Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Yue Weiwen today, the Hong Kong dollar has weakened to around 7.8460-7.8475 levels, approaching the weak-side convertibility guarantee at 7.8500. The depreciation reflects two main factors: an expanded interest rate differential between the H

Chevron's Chief Executive Officer stated on October 6 that negotiations with the Iraqi government regarding the West Qurna project will require several more months to complete.

According to Odaily, Zhipu (02513.HK) rose 7.59% at Hong Kong stock market close on October 6, while the Hang Seng Index gained 1% and Baidu (09888.HK) climbed over 3%.

According to Bitcoin Treasuries, Strategy, a Bitcoin Treasury company, has seen its market capitalization exceed YouTube competitor Rumble. Over the past month, Strive has surpassed 140 publicly listed companies. The developments highlight the rising market valuations of these entities relative to

Korea Exchange appointed Cho Jeong-gu, a former Presidential Office administrative official, as its new standing audit committee member, the exchange announced on the 6th. This marks the first time in 16 years since 2010 that a Presidential Office administrative official has been selected for the st

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 financial market sources, on October 6, Seoul's Southern District Court suspended the Korea Exchange's expedited delisting policy for companies failing to meet market capitalization thresholds, citing procedural violations. The court ruled that the exchange did not provide companies

The won-dollar exchange rate in Seoul's foreign exchange market closed at 1343.6 won on the 6th, down 0.4 won from the previous trading day. This marked the lowest closing level since the 10th of last month when the rate stood at 1339.2 won. The rate stabilized in the early 1340-won range after

According to Jin10 Data, French Finance Minister Lescure said on October 6 that France does not currently need European Central Bank intervention despite rising bond yield pressures. The yield spread between French government bonds and comparable German bonds has reached its highest level since

The combined stock holdings of 48 major Korean conglomerate chairmen decreased by 18.5776 trillion won during Q3, falling from 134.0199 trillion won at the end of June to 115.4423 trillion won at the end of September, according to Korea CXO Institute. Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, SK

Korea Securities Finance Corporation issued a $300 million foreign currency bond on the 2nd, marking its first global bond in 71 years. The company received an Aa2 credit rating from Moody's, equivalent to South Korea's sovereign rating. The 3-year maturity bond was priced at US Treasury 3-year

According to Korea CXO Research Institute, the combined stock valuations of 48 major Korean chaebol leaders fell to 115.44 trillion won by the end of September 2026 from 134.02 trillion won at the end of June, a decline of 18.58 trillion won or 13.9% over the quarter. The three largest wealth

According to the banking industry, Paradise (rated A+) received 205 billion won in total demand for its 60 billion won unsecured bond offering on October 6, marking a 3.4x oversubscription rate. The 2-year bonds, targeting 30 billion won, attracted 149 billion won in demand at a spread 1 basis

According to investment banking industry sources, on October 6, Paradise (rated A+) secured orders totaling 205 billion won against a 60 billion won target for its corporate bond offering, reaching 3.4 times the target amount. However, investor demand varied sharply by maturity. The 2-year tranche o

According to Guru Club, Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index fell 1.2% on June 4, closing at 5,076.81 points.

According to ECB Governing Council member Rehn, the central bank has not yet observed inflation spreading to non-energy prices or wages. The statement reflects the ECB's assessment of current price pressures and wage dynamics in the

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 4 p.m. on October 6, the CFETS-NEX nationwide liquidity sentiment index fell to 48, down 3 points from 2:30 p.m. The index for large banks, mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 45, 48, and 50 respectively, each declining 3 points. The index ranges from

According to Fireblocks, BlackRock and DTCC became blockchain validators for Circle's Arc initiative on October 5, marking institutional participation in stablecoin settlement infrastructure. The move positions two major financial infrastructure players alongside ICE, Mastercard, and Standard