Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Ryanair's CEO stated on September 29 that airline ticket prices will surge next year as fuel costs make low-price strategies unsustainable. The executive noted that strong air travel demand has been supported by consistently low fares, but rising oil prices will force the industry to raise ticket pr

According to Gate data, on September 29, U.S. stock index futures turned higher, with Dow futures gaining 0.03%, S&P 500 futures rising 0.06%, and Nasdaq 100 futures advancing 0.16%.

According to Farside Investors, U.S. spot crypto exchange-traded funds recorded $55.8 million in combined net inflows on September 28. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $31 million, Ether funds added $17.1 million, and Solana products recorded $7.7 million. However, Monday's total was approximately 82% below F

According to Yonhapinfomax on September 29, the chairman of South Korea's Financial Investment Association instructed staff to deny venue access for a scheduled joint press conference by 18 domestic and international asset managers planned for September 30 at 1 p.m. The conference venue was moved

According to Jin10, Argentina's state oil company YPF said on September 28 that its daily crude output is set to reach 1 million barrels for the first time. The company's CEO Horacio Marin announced the expansion plans, noting the firm expects to quadruple in size over coming years, with the Vaca

Cameron Drinkwater of S&P identified decentralized finance, private markets, and wealth management as key ETF growth areas on the 29th in Seoul. Drinkwater stated that investors are increasingly seeking new revenue sources and opportunities beyond traditional asset classes and market data. He

According to Jin10, on September 29, Dalian Commodity Exchange chemical futures warehouse receipts showed mixed movements. PVC futures fell 483 contracts to 118,159; polypropylene increased 805 contracts to 26,954; and liquefied petroleum gas dropped 789 contracts to 1,787. Polyethylene, styrene, an

On Sept 29, Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D contracts closed down 1.12% at 897.15 yuan/gram, while silver T+D contracts fell 2.09% to 14,801 yuan/kilogram.

According to 이데일리, Orient 정공 (065500) announced on Sept 29 a stock split consolidating shares from 500 won to 1,000 won each. The move will reduce issued shares from 35.74 million to 17.87 million. The company stated the consolidation aims to stabilize the stock price and enhance corporate

According to E-Daily on September 29, Orient Precision (065500) consolidated its stock from 500 won to 1,000 won per share. Outstanding shares fell from 35.74 million to 17.87 million following the consolidation.

According to Financial News and investment bank sources, Brookfield is negotiating senior loan structures with major South Korean financial institutions today as part of the $10 billion Naver AI factory financing. Nvidia is investing $1 billion directly, with Brookfield seeking to raise up to $9 bil

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.60% on the 29th, marking a 25 basis point increase and the highest level in 15 years. The decision was driven by persistent inflation pressures, rising business costs, and escalating energy prices linked to the expanded Middle

At Korea Premium Week 2026 on September 29, S&P's Chief Product and Operating Officer Cameron Drinkwater outlined three future growth areas for ETFs: decentralized finance, private markets, and asset management. Drinkwater noted that investor demand is increasingly expanding beyond traditional asset

South Korea's Individual Savings Account (ISA) system reached 10.05 million subscribers as of August end, with total deposits of 76.5 trillion won, the Korea Financial Investment Association announced on the 29th. The milestone came 10 years and 5 months after ISA's introduction in March 2016. The s

According to reports, Dongshan Precision (002384.SZ), a Chinese electronics manufacturer, announced on September 28 plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as early as October with fundraising of $20 billion to $30 billion. The company plans to issue no more than 234 million shares, with

According to the Financial Investment Association, South Korea's individual savings accounts (ISA) surpassed 10 million subscribers on August 31, 2026, with managed assets totaling 76.5 trillion Korean won. The milestone comes 10 years and 5 months after ISA was introduced in March 2016. Investment

According to ChainCatcher, spot gold rebounded slightly on Tuesday (September 29) but remained trading below $4,200 per ounce. The rebound came as traders priced in a 72.5% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in October, with elevated U.S. Treasury yields weighing on precious metals. Market p

Gold prices on the Korea Exchange (KRX) closed at 183,940 won per gram on the 28th, marking a 9.4% decline from 203,010 won recorded on the previous month's 28th. International spot gold fell to 4110.55 dollars per ounce intraday on the 28th (local time), the lowest since the 5th of last month, clos

Korean banking and insurance stocks outperformed the broader KOSPI from July 1 through the article date, with the banking index rising 13.18% and the insurance index climbing 12.30% while the KOSPI fell 17.32%,