Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Backpack has revealed a new tokenized equity bridge system that allows users to convert tokenized stocks into actual shares, according to crypto commentator @solana. The bridge enhances trading flexibility by enabling redemption of tokenized equity for real shares, with the system buying shares on t

According to Guru Club, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5,688.574 points on June 4, marking its lowest level since December 2020.

IBK Securities analyst Kim Un-ho maintained a 'buy' rating and 460,000 won target price for Samsung Electronics stocks on the 3rd, stating the stock is significantly undervalued given the company's stable growth trajectory. The analyst cited expectations that prolonged memory supply shortages will s

According to IBK Securities analyst Kim Woon-ho on October 3, Samsung Electronics stock is significantly undervalued despite expected Q3 earnings to fall short of prior guidance. The firm maintained its buy rating and 460,000 won price target, citing stable memory demand and earnings resilience

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

According to Daishin Securities analysis on October 3, the Trump administration announced South Korea's strategic investment projects totaling nearly $200 billion, comprising 8 nuclear reactors, a Texas gas power plant, and Alaska liquefied natural gas

Norway's gas transport operator Gassco extended the planned shutdown of the Heidrun gas field from October 4 to October 5, impacting daily supplies of 5.5 million cubic meters. The shutdown began on September 29 and is now scheduled to run through October 5.

Herald Money Festa 2026 drew approximately 15,000 attendees over two days on January 2-3 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul. The event, now in its third year, focused on the theme 'Money Rebalancing' and featured seminars covering stocks, real estate, financial products, tax savings, and c

Tesla Inc. delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter, exceeding the analyst consensus of 461,974, while tech strategist Dan Ives projected 2027 as a potential 'golden year' for the electric-vehicle maker's autonomous-driving and robotics ambitions during a CNBC interview. Tesla shares closed n

Analyst Dan Ives said on Friday that Tesla could be heading into a pivotal 2027 during a CNBC interview, pointing to Robotaxis, the Cybercab, and Optimus humanoid robots as potential catalysts for growth. Tesla

October 3 marks Gaecheonjeol in year 4359 of the Korean calendar, prompting a performance review of South Korea's 'patriotic investment funds.' These equity funds and ETFs, launched during past financial crises and trade conflicts to rally public support, have evolved from emotional marketing

Gate News: According to the official announcement, Abion (203400.KQ) will soon undergo a reverse stock split, and the Gate platform will support and implement the adjustment accordingly. The reverse stock split ratio for Abion shares is 5:1. At 16:00 (UTC+8) on October 7, 2026, trading of Abion shares will be suspended. The platform will cancel all unfilled orders and automatically complete the reverse stock split at the corresponding ratio. Users’ share holdings and average cost prices will be

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 2, during a campaign rally in Mobile, Alabama, President Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran conflict has raised oil prices but dismissed it as a 'small price' to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump predicted that oil prices will likely

According to Arkham monitoring, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) accumulated $1.57 billion worth of bitcoin over the past month as of October 3. The fund now holds over 800,000 BTC, valued at approximately $6.787 billion.

According to reports from South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), a research report commissioned by the regulator in October warned against introducing single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) domestically, citing them as high-risk products exploiting regulatory gaps. The repor

Choi Chang-gyu, head of Mirae Asset Asset Management's ETF Consulting Division, stated on October 2nd at Herald Money Festa 2026 in Seoul that investors holding Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix can trust the AI investment cycle despite high interest rates. Choi projected next year's CAPEX will

According to Choi Chang-kyu, head of ETF consulting at Mirae Asset, AI capital expenditure is projected to reach $1.2 trillion next year, with the capex figures being revised upward as forecasts are updated. He noted that expanding data center construction will drive increased demand for both HBM (h

Semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment (소부장) exchange-traded funds in South Korea recorded high returns over the recent one month, with 7 out of the top 10 performing products identified as 소부장-related ETFs as of the 2nd, according to KOSCOM ETF Check data. The outperformance was driven by ex

According to Koscom ETF Check, semiconductor supply chain ETFs dominated domestic Korean market returns in the past month through October 2, with 7 of the top 10 performing ETF products falling into this category. DS Asset Management's DS Kosdaq Active ETF posted the highest return at 32.36%,