Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

POSCO Group sold its entire 2.7% stake in Woori Financial Group stocks for approximately ₩676.5 billion through a pre-market block deal just before market open. The transaction involved 20.28 million shares at ₩33,360 per share, representing a 4.3% discount to the prior closing price of ₩34,850,

According to the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting minutes released on October 1, the BOJ raised its benchmark rate to 1.25% from 1.00% on September 17-18, marking its first increase since June. Multiple board members supported the 25 basis-point hike, citing underlying inflation approaching t

According to the Bank of Korea, released on October 1, corporate dollar deposits reached $105.64 billion in August, breaking through the $100 billion threshold for the first time and setting a fourth consecutive monthly record. Total foreign currency deposits also hit an all-time high of $140.62 bil

According to Mirae Asset Securities, the top 1% investment performers among its clients net bought Doosan most on October 1, followed by Iotech and SK Hynix. Doosan shares rose 0.80% to 1.379 million won by late morning as investors anticipated record Q3 earnings from its electronics division and

According to a report released by the Bank of Korea's economic research institute on October 1, generational differences emerge in household consumption responses to currency depreciation. The X generation

According to investment banking sources, POSCO Holdings divested its entire 20.28 million shares (2.7% stake) in Woori Financial Holdings on October 1 via block deal, raising approximately 676.5 billion won. The stake was sold at 33,360 won per share, representing a 4.3% discount to the previous

KCGI Asset Management won the Best Target Date Fund award at the 2026 Herald Investment Awards after becoming the first independent asset manager to surpass 1 trillion won in TDF net assets. The company's KCGI Freedom Qualified TDF series recorded 1.007 trillion won in net assets on July 2,

Bond dealers expressed growing concern over rigid CD rates as Woori Bank's 91-day and 124-day maturity CDs showed a significant 28bp rate spread on the previous day. The 91-day CD was issued at 3.22% for 40 billion won, while the 124-day CD was issued at 3.50% for 20 billion won. The anomaly stems f

NH-Amundi Asset Management won the Best Fund award at the 2026 Herald Investment Awards. The company, ranked 7th in South Korea's asset management industry by total net assets, managed 102.1196 trillion won in assets as of August 27. The firm's flagship domestic equity fund, the Pilseung Korea Fund,

Top-performing investors at Mirae Asset Securities net-purchased Doosan stocks as the most-bought stock on the morning of the 1st, followed by Eotech and SK Hynix. The buying interest stemmed from forecasts of record quarterly performance for Doosan's Electronics BG and expectations of expanded

Korea Investment Trust Management, led by CEO Bae Jae-gyu, received recognition in the Best Active ETF (Overseas) category for its 'ACE US S&P500 US Treasury Hybrid 50 Active' product. The company was evaluated highly for the ETF's long-term operational performance and substantial fund inflows. The

According to StockTwits, U.S. stock index futures rose in the overnight session on Wednesday, October 1, at 10:13 p.m. EDT, as long-dated Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs. Dow futures climbed 0.07%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.32%, and Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.44%. The 10-year U.S. Treasur

According to Daeshin Securities report on October 1, South Korea's strategic U.S. investment projects announced on September 30 show limited direct impact on the KOSPI index but present significant opportunities for nuclear power and LNG sectors. The projects include eight large nuclear reactors,

According to Mongolia's Fuel Emergency Command Office, as of September 30, the country had imported a cumulative 59,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline, 188,570 tons of diesel, and 11,000 tons of aviation fuel, totaling 257,000 tons of petroleum products. On September 30, rail transport added 13,000 tons of

South Korean financial authorities may introduce stricter regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs ahead of the October parliamentary audit, following President Lee Jae-myung's criticism of existing measures. In July, President Lee questioned the adequacy of proposed management plans during a

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lee Hyeong-il announced market stabilization measures at a macro-fiscal-financial meeting held the previous day, responding to concerns over rising

According to SK Securities report released today (October 1), GT Power, South Korea's market leader in government-grade distribution panels with a 40% market share, is expected to benefit from surging power demand driven by expanding AI data centers. The Seoul-based power equipment firm

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 Index rose 643.46 points, or 0.96%, to 67,397.18 as of 9:20 AM on Oct 1, marking its highest level since Aug 18. The recovery was driven by overnight gains in U.S. Nasdaq following lower-than-expected August PCE inflation data, which eased rate-hike co

According to Jin10, as of October 1, 2026, 10:30 a.m., gold bar prices declined across major Chinese banks and brands. Lao Miao Gold and Ya Yi Gold Shop saw the largest declines, down 8 yuan per gram compared to the previous