Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Financial Investment Association, on September 30, Korean securities firms introduced interest payments on IPO subscription deposits, with a 1% annual rate. The initiative, led by Daishin Securities, is projected to return up to 31.5 billion won to retail investors annually based on

According to Hanhwa Asset Management on September 30, the PLUS 200 Covered Call Active ETF will distribute 152 won per share for September. The distribution yield as of September 28 stands at 2.05%. The fund implements a covered call strategy on KOSPI 200 constituents while employing dynamic

The USD/JPY exchange rate broke below 157 yen to the early 156 yen range during the September 30 Tokyo trading session before recovering most losses to near-flat territory. As of 2:03 PM, the rate traded at 157.126 yen, down 0.09% from the previous session, according to Yonhap Infomax. The decline f

According to Gate data, gold (XAUUSD) surged past $4,200 per ounce in the past 24 hours, trading at $4,200.79, up 1.3%.

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) fell to $99.93 per barrel in the past 24 hours, declining 3.8%.

According to YonhapInfomax, the dollar-yen exchange rate fell to 157.126 yen on September 30 at 2:03 p.m. JST, down 0.09% from the previous close. The rate declined to as low as 156.37 yen during intraday trading before recovering to settle in the mid-157 yen range. The yen strengthened after New Y

Tonight at 8:15 PM ET, the U.S. September ADP employment report will be released with expectations of 70,000 new jobs added, followed by August PCE inflation data at 8:30 PM, with core year-over-year inflation expected to remain at 3.3%. Federal Reserve official Williams unexpectedly released

Hyundai Mobis approved the physical division of its lamp business unit on the 30th, finalizing a stock purchase agreement (SPA) with French automotive parts company OP Mobility. The decision aims to concentrate resources on core growth areas including automotive semiconductors, robotics, and

According to Jin10, the Swiss National Bank continued selling francs in the second quarter to hedge against safe-haven capital inflows. SNB data released on September 30 showed the bank purchased 1.4 billion CHF (approximately 1.7 billion USD) in foreign exchange from April to June, down from 3.9 bi

According to investment banking sources, Hyundai Transys' unsecured corporate bond offering attracted 7.5 trillion won in total demand on September 30, exceeding its planned 1.5 trillion won issuance by five times. The 2-year tranche received 4 trillion won against a 600 billion won target, while

According to Jin10, spot gold rose to $4,200 per ounce today (September 30), up 0.44% intraday.

Brent crude oil fell 1.0% to $95.18 per barrel today.

U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged to 5.29% during today's European and American trading session (Sept 30), marking a 19-year high, according to market data. The rally was triggered by comments from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams, who indicated the central bank is "in no rush" to c

Cboe Global Markets extended its exclusive U.S. licensing agreement for S&P 500 Index options through 2051, securing long-term control over one of the world's most heavily traded derivatives franchises. The agreement with S&P Dow Jones Indices extends Cboe's exclusive right to list and trade options

Optonics submitted a securities registration statement to South Korea's Financial Services Commission on the 30th, commencing KOSDAQ listing procedures. The precision sensor optics company plans institutional investor

According to government data, Qatar's second-quarter GDP declined 15.7% year-over-year and 10.3% quarter-over-quarter.

Covered call exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Korea doubled their assets under management (AUM) in 8 months by August end, according to data presented at the S&P Dow Jones Indices Masterclass held at the Westin Chosun Hotel Seoul on the 30th. The growth reflects rising investor demand for

According to FinanceFeeds, Cboe Global Markets extended its exclusive U.S. licensing agreement for S&P 500 Index options through 2051 on September 30, securing a 25-year extension of its flagship SPX derivatives franchise. The agreement with S&P Dow Jones Indices protects Cboe's exclusive right to l

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), inflation in the Philippines reached 6.1% in August 2026, down slightly from 6.2% in July but significantly outpacing typical bank savings rates. With standard savings accounts offering only 0.625% annual interest, depositors face negative

Hanul Semiconductor withdrew its rights offering on the 30th, abandoning a planned capital raise through shareholder allocation followed by public offering of unsubscribed shares. The withdrawal followed a prolonged securities filing review process by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) that