Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Seoul Econ, Hanwha Ocean's stock rose 5.62% to 95,800 Korean won on August 15, with intraday gains exceeding 9%, after President Donald Trump signed a national security order allowing foreign shipbuilding companies that invest in U.S. facilities to produce up to two military vessels in

On Friday, August 14, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.3% to 99.67, pressured by weaker-than-expected economic data that renewed expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite the decline, the index closed the week with a 0.1% gain, snapping two consecutive weeks of losses, supported by

On August 14, major U.S. stock indices declined as large-cap technology and semiconductor shares sold off sharply. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 107.58 points, or 0.20%, according to NYSE data. The selloff was driven by weaker-than-expected U.S. consumer spending data, which heightened

According to Financial News, South Korea's KOSPI benchmark index (South Korea's benchmark stock index) surged 164.60 points, or 2.42%, to close at 6,977.94 on August 14. Foreign investors drove the rebound, making net purchases exceeding 8 trillion Korean won for four consecutive trading

Nvidia disclosed Friday that its stake in Elon Musk's SpaceX was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter. The chipmaker said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it owns 122.8 million Class A shares in the rocket maker, which held its public market debut in

According to ADNOC, the company's vessel was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 14. No personnel were injured in the incident, and the situation has been brought under control.

According to Barclays, the bank maintains its 2026 Brent crude oil price forecast at $96 per barrel.

Gen Z traders on Binance allocated 25% of their equity trading volume to exchange-traded funds in early August, according to Binance Research. ETFs accounted for 21.9% of Gen Z net equity inflows in July, up from 18.5% in June, while individual stock allocations fell to 74.2% from 77%. The

International oil prices rose over 1% on the 14th as attacks on civilian vessels continued in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) reported two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with the UAE attributing the attacks to Iran. The

According to Binance Research, Gen Z traders allocated 25% of their equity trading volume to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in early August, with ETF net inflows reaching 21.9% of the cohort's equity activity in July, up from 18.5% in June. Gen Z traded less frequently than older working-age

According to the New York Mercantile Exchange, WTI crude for September delivery rose 1.15 dollars, or 1.42%, to close at 82.40 dollars per barrel on August 14 (U.S. Eastern Time). Brent crude for October delivery climbed 1.45 dollars, or 1.67%, to 88.52 dollars per barrel. The gains followed

Jane Street disclosed to lenders a $15 billion loss in July, exceeding its total trading revenues for 2025. The loss was partly driven by sharp declines in U.S. AI-related stocks and the collapse of its Situational Awareness hedge fund. Despite the July setback, Jane Street has generated over $40 b

Tesla is preparing to unveil a new design for its Roadster as early as this month, nearly nine years after presenting a prototype of the next-generation electric sports car. According to a report by The Information on Friday, Tesla plans to host an event this month featuring a demonstration of a

Experics, a digital identity verification company, is proceeding with the issuance of 10 billion KRW in convertible bonds (CB) within this month. The company turned profitable for two consecutive quarters this year by significantly reducing derivative trading losses. The newly raised funds will be u

Waymo, owned by Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission on Friday to expand its fully autonomous ride-hailing service across the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, and to launch in Sacramento and San Diego. The expansion supports Waymo's

According to Duquesne Family Office's Q2 2026 13F filing, the family office established new positions in Alphabet (GOOGL) and Riot Technologies (RIOT), while completely exiting positions in Intel (INTC) and Micron Technology

According to The Information, Tesla plans to unveil a new Roadster design and conduct a demonstration this month (August 2026), featuring a limited-edition model developed with SpaceX. The event could take place at SpaceX's testing facility in McGregor, Texas. Until recently, Tesla's planned demons

According to Money Today, South Korean digital identity verification company Experis announced on August 14 its plan to issue a 100 billion won convertible bond (CB). The company will hold a board meeting by mid-August to confirm the issuance, with SK Securities acting as the lead manager. The

Coatue Management, the investment firm led by Philippe Laffont, established new positions in Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Hut 8 (HUT), and Intel (INTC) during Q2.

On Friday, August 14, COMEX gold futures closed up 0.26% at $4,432.00 per ounce, with weekly gains of 0.73%. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,375.67, posting 0.81% for the week. COMEX silver futures declined 0.26% to $64.83 per ounce, though the contract remained up 2.09% weekly. Spot silver gained 0.40% t