Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Newsis, today (August 13) marks the submission deadline for mid-year reports from South Korean companies with December fiscal year-ends. The concentration of filings is expected to generate over 2,300 total disclosures, including 2,217 quarterly reports. Investors are cautioned that su

Bank of Korea reported on the 14th that July import prices (won basis) fell 1.0% month-over-month, the second consecutive monthly decline, driven by lower won-dollar exchange rates and international oil prices. Year-over-year import prices rose 18.7%, down from the 20%-plus growth seen from March

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) reported record Q2 revenue of $206.2 million but saw its stock decline more than 13% in pre-market trading Thursday after results fell short of Wall Street estimates. The space infrastructure company posted revenue below the expected $221.1 million despite quadrupling

SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won discussed the possibility of a stock split at a July Nasdaq event in New York, stating the company would "naturally consider it" if requests increased. The remarks followed SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipt listing and addressed investor concerns about

Securities firms in South Korea lowered target prices for Hyundai Motor and Kia stocks from July 13 to August 13. The downgrades followed second-quarter earnings that fell below market consensus expectations, with both automakers reporting year-over-year operating profit declines. The adjustments re

Shares of Intuitive Machines (LUNR) fell over 13% in pre-market trading on Thursday after the space infrastructure company's second-quarter revenue of $206.2 million missed Wall Street's estimate of approximately $221.1 million. The company also reported a wider-than-expected loss of $0.29 per

According to F&Guide, South Korean securities firms collectively lowered target prices for Hyundai Motor and Kia during the past month through August 12. Hyundai saw 14 downgrade reports, with Yuanta Securities cutting its target to 570,000 won from 690,000 won, a 17.39% reduction. Kia received 11 d

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) reported record fiscal third-quarter financial results on Thursday, with revenue of $9.12 billion and earnings of $3.50 per share for the quarter ended July 26, surpassing analyst expectations. The chip equipment maker projected fourth-quarter revenue of

According to the Federal Reserve, on August 14, the Fed announced it will pause reserve management purchases (RMP) of U.S. Treasury securities through September 14, as bank system reserve balances have reached levels the central bank deems

South Korea's import price index increased 18.7% on a year-over-year basis in July. The prior month's figure was revised upward to 20.9% from the initially reported 20.60%.

South Korea's export price index rose 49.1% year-over-year in July, according to official statistics. The previous value was revised downward to 48.7% from the initially reported 48.90%.

Gold futures fell over 1% on August 13 as downward pressure intensified near the $4,500 level. At 2:17 PM US Eastern Time, December delivery gold futures (GCZ6) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's COMEX traded at $4,419.30 per troy ounce, down $48.20 (1.08%) from the previous settlement

Department store stocks in South Korea fell nearly 50% in the second half of the year after initially outperforming Samsung Electronics, according to Korea Exchange data from the 13th. The decline followed a sharp drop in the KOSPI index from its highs, reversing earlier investor optimism. Initial e

According to COMEX data, December gold futures fell 1.08% to $4,419.30 per troy ounce on August 13 afternoon (EST), declining $48.20 from the previous close of $4,467.50. The decline occurred despite a sharp drop in U.S. Treasury yields following softer-than-expected July producer price index

According to Korea Exchange, South Korean department store stocks, including Hyundai Department Store, fell nearly 50% in the second half of 2026, despite outperforming Samsung Electronics earlier in the year. The decline followed a sharp correction in KOSPI index from recent highs, which

On Thursday, Aug 13, spot gold declined 1.34% to close at $4,350.20 per ounce during New York trading. Spot silver fell 1.43% to $64.427 per ounce, trading between $66.303–$64.219 during the session. COMEX copper futures dropped 0.35% to $6.5326 per pound, paring earlier gains following the

Iran set the export price for Iranian light crude sales to Asia in September at a discount of $4.70 per barrel to the Oman/Dubai benchmark.

Applied Materials CEO stated that major customers are providing longer-term commitments and updating demand forecasts for the next eight quarters to support production ramp-up. The company projects packaging

Wintermute is committing roughly $1 billion over the next five years to artificial intelligence infrastructure and high-frequency trading systems as it expands beyond crypto markets. The move comes as the company's average daily trading volume fell to about $10 billion this year from roughly $15 bil

According to Fitch, U.S. economic growth for 2026-2027 is projected at 1.9%, declining from 2.8% in 2025. The rating agency also forecasts weakening labor demand in 2026, with significant declines in job creation expected during the