Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Crude oil futures contracts surged 4.00% intraday on September 28, reaching 4,428 yuan per ton.

Gold prices declined modestly on May 28 amid a surge in US Treasury yields and Federal Reserve tightening concerns, with the Korea Gold Exchange reporting gold at 816,000 won per don (down 8,000 won from May 26) and international gold at $4,223.49 per ounce as of 10:30 AM. The decline followed US 10

According to Nikkei, Haizojo Partners, a securities company backed by major Japanese banks, will launch overseas trading of Japanese unlisted stocks within 2026 to support long-term startup growth and prevent premature IPOs. The firm will facilitate transactions on the U.S. Nasdaq Private Market and

According to the Korea Gold Exchange, on September 28, gold prices declined to 816,000 won per monme (3.75 grams), down 8,000 won from September 26. International gold prices fell to $4,223.49 per ounce amid rising U.S. Treasury yields—the 10-year yield surpassed 5.2%, the highest since 2007, and th

According to BlockBeats, the MOVE Index, which measures U.S. Treasury volatility, surged 19% last week (ending Sept 28), marking the largest weekly gain since April 2025 and the third-largest since the 2022 bear market. 10-year Treasury yields rose 17 basis points to 5.17%, the highest since

Pintel (291810), a KOSDAQ-listed AI video analysis company, hit the daily lower trading limit on the morning of the 28th, dropping 29.94% to 833 KRW as its market capitalization fell to approximately 11.7 billion KRW. The company was designated as an administrative issue on July 24 due to

Japan's 5-year government bond yield rose 3.0 basis points to 2.430% intraday today, September 28, hitting a record high.

According to Korea Exchange, Fintel (code 291810) dropped 29.94% to 833 Korean won on the morning of Sept 28, cutting its market capitalization from 16.7 billion KRW to approximately 11.7 billion KRW. The company, which was designated as a managed stock on July 24 due to insufficient market capitali

Barclays forecasts that the Bank of Korea (BOK) will raise its benchmark interest rate in November and February, reaching 3.50%, despite limited evidence that the semiconductor boom is driving wage growth and consumer demand inflation. In a report dated the 28th comparing South Korea and Taiwan's ec

According to Yonhapinfomax, LG UPlus announced today (September 28) that it will expand shareholder returns through increased dividends and treasury stock buybacks in 2026-2027. The company plans to return at least 40% of net profit to shareholders over 2024-2026, with

According to Barclays on September 28, the Bank of Korea is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate twice more in November this year and February next year, bringing the rate to 3.50%. The bank raised rates consecutively in July and August, citing concerns that semiconductor industry profits c

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said in an interview with Jim Cramer on CNBC’s “Mad Money” that the crypto category accounts for a “disproportionately high market share” of Robinhood’s prediction market business. In the second quarter of 2026, Robinhood’s Event Contracts revenue reached $156 million, up more than tenfold year over year. Robinhood Prediction Market Business Metrics: Q2 Revenue of $156 Million, Up More Than Tenfold YoY; 4.7 Billion Trades in August, 15 Times Last Year’s Level Robinhood’s

Individual investors net bought approximately 601.6 billion won on the Korea Stock Exchange (KOSPI) as of 10:30 AM on September 28, the first trading day after the Chuseok holiday. During September 22-24, individuals sold 5.68 trillion won of Samsung Electronics while purchasing 297.8 billion won of

According to Korea Exchange, individual investors posted net purchases of approximately 601.6 billion won on KOSPI on September 28, the first trading day following the Chuseok holiday break. During the pre-holiday period (September 22–24), individuals sold Samsung Electronics in large volumes at 5.6

According to Yonhap News, South Korea's Procurement Service announced on September 28 that it will extend procurement market stabilization measures through year-end due to prolonged high oil prices triggered by Middle East tensions. The measures, originally set to expire at end of September, apply t

Hong Kong-listed energy stocks strengthened on September 28, with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (00883.HK) and China National Petroleum Corporation (00857.HK) both rising over 3%, while China Petrochemical Corporation (00386.HK)

Seoul forex dealers predict the USD-KRW exchange rate will show a downward trend in the 1,350 KRW range on September 28. The forecast follows US President Donald Trump's statement that he expects additional negotiations with Iran this week, which partially eased Middle East tensions, while

Warren Buffett officially stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on September 18, becoming honorary chairman and ending a more than 60-year tenure at the helm. His eldest son, Howard Buffett, succeeded him as non-executive chairman, while Buffett himself remains a Berkshire director. At age 96, Buffett recalled that he bought his first stock at age 11. From 1965 to 2025, Berkshire’s per-share marketcap grew at an annualized rate of approximately 19.7%. Succession Milestone: Buffett Steps

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (RIOT) repaid the $200 million credit facility provided by Coinbase Credit this week, releasing the collateral backed by Bitcoin, USDC, and cash. According to a filing Riot Platforms submitted to the SEC on September 25, the company paid off all remaining principal and interest without incurring any early termination fees or penalties. $200 Million Credit Facility Repayment Details: Collateral Composition, Repayment Date, and SEC Disclosure According to the filing Ri