands at

Teenage investors in Korean stocks achieved the highest returns on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares among all age groups, according to data from Kiwoom Securities as of last month 23rd. The teenagers recorded an average 95.7% return on Samsung Electronics and 42.3% on SK Hynix, with Samsung c

According to Brazilian government data released on Tuesday (October 6), Brazil's oil exports in September reached a record high of 11.7 million metric tons, surpassing the previous monthly record of 11 million tons set in March 2023. September exports jumped 42.2% compared to the same period last

US stocks extended gains on October 6, with all three major indices closing higher for the third consecutive session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 253.38 points (0.49%) to 51,521.28, the S&P 500 climbed 44.98 points (0.58%) to 7,818.93, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 122.48 points (0.45%

The Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDPNow model maintained its third-quarter 2025 US GDP growth estimate at 3.7% annualized quarter-over-quarter on October 6 local time. The estimate has remained largely unchanged since being downgraded from 5.0% to 3.7% at the end of last month. The real-time tracking m

Korean Target Date Funds recorded widespread losses in September as 185 out of 197 products declined, according to retirement pension analysis firm Glide Research. The losses averaged around 1% across funds regardless of retirement year vintage, breaking the typical pattern where funds closer to ret

Changgeumline acquired 5.58% of Hanjin Co. shares (866,413 shares) as of the 2nd, filing as a major shareholder with stated purpose of simple investment. The shipping company purchased an additional 102,558 shares worth approximately 1.53 billion won on the stock market over five days from the 28th,

According to Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta maintained its estimate for Q3 2026 GDP growth at 3.7% on an annualized basis on October 6, after a significant downward revision from 5.0% at the end of September. The latest update reflected slight upward adjustments to r

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) disclosure on Oct 6, Jangkeum Shipping held 866,413 shares (5.58%) of Hanjin, becoming the company's third-largest shareholder. The shipping company acquired approximately 102,558 shares worth 153 billion won during a five-day

According to consensus estimates compiled by FnGuide on October 6, Samsung Electronics is expected to post Q3 operating profit around 106.9 trillion KRW when it announces interim results on October 8, marking the first time the company breaks the 100 trillion KRW quarterly threshold. The estimate

According to Glide Research, on September 6, 185 out of 197 target-date funds (TDFs) in South Korea posted losses in September, with average declines of approximately 1% across all retirement year vintages. TDF2035 saw the largest loss at 1.10%, while TDF2060 experienced the smallest at 0.80%.

On Tuesday, Oct 6, S&P 500 stock index futures rose 0.68% at the New York close, while Dow Jones futures advanced 0.56% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.56%. Russell 2000 futures declined 0.54%.

Trading 212 increased group revenue by 70% to £345.8 million in 2025 while pre-tax profit more than doubled to £127.7 million, driven by stronger client activity and rapid asset growth that pushed earnings ahead of the broker's expanding cost base. Profit after tax rose 114% to £93.9 million

According to its holding company accounts, Trading 212 group revenue grew 70% to £345.8 million in 2025, while pre-tax profit more than doubled to £127.7 million as client activity and asset growth outpaced cost expansion. Profit after tax surged 114% to £93.9 million from £43.8

According to Cointelegraph, the Zcash ETF backed by Winklevoss has submitted a registration application with the SEC for listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol WINK. The fund will be custodied by Gemini Trust and carries no leverage

According to Jin10 Data, Cardón refinery in northwestern Venezuela caught fire on October 6, with visible flames and smoke visible at the site. Workers were evacuated and the facility suspended operations.

According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), U.S. refinery crude oil inventories increased by 461,000 barrels for the week ending October 2, significantly outperforming market expectations of a 2.341 million barrel

On Tuesday (Oct 6) at the New York close, spot gold declined 0.58% to $4,163.20 per ounce. Spot silver rose 0.44% to $61.3410 per ounce. COMEX copper futures gained 0.24% to $6.6570 per pound.

The S&P 500 closed at a record high of 7818.93 on October 6 (local time), rising 0.58% and breaking above 7800 for the first time. The surge occurred despite the 10-year US Treasury yield remaining above 5%, driven by investor expectations that AI investment will boost corporate earnings more than h