Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Korea Exchange official disclosure data, 98 listed companies have been confirmed as non-compliant disclosers so far this year, raising concerns over capital market information transparency. KOSDAQ accounts for 55 cases (56%), while KOSPI and KONEX represent 36 and 7 designations

According to Korea Securities Depository, domestic investors of Japanese equities turned net buyers in September, purchasing $8.12 million worth of shares by September 29—the first positive month after three consecutive months of net selling through August. The shift reflects easing concerns over

Hanwha Investment Securities passed board resolutions on September 30 to raise up to 900 billion won through a 500 billion won third-party directed share offering and up to 400 billion won in perpetual subordinated bonds, according to the company's official announcement. The capital expansion

According to Barron's, Warby Parker stock surged 11.39% to $27.47 on September 29, as anticipation grows for the eyewear maker's smart glasses launch. The rally was triggered by Meta's announcement of AI-powered glasses, which sparked investor interest in next-generation wearables. Year-to-date, War

South Korea's KOSPI index closed down 32.77 points (0.48%) at 6,838.04 on September 30, as foreign investors and institutions net-sold 3 trillion won in stocks amid a surge in U.S. Treasury yields. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hit 5.621% overnight, reaching its highest level in 24 years,

SpaceX completed Starship's first orbital mission at 7:48 a.m. Central time from Starbase, deploying 26 operational Starlink V3 satellites at approximately 269 kilometers altitude. The mission was shortened from a planned ten hours to three hours after two premature engine shutdowns—one on the

Rival Systems has added spot foreign exchange and FX forwards to its Rival One platform, extending support across six asset classes including futures, options, equities, and crypto. The expansion allows trading firms to execute listed and bilateral instruments within a single order, position, and

According to FinTech APP, Hang Seng Index October futures opened at 24,590 points on September 30. As of 5:01 PM Beijing time, HSI October futures traded at 24,573 points, down 19 points or 0.077% with a discount of 40 points. Trading volume reached 110

Magnite Inc. (MGNI) stock rose 0.4% in Wednesday's premarket trading after BofA raised its price target to $38 from $25, implying 48% upside. The upgrade follows expectations that Google's court-ordered ad-tech changes will shift advertising dollars toward rival platforms, increasing Magnite's

Meta Platforms Inc. (META) gained more than 29% in September, marking the stock's strongest monthly performance since July 2013. The rally made Meta the top performer among the Magnificent Seven stocks and the second-best performer in the Nasdaq-100 this month. The gains were driven by investor

According to Morningstar, META stock surged 29% in September, marking its strongest monthly gain since July 2013, driven by investor enthusiasm around the company's Muse AI agent. The personal AI assistant, launched on September 8, can complete tasks on users' behalf across WhatsApp, AI glasses,

According to Bank of America, Magnite Inc. (MGNI) received a price target raise to $38 from $25 on Wednesday (Sept. 30), implying 48% upside. BofA expects Google's court-ordered ad-tech remedies to redirect advertising dollars toward competitors, increasing Magnite's share of open-web display ads fr

Japanese stocks rallied on September 30, with the Nikkei 225 index climbing 1,272.45 points (1.94%) to close at 66,753.72, marking the first close above 66,000 since September 25. The Topix index advanced 67.52 points (1.67%) to 4,108.65, rebounding after three trading sessions. The gains were

Today, shareholders of Armada Acquisition Corp. II are voting on a proposed business combination with Evernorth Holdings, potentially bringing 473 million XRP to Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN. The SEC declared Evernorth's Form S-4 registration statement effective on August 27, clearing a major

Italy's September consumer price index (CPI) year-over-year initial reading came in at 4.2%, exceeding market expectations of 3.8% and the previous month's 3.30%.

On October 8, 2026, the People's Bank of China announced it will conduct a 1.2 trillion yuan reverse repo operation through fixed-quantity, fixed-rate auction with multiple price levels. The operation has a 3-month (89-day)

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1,272.45 points (1.94%) to 66,753.72 today (September 30), recovering above 66,000 for the first time since September 25. The Topix index gained 1.67% to 4,108.65. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks led the rally, with SoftBank Group

According to an official announcement, CITIC Resources (01205) will distribute a special dividend of HK$0.081 per share on October 30, 2026.