Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Mirae Asset Securities, Samsung Electronics topped net purchases among high-net-worth investors today, September 23, rallying to 281,500 won, up 1.8% from the previous session's closing price of 276,500 won. If Samsung Electronics closes above 280,000 won, it will reclaim the 280,000-wo

The US Treasury yield curve flattened sharply overnight as the 10-year and 2-year bond spread narrowed to 22 basis points, down from nearly 75bp in February, according to data reported by Yonhap Infomax. Bond strategists attribute the rapid compression to rising 2-year yields driven by market

Seoul's bond market experienced significant volatility the day before the 23rd as unconfirmed rumors about 20-year treasury bond issuance methods spread among participants. The Ministry of Economy and Finance later confirmed no募集-style issuance would occur this month, debunking the speculation.

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, in a recent assessment, the Australian Securities Exchange's clearing and settlement facilities were rated as compliant or largely compliant in most individual standards evaluated. However, the RBA noted that the facilities fell short of its

According to Blackstone President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray, on September 20 the firm disclosed internal AI investment data during a speech to over 100 global top-tier investors. Blackstone compared the current AI era to the industrial revolution period of 1870-1900, arguing the

President Donald Trump disclosed over 1,100 securities transactions executed on his behalf during July, according to a filing reported on September 22 (local time) by CNBC. The transactions included sales of up to $25 million each in Microsoft and Amazon stocks. The disclosure covers 1,156 total tra

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 23, Seoul's bond market experienced significant volatility after an unverified rumor spread that the government would include 20-year Treasury notes in its current subscription-based issuance. The 20-year benchmark Treasury yield surged sharply amid the

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 23, the spread between U.S. 10-year and 2-year Treasury yields narrowed to 22 basis points overnight, down sharply from nearly 75bp in February. While a yield curve inversion is traditionally viewed as a recession signal, bond strategists argue the current si

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced on September 22 that it had privately purchased approximately 1.237 million shares of Circle Class A common stock. The transaction was completed on September 17 and disclosed in SEC filings. Binance also signed a new five-year commercial agreement under which it will promote USDC across its global platforms, with a particular focus on emerging markets. Stock Transaction Details: SEC Filing Discloses $80.84 Per Share and 1.237 Millio

Fourteen stocks listed on South Korea's KOSPI and KOSDAQ exchanges showed target price divergence rates exceeding 100% as of May 22, up from zero stocks on May 6, according to financial data provider FnGuide. The divergence rate measures the difference between current stock price and average

According to Guru Club, SoftBank Group launched a high-yield bond issuance today (September 23) totaling $100 billion to fund artificial intelligence investments. The offering includes $1 billion in 3.5-year

Top-performing investors at Mirae Asset Securities net-bought Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDI, and Naver on May 23, with Samsung Electronics leading purchases as of 11am. Samsung Electronics traded at 281,500 won, up 1.8% from

LG CNS, KT Cloud, and IA have launched customized AI datacenter infrastructure solutions as artificial intelligence applications expand from large-scale model training to inference and industrial site analysis. LG CNS introduced container-type AI datacenter 'AI Box' and GPU/NPU service platform

According to Guru Club, lithium carbonate futures contract declined 2% on September 23, trading at 130,460 yuan per ton.

According to Kpler shipping tracker data, on Tuesday (Sept 23), only three vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz, below four transits the previous day and the 10-day average of 15 vessels. The three ships, including one Panama-type tanker, were all exiting the strait. Meanwhile, an empty

According to F&Guide, as of September 22, 14 listed South Korean stocks showed target price discrepancies exceeding 100% compared to actual trading prices. Korean Carbon led with a 136.01% gap, followed by Hyundai Rotem (127.01%), OCI Holdings (128.72%), and HD Hyundai Marine Engine (121.96%).

The Kaohsiung Baipu Industrial Park officially held the groundbreaking ceremony for its development project on September 21. TSMC will establish its first advanced packaging equipment verification platform here. This marks the first time TSMC has located an advanced packaging equipment verification base outside its mass-production system, and it will introduce a “mini-loop” modular critical-process verification line. Once the park is fully developed, it is expected to generate approximately NT$3

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said spectrum is the key asset in the company's proposed acquisition of Iridium Communications, drawing comparisons to similar investments by SpaceX and Amazon. Beck made the comments in an MTS interview ahead of Thursday's shareholder vote on the deal, which Rocket Lab

According to Kpler data cited by Jin10 on September 23, Asian crude oil imports climbed to 23.96 million barrels per day in September, marking the highest level since Iran tensions escalated, up from 23.38 million barrels per day in August and the highest since February. Imports from the Middle

According to Shanghai Steel Union, battery-grade lithium carbonate (MMLC) prices fell to 132,750 yuan per ton in early trading on September 23, down 250 yuan per ton from the previous day's 4:30 PM closing price.