Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Fitch, the U.S. maintains its sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook today (August 13). The rating agency noted that while the U.S. benefits from a large economy, high per capita income, dynamic business environment, and exceptional funding flexibility as the global

According to Shinhan Investment Securities, Korean Investment Finance Holding was selected as the preferred negotiator for acquiring KDB Life Insurance on August 14. Analysts said the acquisition aims to secure a long-term funding pipeline rather than generate short-term profits, positioning the

According to its earnings announcement on August 14, SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation) reported Q2 revenue and net profit exceeding expectations. The company guided Q3 revenue to increase 2%-4% sequentially with gross margin guidance of 26%-28%, surpassing market

Gold futures recovered to $4,432.22 per ounce as of 3pm on the 13th, marking a 10.63% gain over the recent month. The rally was driven by resumed central bank purchases, renewed ETF inflows, and concerns over US economic slowdown. December delivery gold futures had undergone a two-month

Pokémon trading cards outperformed the S&P 500 and Bitcoin over the past three months, posting a 22.8% gain while the cryptocurrency declined 20.7% and the stock index advanced 4.7%. The divergence reflects how collectibles are behaving as an asset class largely disconnected from traditional

According to Newsis, the U.S. stock market closed strong on August 13 amid easing inflation concerns. The S&P 500 rose 50.49 points (0.65%) to 7,798.99, marking an all-time high, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 214.54 points (0.81%) to 26,803.03. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 269.72 poi

According to Rand Group data compiled, Pokémon cards climbed 22.8% over the past three months, while the S&P 500 advanced 4.7% and Bitcoin fell 20.7%. Year-to-date, the collectible card index posted gains of nearly 28%, compared with roughly 13% for the S&P 500 and losses of 27–29% for Bitcoin.

According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Reddit (RDDT) will join the S&P 500 on Aug. 18, 2026, replacing AvalonBay Communities. Reddit shares surged 11% in extended trading Thursday following the official confirmation, climbing to $175.38 from Thursday's close of $153.12.

First Pacific reported that MPIC's net profit attributable to equity holders declined 5% to 162 billion pesos in the first half of 2026 from 170 billion pesos a year earlier, primarily due to gains from the prior-year divestiture of Philippine Coastal Storage & Pipeline Corporation. Excluding non-re

CNBC's Jim Cramer recommended buying Cisco stock following its 8.4% decline during Thursday's trading session, after the networking company reported quarterly results Wednesday evening. The stock initially rallied in extended trading before reversing as investors focused on the company's guidance. C

According to Investing.com, gold prices recovered to $4,400 per ounce this afternoon on August 13, marking a rebound after two months of decline. The rally is driven by renewed purchasing from global central banks and accelerated fund inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Analysts p

SK Securities on August 14 maintained its ₩230,000 target price and 'Buy' rating for TES (stock code 095610), citing the company's growing order backlog as a potential catalyst for second-half earnings to exceed market consensus. Analyst Lee Dong-joo stated that the accumulating order backlog flow i

According to News1, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose 4.89% and 5.92% respectively on August 14, extending a three-trading-day rally that began August 10 with cumulative gains of 16.5% and 12.2%. The rebound follows steep declines in July, when Samsung dropped 42.9% from June's peak and SK Hyni

According to SK Securities analyst Lee Dong-joo on August 14, the firm maintains its target price for Tes (095610) at 230,000 Korean won with a buy rating, citing robust order momentum as a key trigger for stock performance. The semiconductor equipment maker's shares closed at 145,000 won. Tes

Jim Paulsen, former Chief Investment Officer of The Leuthold Group, identified five warning signals that could threaten the U.S. stock market's earnings rally in a recent Substack post referenced by Business Insider on local time 13th. Paulsen noted that while 86% of S&P500 companies reporting Q2 ea

According to Business Insider, on August 13, former Rothschild Group Chief Investment Officer Jim Paulson warned of five signals that could threaten the U.S. stock market's earnings momentum. In a recent Substack post, Paulson noted that while 86% of S&P 500 companies beat second-quarter profit

According to CNBC, on Aug 13, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) shares fell 8.4% to $113.47 despite reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $17.3 billion, exceeding Wall Street's $16.8 billion forecast. The stock decline reflects investor concerns that the company's forward guidance may be too conservative g

NH Investment & Securities raised its target price for Simtech (stock ticker 222800) to 170,000 won from 150,000 won on August 14, maintaining a 'buy' rating. The brokerage cited expanding SOCAMM (Substrate on Carrier with Molded Interconnect) revenue as the key driver for anticipated

According to Guotai Haitong research, U.S. inflation data for July met expectations and showed a mix of resilient goods prices and stable services, somewhat easing concerns about a potential Federal Reserve rate hike in September. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 3.4% year-over-year with a

According to NH Investment & Securities, the South Korean brokerage raised Simtek's (KOSDAQ: 222800) target price to 170,000 Korean won from 150,000 on August 14, citing improving profitability in its high-density interconnect (HDI) division. The firm upgraded its 2026 operating profit forecast to 2