Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10, the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding expired on August 17, with neither side seeking renewal. Iran has demanded the United States lift sanctions on its oil exports, warning of unilateral action if the restrictions remain in place. The standoff signals continued diplomatic de

India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) plans to seek a valuation of 5.26 trillion rupees (approximately $55 billion) in its initial public offering, marking a historic record for Indian listings. The exchange has set an IPO price range of 2,000 to 2,100 rupees per share, with the offering expected to

On August 18, around 1:50 PM, South Korea's KOSPI index fell below 6,900, trading down 0.75% at 6,925.65 after hitting 7,200 earlier in the session. Institutional investors led the decline with net selling of 660.6 billion won, while retail investors bought 373.4 billion won and foreign investors

According to Edaily on August 18, robot-related exchange-traded funds topped South Korea's ETF returns over the past month (July 13–August 14), driven by renewed investor appetite for the sector amid rotation trading and government policy support. TIGER Korea Humanoid Robot Industry ETF led

According to Indonesia's presidential spokesman on August 18, the country is establishing a commodity exchange dedicated to minerals and strategic goods, set to launch on January 1, 2027. The exchange will cover palm oil, nickel, and coal—Indonesia's largest commodity exports. The Financial

Mirae Asset Securities sued IPARK Hyundai E&C in early June over a 250 billion won forfeited deposit from a failed Asiana Airlines acquisition deal. The financial institution, which participated as a financial investor in the 2.5 trillion won deal consortium formed in late 2019, seeks damages

According to The Fact, South Korea's Meritz Securities plans to establish its first overseas subsidiary in Hong Kong by end of 2026, marking its initial foray into global expansion after remaining focused on the domestic market. The company has already appointed its inaugural subsidiary head and is

According to Smart Finance, 361 Degrees (01361) will distribute an interim dividend of HKD 0.222 per share on September 15, 2026, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

China Auspicious Group Limited (00830) will pay an interim dividend of HK$0.018 per share on October 30, 2026, for the six months ending June 30, 2026, according to its announcement.

According to regulatory filings with Japan's Financial Services Agency, Situational Awareness fund sold approximately 4.62 million shares of Sanyo Denki (representing a 3.42% stake) to Citadel's multi-strategy equity fund on August 3. The transaction was conducted over-the-counter at 9,397 yen per s

According to filing documents submitted to Japan's Financial Services Agency, Situational Awareness Fund, backed by AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner, sold approximately 4.62 million shares of Sunrex Electronics to Citadel's multistrategy equity fund on August 3 through over-the-counter trading at 9

According to KB Securities researcher Lee Eun-taek, South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 43.9% from 9,300 in June to 5,200 in July, then rebounded to 7,000 this month. Market participants have attributed the sharp decline to cooling momentum in artificial intelligence-driven gains that previously

According to Tai Da Bio's mid-term profit alert, the company expects net profit of RMB 70-100 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a loss of RMB 60 million in the same period of 2025, representing a turnaround to profitability. Revenue is projected at RMB 290-300 million,

According to a Bank of America 13F filing, the bank reduced its MicroStrategy (MSTR) position by approximately 70% in Q2, cutting holdings from about 3.97 million shares at the end of Q1 to roughly 1.18 million shares as of June 30. Concurrently, Bank of America increased its Blackrock Spot

According to SEC filings, three major Wall Street investors simultaneously added to Amazon positions in Q2. Dukeane Family Office, led by Stanley Druckenmiller, held 541,600 shares valued at $129.09 million as of end of June, according to the firm's 13F filing.

According to Jin10, long-term government bond yields surged globally this week, with 30-year U.S. Treasury yields rising to their highest level since 2007, French borrowing costs reaching 2008 highs, German yields approaching 2011 levels, and UK yields nearing 6%. Concerns center on geopolitical

According to Jin10 Futures, CBOT soybean oil surged yesterday (August 17), breaking out of its previous consolidation range as crude oil rallied. Malaysian palm oil markets showed modest gains but weakened again in overnight trading, with elevated inventory levels limiting support from

According to Russian newspaper Vedomosti, Russia's government is considering imposing export bans on aromatic hydrocarbons including benzene, phenol, toluene, and xylene on August 18. A working group discussed the proposal in mid-August but reached no final decision due to disagreements between

Hong Kong Land China Real Estate (06968) reported contract sales of approximately RMB 814.2 million for the first seven months of 2026, down 74.16% year-on-year, according to a disclosure by the company. The figure includes sales from the group's consolidated subsidiaries, joint ventures, and