Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Herald Economics, Samsung Electronics stock fell 49.5% from recent highs as of late July, marking the steepest correction since 2000 when excluding the IT bubble period. The sharp decline has prompted market analysts to discuss the possibility of a bottom forming, particularly as the co

CoreWeave (CRWV) and Nebius (NBIS) stocks declined in Thursday's premarket session, with CRWV dropping 3.8% and NBIS falling 2.6% after substantial gains in the previous session. The pullback followed Wednesday's rallies of 19.3% for CRWV and 34.1% for NBIS, which came after both neocloud

According to its H1 2026 results, CK Hutchison posted basic earnings of HK$32.77 billion, up 7% year-on-year, while basic EBITDA and EBIT fell 5% and 37% respectively, largely due to lower contributions from Europe Three and one-off treasury gains in the prior year. Europe Three faced headwinds

According to Yonhap Infomax, USD/KRW closed at 1,419.40 won on August 13, up 3.70 won from the previous Seoul market close, marking a gain after three consecutive trading days. The U.S. July consumer price index (CPI) came in line with market expectations, with headline CPI rising 3.4%

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index rose 3.56% to 6,813.34 on August 13, extending its fourth consecutive day of gains, according to the Korea Exchange. Foreign investors net purchased 2.1 trillion Korean won worth of shares as market sentiment improved following better-than-expected U.S.

CoreWeave and Nebius stocks declined in Thursday premarket trading, with CRWV dropping 3.8% and NBIS falling 2.6% after surging 19.3% and 34.1%, respectively, on Wednesday following upbeat quarterly earnings. Morningstar raised its price target on CRWV to $115

According to CoinDesk, the SEC's Investment Management Division issued a no-action letter on August 13, allowing Franklin Templeton's registered funds to hold the on-chain money market fund FOBXX (also known as BENJI) for managing cash and collateral through blockchain, without complying with

According to Iain Stealey, Morgan Asset Management's global head of fixed income, the asset manager favors bonds outside the U.S. market due to uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy and economic data. Stealey said the firm prefers European short-duration bonds, particularly from the UK,

According to maritime risk firm Ambrey and Oman's national news agency, oil tanker Caroline (Suez-class) ran aground off Halanyat Islands on Oman's south coast on August 13, creating an oil slick covering approximately 390 square kilometers. The spill has already reached nearby continental

CK Asset Holdings (01113) Chairman Li Zeju stated in the group's earnings report that the company maintains a net cash position of HK$21.9 billion after deducting bank and other loans as of the interim reporting date. Li emphasized the group's principle of balancing development with prudence while l

Chinese A-share indices opened high but closed lower on August 13, with the Shanghai Composite falling 0.5% to 3926.96 points. Market participants expressed disappointment after China's central bank discussed support for domestic demand and small enterprises without signaling policy interest rate cu

According to CK Infrastructure Holdings' financial report, the conglomerate's retail division posted revenue of HK$107.731 billion for the first half of 2026, up 9% year-over-year in reported currency and 5% in local currencies. EBITDA and EBIT for the retail segment reached HK$86.81 billion and HK

According to Cnyes, China's Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.5% to close at 3,926.96 points on August 13, as the market disappointed by the central bank's failure to signal interest rate cuts. The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.87% to 14,289.44 points, while the ChiNext Index declined 0.45% to 3,586

According to Cnyes, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.17% to 25,396.51 points on Thursday (Aug 13), while Lenovo shares surged 20.18% to historic highs on the back of strong financial results. The stock led gains among tech peers, with market value exceeding HK$430 billion. Trading volume

According to India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the country's trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion in July, exceeding economist expectations of $30.5 billion. July exports rose 19.6% year-over-year to $44.24 billion, while imports climbed 17.5% to $76.22 billion. The ministry attributed e

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a consultation on 11 August proposing to extend the country's minimum capital requirements for retail over-the-counter derivatives providers until 2032. The proposal would continue the legislative instrument underpinning ASIC's net

An Indian trade official on August 13 declined to comment on the U.S. proposal to impose tariffs as high as 100% on Russian oil purchases, stating that such matters fall within American domestic policy.

According to Statistics SA, South Africa's platinum group metals production declined 8.4% year-on-year in June 2026.

According to Statistics South Africa, gold production increased 6.2% year-over-year in June 2026. Meanwhile, the country's overall mining output declined 4.0% in the same period.

Japanese stocks rose on August 13, with the Nikkei index closing at 68,308.59, up 784.53 points (1.16%), and the TOPIX index finishing at 4,176.04, up 37.04 points (0.89%), according to Yonhap Infomax World Stock Index. The gains followed US July consumer price data that met market expectations,