Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on September 17, 2026, the SEC introduced innovation exemptions for tokenized securities markets, effective through September 17, 2031. The first exemption relieves tokenized securities trading venues from certain exchange definition

According to Odaily Daily, citing Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) retraced to $104 per barrel today, currently trading at $103.99 per barrel with a 24-hour gain of 1.7%.

According to Odaily and MSX.COM data, the U.S. market closed on September 24 with the Dow Jones falling 0.31%, the S&P 500 declining 0.02%, and the Nasdaq rising 0.01%. The VIX fear index rose 3.23%. Among AI-related stocks, Arm led losses with a 7.88% drop, followed by Tetra Tech down 3.61%,

According to SoSoValue data, XRP spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $14.89 million yesterday (September 24), bringing cumulative historical net inflows to $1.763 billion. Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) led with $9.91 million in daily net inflows and now holds $659 million in total historical inflows.

According to SoSoValue, SOL spot ETFs saw $32.81 million in net inflows yesterday (Sept 24, U.S. Eastern Time). Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) led with $27.97 million in single-day inflows, bringing its total net inflows to $1.162 billion. Fidelity Solana Fund ETF (FSOL) added $4.84 million, with

The Nikkei 225 index expanded gains to 1% during today's session on September 25.

Major Korean asset management companies recommended exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and target-date funds (TDFs) on the 25th for investors seeking to invest Chuseok holiday bonuses in stocks and other assets. The firms advised focusing on US index funds, AI semiconductor stocks, monthly dividend

US REITs rebounded after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in September, challenging the traditional market view that rates primarily drive REIT returns. The Fed increased the policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00% on the 16th, marking the first hike in 3 years and 2 months. The FTSE

According to Jin10, spot gold and silver rose intraday on September 25, with gold hitting $4,290 per troy ounce, up 0.36% on the day. Silver rose above $64 per ounce, gaining 0.24% intraday.

A Korea Capital Market Institute researcher warned on the 25th that rising US Treasury yields could affect South Korea. Kang Hyun-joo, senior researcher, stated in a report that the US 10-year Treasury yield hovering near 5% may transmit to domestic markets through interest rate increases, won

Micron Technology will announce its fiscal year Q4 earnings on the 30th, with Daishin Securities forecasting the results will determine the direction of semiconductor stocks after the Chuseok holiday. The US memory semiconductor company's report, released ahead of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix re

According to Money Today, South Korean hedge funds delivered strong August returns as of September 25, with Life Growth Engagement General Private Investment Trust No.2 topping rankings at 112.1%. Eight funds posted monthly returns exceeding 30%, including Hastings Volcano at 70.7%, DS Benefit W at

According to asset managers in South Korea, on Sept 25 ahead of the Chuseok holiday, major fund operators recommended investment strategies combining U.S. benchmark indices, AI semiconductor stocks, monthly dividend funds,

According to Daeshin Securities, Micron will report Q4 fiscal results on September 30, with market expectations at $52 billion in revenue and earnings per share of $32.5-33. As the memory chip maker reports ahead of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, its earnings serve as a key gauge for the

According to Yahoo Finance and Starbucks' official announcement, the coffee chain is closing 250 stores across North America this week, reducing its regional footprint by approximately 1% as CEO Brian Niccol accelerates company transformation efforts. In a letter to employees on Thursday

According to Bitwise CEO, investors have converted approximately $70 million in spot cryptocurrency assets into Bitwise ETF products year-to-date through the third quarter, according to data shared on X platform. While not all investors prefer ETFs over spot holdings, interest in these products

Korean credit card companies expanded overseas funding in September as domestic card bond rates exceeded 4.6% for the first time since November 2023. The AA+ grade 3-year card bond rate reached 4.642% this month, rising over 60 basis points from around 4.0% at the end of the first quarter.

According to SoSoValue data cited by PANews, Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) saw net inflows of $4.7749 million yesterday (Sept 24, Eastern Time), marking the sole HYPE spot ETF with positive flows on the day. BHYP's historical net inflows have reached $149 million to date, with the broader HYPE spo

Japan's 40-year government bond yield rose 5.5 basis points to 4.255%, marking a continued upward movement in longer-duration Japanese debt rates.