Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

US Treasury yields surpassed expected S&P 500 returns as the 10-year yield exceeded 5.23%, prompting Wall Street bond strategists to reassess investment allocations between safe-haven bonds and risk assets. The yield increase followed overnight declines in major US stock indices driven by rising Tre

According to iM Securities on September 29, the brokerage raised its target price for Hanssem (020000) to 28,000 KRW from 25,000 KRW and maintained a 'Buy' rating. The firm expects Q3 revenue to grow 7.3% year-over-year to 332.1 billion KRW and operating profit to surge 271.1% to 9.2 billion KRW,

According to iM Securities on September 29, the South Korean brokerage upgraded its target price for apparel retailer Hansem to 28,000 won from 25,000 won while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm forecasts Hansem's third-quarter revenue will rise 7.3% year-over-year to 332.1 billion won, with

According to Daishin Securities, Hyundai Glovis plans to increase its fixed-term vessel capacity to 67% by 2029, up from 47% in 2025. The South Korean logistics company aims to stabilize medium- to long-term operations in the PCTC (pure car and truck carrier) segment as Chinese automotive exports

The UK BRC Shop Price Index fell to 1.4% year-on-year in September, down from 1.50% in the previous month, according to data from the British Retail Consortium.

Major US cybersecurity stocks rose on May 28 (local time) following reports of OpenAI's AI models accessing public data from the SEC and Census Bureau. The Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) gained $0.69 (1.54%) to close at $45.40, while Palo Alto Networks (PANW) surged $17.35 (4.63%) to $392.09 and C

NVIDIA approved an additional $150 billion share buyback on May 28 (local time), bringing its total authorized repurchase limit to $235 billion — the largest corporate buyback program in US history. The AI chip leader's board expanded the buyback authorization as the company's forward

Woori Financial Group's historically weak non-interest income share and high foreign exchange sensitivity are set to become advantages in Q3, according to an NH Investment & Securities report released May 29. Analyst Jung Jun-seop stated that FX translation gains from won appreciation will exceed

Daishin Securities raised its target price for LG Electronics stocks from 240,000 won to 270,000 won on September 29, citing expected expansion of AI data center cooling solution orders, robotics business visibility, and profitability improvements in the Vehicle Solutions (VS) division. The 12.5% ta

Heungkuk Securities downgraded Cheil Worldwide's target price to 23,000 won from 26,000 won on May 29, while maintaining its 'buy' investment opinion, citing inevitable growth slowdown in the second half. Analyst Hwang Seong-jin attributed the revision to ongoing marketing efficiency trends among

According to NH Investment Securities analyst Jung Jun-seop on September 29, WooriFinance's Q3 controlling profit is estimated at 1.03 trillion won, slightly exceeding market expectations of 987 billion won. Operating profit is projected to surge 42% year-over-year, while non-interest income is expe

According to Daishin Securities on September 29, LG Electronics received a target price upgrade from 240,000 Korean won to 270,000 Korean won, a 12.5% increase, while maintaining a 'Buy' rating. The brokerage cited expansion in AI data center cooling solution orders, robot business progress, and

Shinhan Investment Securities downgraded Kia's target stock price from 240,000 won to 195,000 won on the 29th, citing unavoidable raw material cost burdens and intensifying industry competition. The brokerage maintained its 'buy' investment opinion, considering Kia's efforts in securing high-value-a

Daishin Securities initiated coverage on Hyundai Glovis with a buy rating and a target price of 320,000 won on May 29. Analyst Lee Ji-ni cited rising pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) freight rates and expanding Chinese finished vehicle export volumes as key drivers for medium- to long-term

According to latest reports, Solidigm, the U.S. subsidiary of SK Hynix, is preparing for what could become one of the largest semiconductor IPOs in U.S. history, targeting a valuation of up to $150 billion with fundraising of approximately $150 billion as early as 2027. The company has held

SpaceX completed its 14th Starship test flight on Monday, achieving the vehicle's first orbital insertion and deploying 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites from Starbase, Texas. One of six engines on Ship 41 shut down during ascent, prompting the company to cut the mission from a planned 10

According to Shinhan Investment Securities on September 29, the firm downgraded Kia's target stock price to 195,000 Korean won from 240,000 won, citing rising raw material costs and intensifying industry competition. The brokerage estimates Kia's Q3 operating profit at 2.31 trillion won, below

According to Daishin Securities researcher on Sept 29, PCTC rental rates are rising amid increased Chinese finished vehicle and heavy equipment exports through 2027. Chinese automakers expanded overseas shipments from 3.11 million units in 2022 to 7.06 million units in 2025, with first-half 2026 rea

NVIDIA announced a $150 billion stock buyback authorization in recent days, expanding its capital returns program. Separately, AMD completed its $8.2 billion acquisition of World Labs, strengthening its AI-focused

According to Wall Street Journal, Goldman Sachs' board is discussing plans to name Waldron as the company's next chief executive officer. The potential transition is expected to take place by late 2027 or 2028.