Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Korea Exchange data, Kosdaq active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted vastly different returns during August 1–14, despite tracking the same rally that made South Korea's Kosdaq index the world's best-performing major benchmark with a 20.13% gain. Hyundai Asset Management's UNICORN K

Individual investors in Korea net purchased 133 billion won worth of gold in the KRX gold market this month through the 14th. The buying activity marks a reversal after investors net sold 524 billion won in gold from May through last month. International gold prices recently rebounded with the $4000

According to Korea Exchange, as of August 14, domestic retail investors made net purchases of 133 billion won in gold this month for the first time in four months. This reverses five months of net selling from May through July, when retail investors sold 524 billion won of gold. International gold

Offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) reached 6.7431 against the U.S. dollar at New York close on Monday, August 17 (early Tuesday Beijing time), appreciating 15 pips from Friday's close. The intraday high hit 6.7342 earlier today, marking the strongest level since early February 2023, approaching the

Tesla has reportedly told staff it is preparing a public launch of the Cybercab, its first vehicle without a steering wheel or brake pedal, for its Robotaxi autonomous ride-hailing service, potentially as soon as this month in Austin, Texas. According to The Information, citing people familiar with

Tokenized equity platforms have captured 15% of the real-world asset (RWA) market, tripling their share from the start of the year, with total market capitalization reaching $2.8 billion. The growth reflects surging retail investor interest in onchain equity trading, as RWA transfer volume doubled i

On Monday, August 17, at the New York close, spot gold rose 0.91% to $4,416.25 per ounce, holding near the $4,400 level. Spot silver surged 1.72% to $65.7945 per ounce, having broken above its 50-day moving average on August 7. Meanwhile, COMEX copper futures declined 0.11% to $6.7070 per

On Monday (August 17), spot gold rose 0.91% to $4,416.25 per ounce, trading between $4,367.32 and $4,428.88 throughout the session. Spot silver surged 1.72% to $65.7945 per ounce, breaking above its 50-day moving average on August 7. Meanwhile, COMEX copper futures declined 0.11% to $6.7070 per

According to Iran's semi-official Pars News, a UAE tanker was detained in the Hormuz Strait on August 17. The vessel was halted near Keshm Island, based on maritime navigation data cited by the news agency. Pars News did not disclose which entity detained the tanker or the specific reason for the de

According to The Block's Data & Insights, tokenized equities' market share has tripled to 15% since the start of 2026, with total market capitalization reaching $2.8 billion. Ondo Finance, Binance's bStock,

According to Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius, the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September is very low, citing weakening U.S. retail sales, softening employment data, and declining inflation as key factors reducing the likelihood of further tightening. Hatzius

According to Bitwise CEO, an investor converted $6 million worth of bitcoin to BITB via a broker last week. The CEO noted that while this physical conversion feature may not suit all investors, the platform is pleased to see users leveraging it when appropriate for their

The KOSPI index closed at 6977.94 on the 14th, up 11.49% from the previous week, as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led a semiconductor-driven recovery toward the 7000-point level. The rally was fueled by easing concerns over AI industry profitability and infrastructure investment sustainability

The New York Federal Reserve announced on Monday that its Empire State manufacturing survey improved to 20.6 in August, marking its highest reading in over four years, after posting a 15.6 print in July. The regional central bank's data exceeded consensus forecasts, which had called for a decline to

US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran negotiations on the day the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two countries expired, stating Iran wants an agreement but not the kind he requires. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump responded to questions about re

According to이데일리, on August 17, U.S. stock indices fell sharply as oil prices surged above $90 per barrel amid stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations. The spike in crude drove up inflation concerns, pushing 30-year Treasury yields to 5.31%, the highest level in 19 years. Middle East tensions

Anthropic's annualized revenue run rate hit $65 billion at the end of July, a sevenfold increase from a year ago, CNBC confirmed on Monday. The Claude creator shared the figure in an update to investors over the weekend, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The surge reflects growing e

On Monday (August 17), the U.S. storage chip and hardware supply chain index rose 4.77% to close at 223.19 points, breaking above its 50-day moving average (currently at 216.36). The index has climbed 21.21% over the last five trading days. Among major components, SanDisk

Nike (NKE) shares fell approximately 4% on Monday, dropping below $40 and reaching their lowest level since September 2014. The decline extended a prolonged selloff that has erased more than $200 billion from the sportswear company's market value since its 2021 peak. The selling continued a

Nike (NKE) stock fell 4% on Monday, dropping to $38.90–$39.42 and reaching its lowest level since September 2014. The decline extended a prolonged selloff that has erased more than $200 billion from the company's market value since its November 2021 peak of $179.10. NKE shares are down 38% year-to-d