Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to CBA, the Australian dollar weakened below 0.7050 during Asia trading on August 13 following dovish remarks from RBA Assistant Governor Kent. Kent stated that financial conditions remain restrictive and the three rate hikes earlier this year are working as intended. He noted that

According to Korea Exchange and Yonhapinfomax, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose 5.68% and 7.31% respectively today (August 13), extending a three-day rally amid global semiconductor strength. The KOSPI index climbed 3.74% for a fourth consecutive day, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor

Goldman Sachs agreed on August 12 to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion in cash and equity, gaining access to a $30 billion options-based ETF portfolio that includes three crypto funds. The purchase brings the NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF, which held $1.1 billion in assets as of August

Taiwan's Weighted Stock Index closed 1.1% higher today (Aug 13), finishing at 46,021.48 points, according to the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

According to Guru Club, Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index fell 1.2% to 5,076.81 points on June 4.

According to Nastech's mid-year results for H1 2026, the company reported net profit attributable to shareholders of $85.806 million, up 35.17% year-over-year, with earnings per share of 3.4 cents. Revenue reached $2.329 billion, growing 3.86% annually. Gross margin improved to 12%, up 0.5

During midday trading on August 13, the Hang Seng Index rose to 25,511 points, gaining 71 points or 0.28%, breaking through the 20-day moving average and the critical 25,500 level. The index had opened 152 points lower at 25,288 points but gradually recovered losses. The Hang Seng Index closed the

According to Jin10 Futures analysis, aluminum market conditions shifted in the first half of 2026, with global demand growth decelerating while overseas production capacity accelerates. Aluminum supply is expected to surge by approximately 3.98 million tons in 2027 as high smelting profits

According to Pershing Square's regulatory filing disclosed on August 12, Bill Ackman's hedge fund re-entered Netflix, holding 3.15 million shares as of June 30, representing 4.9% of its investment portfolio. The fund had previously invested over $1 billion in Netflix in early 2022 but exited with lo

According to CME data released on August 13, trading activity in precious metals and energy futures showed divergent trends on August 12. Gold trading volume reached 186,126 contracts with open interest at 403,674 contracts, up 23,230 and 3,365 contracts respectively from the prior trading day.

The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a lawsuit on 12 August against President Donald Trump and two White House officials over Truth API, a paid subscription feed that delivers Truth Social posts faster than the general public receives them. The suit, brought in the US District

Samsung Life Insurance reported second-quarter net profit of 689.9 billion won, a 9.1% decline from the same period last year and a 42.7% drop from the previous quarter, the company announced on Aug 13. The earnings miss was driven by one-time costs affecting insurance service profit, which

According to ChainCatcher's Gate market data, the Hang Seng Tech Index surged over 1% in the afternoon of August 13. Lenovo Group (00992.HK) led the gainers with a jump exceeding 16%.

According to Bitget market data, Lenovo Group's Hong Kong-listed shares surged over 12% on Aug 13 afternoon following the release of first-quarter adjusted earnings. The company reported adjusted profit attributable to equity holders rose 176% year-over-year, while AI-related business revenue

According to Yonhapinfomax, Samsung Life Insurance reported consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders of 689 billion won in Q2 2026, down 9.1% year-over-year and 42.7% quarter-over-quarter, falling short of market consensus of 750.8 billion won. Operating profit declined 32% to 622.6 bil

Gold futures rebounded on Aug 12 (local time), closing at $4,467.50 per ounce, up 0.6%, with intraday prices reaching $4,502.70 — the highest level since early June. The rally followed US July inflation and employment data that reduced Federal Reserve rate hike concerns, attracting bargain buyers

According to Newsis, gold futures surged on August 12, closing at $4,467.50 per ounce, up 0.6%, after briefly topping $4,502.70 during the session—the highest in about two months. The rebound was driven by U.S. inflation stabilization and weakening employment data. July CPI rose just 0.1%

According to its financial disclosure on August 13, E-Mart reported Q2 2026 results with significant divergence between its standalone and consolidated performance. On a standalone basis, the company's operating profit surged 64% year-over-year to 25.6 billion Korean won, while revenue

SCK Company, the operator of Starbucks Korea, reported an operating loss in Q2 2026, marking a shift from profitability in the same period last year. According to E-Mart's Q2 2026 earnings data released on the 13th, SCK Company recorded net sales of

Forward Industries (FWDI) reported a $69 million net loss for its fiscal third quarter, or $0.80 per share, driven by writedowns on its Solana (SOL) treasury holdings. The Nasdaq-listed company closed the quarter ending June 30 with more than 7.55 million SOL, and SOL per share climbed 9% from the p