Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to its filing, Hong Kong China Travel (00308) expects profit exceeding HK$80 million for the first half of 2026, compared to a loss of HK$87 million in the same period of 2025. The turnaround was driven by the completion of a spin-off of its loss-making tourism real estate business in

According to an announcement on August 13, Kingfisher Logistics (01442) expects attributable profit for the first half of 2026 to grow 65% to 75% year-over-year, based on preliminary review of unaudited consolidated management accounts as of June 30, 2026. The prior-year period ended June 30, 2025 r

Wafer Works (01347) reported second-quarter 2026 results, with sales revenue of approximately $718 million, up 26.8% year-over-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of $38.64 million, up 385.9% compared to the prior year. Basic earnings per share reached $0.022. The company attributed t

According to analysis by Maeil Business Newspaper based on data released by South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor and Financial Supervisory Service as of end-June 2026, retirement fund default option assets remain heavily concentrated in principal-guaranteed products. Low-risk assets

According to BlockBeats citing Bitunix analysis, on August 13, the U.S. July CPI rose 0.1% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year, with core CPI up 2.5% annually. Following the data release, market pricing for a September Fed rate hike dropped from roughly 50% to 40%, providing short-term policy

According to SMIC's official earnings report, the Chinese chipmaker posted revenue of $3.006 billion in Q2 2026 (ended June 30), up 36.1% year-over-year and 20% quarter-over-quarter. Net profit attributable to

Hong Kong stocks closed lower as the Hang Seng Index fell 43 points or 0.17% to 25,396 points, marking three consecutive days of decline. The index opened 152 points lower at 25,288 points before recovering to briefly cross above the 20-day moving average at 25,469 points, but encountered renewed se

According to MTR Corporation's (00066) interim results announcement, the group reported revenue of HK$26.23 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, down 3.1% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached HK$15.87 billion, up 105.9% year-on-year, with earnings per share of HK$

According to Cathay Telecom, CK Hutchison Holdings (00001) reported H1 2026 earnings on June 30, 2026. Profit attributable to common shareholders reached HK$268.01 billion, surging 3,046% year-over-year, while reported revenue totaled HK$255.392 billion, up 6%. The company declared an interim

According to Guzhong Finance, Cheung Kong Property Holdings (01113) reported H1 2026 interim results on August 13 with revenue of HK$40.306 billion, up 58.77% year-on-year, and profit attributable to shareholders of HK$8.683 billion, up 37.78% year-on-year. Earnings per share stood at HK$2.48, with

According to its announcement, CK Infrastructure Holdings Limited will distribute an interim dividend of HKD 0.41 per share on September 24, 2026.

Eurozone industrial production for June, measured month-on-month, is set to be released in approximately 10 minutes.

Hong Kong's stock market showed volatile movement today, with the Hang Seng Index closing down 43 points to 25,396, or -0.17%. The index opened over 150 points lower at 25,288, then recovered and briefly broke above its 20-day moving average near 25,469, but faced selling pressure around 25,500 and

According to Hankyung, on Aug 13, South Korean financial authorities have delayed planned initiatives to promote exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and derivatives products, citing concerns that recent market volatility from single-stock leveraged products could be exacerbated by further policy

According to South Korea's financial investment industry, on August 13, the government reviewed plans to expand the investment limit for risky assets in retirement funds from the current 70% to 100%, relaxing the so-called "30% safe asset rule." Mirae Asset Securities, the country's largest

Mirae Asset Securities led South Korean securities firms in Q2 net profit, recording a 1 trillion won advantage over Korean Financial Group, according to industry data. The brokerage's strong performance came amid significant trading activity from SpaceX-related

According to its announcement, China Mobile (00941) will distribute a dividend of 2.51 yuan per share on September 30, 2026 for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

According to its interim results announcement, CIT Telecom (01883) reported revenue of HK$4.748 billion for the first half of 2026, down 1.23% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose to HK$463 million, up 0.4% year-on-year. Earnings per share stood at HK12.5 cents, with an i

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (01883) will distribute an interim dividend of HK$0.05 per share on September 30, 2026, according to the company's announcement.

According to Tiangong Holdings' announcement, on July 31, 2026, the company's unaudited consolidated net asset value per share was approximately HKD 1.05.