Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bank Indonesia maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.75% on September 23, aligning with market expectations.

KOSPI closed at 7080.92 on September 23, rising 63.01 points or 0.90% from the previous trading session. Institutional investors purchased 318.9 billion won net while retail investors sold 1.4405 trillion won and foreign investors offloaded 510.7 billion won ahead of the Chuseok holiday. The

European natural gas futures fell 3.7% on Wednesday (Sept. 23), trading near three-week lows amid concerns over low inventory levels ahead of the end of the refilling season. Market sentiment shifted following signals that U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks are advancing, lifting expectations for a

According to KB Securities, the company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Securitize, a global tokenization platform, and the Optimism Foundation on September 23 to jointly develop tokenized securities

According to FnGuide, South Korean securities analysts upgraded target prices for 142 stocks in September through the 23rd, while downgrading 125, with construction and cosmetics sectors gaining support. Construction stocks led gains, driven by data center and nuclear power projects. Daewoo

According to Yonhapnews, the South Korean won fell to 1,340 against the US dollar on September 23 before rebounding to approach 1,360 by late afternoon. The USD/KRW rate closed at 1,358.4 won as of 3:30 p.m., up 0.2 won from the previous session's same time. News of resumed US-Iran negotiations at

According to Li Xinyang, head of Li Auto's product line, the company has adjusted the launch date of its 2026 i6 model from late September to late October. The delivery start time remains unchanged at early November. The adjustment was made to avoid prolonged waiting periods for users after

According to Jason Calacanis, the early Uber investor expects four autonomy stocks to be acquired within 24 months and deliver a 2x return on his combined investment. He has bought small positions in WeRide (WRD), Pony.ai (PONY), Lucid Group (LCID) and Rivian Automotive (RIVN), citing "massive

According to Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi on September 22, Ukraine has suspended grain exports through Black Sea ports due to port blockades. In a video statement, Vysotskyi said grain exports from the Odesa region have halted completely as of that date, according to CCTV

France's September composite PMI initial reading came in at 51.2, significantly exceeding the forecast of 48.7 and the previous month's 48.5, according to the latest economic data.

According to Everbright Bank, over 10 Chinese banks have announced halting the agency of Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) personal precious metals trading starting October 19. The halt was initiated by SGE itself, as reported by insiders. Personal precious metals spot deferred trading, a key business be

France's services PMI came in at 51.4 in September, beating expectations of 48.3 and the previous reading of 48, according to the preliminary data release.

Galaxy Research identified four Bitcoin wallets that moved 1,971 BTC worth approximately $171 million between 6 September and 22 September, with the coins untouched since 2016. The BTC was originally purchased for around $652, representing gains of roughly 12,000%. Ki Young Ju, founder of

Nasdaq approved Pyth, a decentralized data distribution network, as an external distributor of Nasdaq Basic on September 23, 2026. Nasdaq Basic is Nasdaq's proprietary real-time quote and trade product for U.S. equities. The approval allows clients of Pyth's Data Marketplace to license Nasdaq Basic

According to Galaxy Research, four Bitcoin wallets moved 1,971 BTC worth $171 million between September 6 and 22, 2026. The coins had remained untouched since 2016, when they were purchased for around $652 each, representing gains of approximately 12,000%. Meanwhile, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded m

According to BlockBeats, on September 23, the U.S. Treasury Department is studying moving part of its General Account (TGA) cash into private repo markets. TGA currently holds nearly $1 trillion, though specific amounts and frequency remain undetermined. If implemented, treasury cash would flow

According to CryptoNews, 21shares launched a regulated Zcash exchange-traded product (ETP) on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Paris on September 22. The physically backed product gives investors exposure to ZEC without requiring them to hold the cryptocurrency directly. Both 21shares' ETP and

Pyth, a decentralized data distribution network, has been approved today (September 23, 2026) as an external distributor of Nasdaq Basic through its Data Marketplace, according to official announcements. Clients of Pyth's platform will now be able to license Nasdaq Basic directly from Nasdaq and acc

According to Jin10 and Shanghai Futures Exchange data released on September 23, most metal futures warehouse inventories decreased on the day. Aluminum warehouse inventories fell 12,067 tons to 157,328 tons, marking the largest decline among major contracts. Copper, zinc, lead, nickel, and tin inven