Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to French Finance Minister Lescure, the euro-to-dollar exchange rate at the 1.10 level does not appear to be undervalued. Lescure noted that the euro's weakness provides relief for exporters.

KOSDAQ stocks surged on the 6th, with the index closing at 919.92, up 2.98%, driven by gains in semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment stocks alongside rebounds in secondary battery and biotech shares. The index rose 8% over one week, nearing the 920 level, as top-cap stocks including

According to Reuters, South Korea invested $2.4 billion in a Texas power project on Tuesday, according to South Korea's Foreign Ministry. The country's top diplomat, Cho Hyun, disclosed the information during a briefing to the National

According to Jin10, foreign exchange options on EUR, CHF, GBP, and AUD are set to expire on October 6 at 22:00 Beijing time. The expiration involves four orders with strike prices exceeding $1 billion each.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix closed down 1.45% and 3.69% respectively on October 6, the first trading day after the Gaecheonjeol holiday, as foreign investors intensified selling pressure. Samsung Electronics finished at 272,000 won while SK Hynix ended at 1,773,000 won, with foreign investors n

KB Securities is expanding sustainable finance operations by linking corporate greenhouse gas reduction targets to bond issuance conditions. Last year, the securities firm's sustainable finance bond underwriting and securitization issuance totaled 1.4364 trillion won, broadening underwriting

As of 3 p.m. Beijing time on October 6, spot platinum fell 1.07% and spot palladium declined 1.03%.

On October 6, European stock indices opened higher across the board. Germany's DAX 30 gained 148.79 points (0.59%), trading at 25,403.00; UK's FTSE 100 rose 52.06 points (0.50%), at 10,550.00; France's CAC 40 increased 25.53 points (0.33%), to 7,859.63; the STOXX 50 added 29.91 points (0.48%),

According to Yonhapnews, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix closed lower on October 6, the first trading day after South Korea's Chuseok holiday, with Samsung declining 1.45% to 272,000 won and SK Hynix falling 3.69% to 1,773,000 won. Foreign investors led the selloff, with net outflows of 1.4

According to Yonhapnews, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined 1.45% and 3.69% respectively on October 6 following the national holiday break, closing at 272,000 Korean won and 1,773,000 Korean won respectively. Foreign investors net sold 1.4 trillion won of SK Hynix and 567 billion won of Samsu

Switzerland's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate came in at 3.1% in September, matching expectations and holding steady from the previous month's 3.10%.

Daishin Securities reported equity capital of 4.5937 trillion won in the first half of the year, marking a 24% increase compared to the same period last year, as the company advances its shareholder return expansion strategy. The firm implemented its 28th consecutive annual cash dividend in March, d

Korea Exchange amended its KOSPI and KOSDAQ market listing enforcement rules on January 2 to allow suspension of watchlist designation and delisting procedures based on court judgments, even for companies not party to litigation. The rule change follows Seoul Southern District Court rulings on the s

Korea Investment & Securities ranked first in default option return rate through the second quarter, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor. The firm's 'Default Option Aggressive Investment BF1' portfolio recorded a 123.34% three-year cumulative return, the highest among all retirement

Two firms have maintained exclusive control of Korea's spot foreign exchange brokerage market for over 20 years, according to data submitted by the Bank of Korea to National Assembly member Kim Nam-jun's office as of September 2026. Korea Money Brokerage received its license in November 1998,

Daeshin Securities' standalone equity capital reached 4.5937 trillion Korean won in the first half of 2026, marking a 24% increase year-over-year. The South Korean brokerage is strengthening shareholder returns through multiple channels: maintaining its 28-year streak of cash dividends at 1,200 won

According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Korean Investment & Securities ranked first among all retirement pension operators in Q2 2026, with its 'Default Option Aggressive Investment BF1' portfolio achieving a three-year cumulative return of 123.34%. The product also recorded a one-year re

According to South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance, only two domestic brokers—Korea Fund Brokerage (licensed November 1998) and Seoul Foreign Exchange Brokerage (licensed August 2000)—are authorized to intermediate USD/KRW spot foreign exchange transactions as of September 2026. The

According to Financial News, Korea Securities Finance issued its first global bonds with a public offering of $300 million on October 6, marking the first time a securities finance company globally has issued public bonds in this format. The three-year U.S. dollar-denominated bonds carry a coupon