Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhapnews, Time Portfolio announced on September 23 that its TIME Korea Plus Dividend Active ETF will distribute a total of 1.0% in September, combining 0.5% regular monthly dividend and 0.5% special distribution. This marks the third special distribution in 2026, following payouts in

According to company announcement on September 22, Animoca Brands and Currenc Group suspended reverse merger talks, citing misalignment on deal timeline with both parties' goals. The Hong Kong-based digital asset investment company had initiated merger discussions in late 2025 with the goal of

According to Yonhapinfomax, Foxconn Singapore issued 101.9 billion yen in Euroyen bonds this month, with Korea Development Bank (KDB) serving as lead underwriter alongside Mizuho Securities and Nomura Securities. The issuance comprised two tranches: 65.7 billion yen in 3-year

Korea Venture Capital Association issued a statement on the 23rd welcoming the appointment of Lee So-young as the new Minister of SMEs and Startups, urging proactive policy measures to activate exit markets and expand private capital inflows. The association cited Lee's track record during

Innodata Inc. (INOD) stock jumped nearly 15% on Tuesday, marking its best day since mid-May, after Hunterbrook research alleged the data company may be training Meta's Muse assistant. Hunterbrook Capital disclosed a long position in the stock. The rally followed months of decline from a June high ne

According to Hunterbrook Media, Innodata Inc. (INOD) stock jumped 15% on Tuesday after the research firm tied the data company to Meta's newly launched Muse assistant. INOD closed at $69.97, up $8.92 from the previous day, marking its best day since mid-May. Hunterbrook estimated Meta is Innodata's

According to Guru Club, on Sept 23, Taiwan's stock market set a new all-time high with gains of 65% year-to-date, vying for the top performer globally. In the U.S., the Nasdaq also reached fresh record levels, with Muse-concept stocks continuing their upward momentum. Meanwhile, crude oil

The USD-KRW exchange rate traded in the late 1,350 won range on September 23 as US and Iran delegations held a meeting at the UN General Assembly. At 6am in the foreign exchange market, the USD-KRW rate stood at 1,356.50 won, down 1.70 won from the previous Seoul market close of 1,358.20 won. The wo

According to Argentina's Foreign Ministry statement, on September 22, Argentina lodged a formal protest with the British embassy, objecting to extended oil and gas exploration licenses in the disputed Falkland Islands region supported by the UK. Argentina's government said unilateral resource

According to Jin10, CBOT soybean oil futures closed down 1.4% on September 23, tracking a decline in international crude oil markets. Traders noted that lower crude oil prices triggered unwinding of crush spread trades (buying soybean oil and selling soybean meal), pressuring the soybean oil market.

According to overseas brokers, USD/KRW 1-month NDF fell to 1,353.30 won on September 23, declining 4.70 won from Seoul forex market's previous close of 1,358.20 won. The decline came as U.S. President Donald Trump initially hardened rhetoric on Iran at the UN General Assembly, then signaled

According to Crypto Briefing, Bitcoin Cash surged 28% over the past 24 hours, reaching intraday highs near $330-347 with a market cap of $6-7 billion and trading volumes exceeding $1 billion. The rally was triggered by CME Group's announcement to launch Bitcoin Cash futures contracts on

Yuanta Securities raised its price target for Samsung Electronics stocks to 630,000 won from 530,000 won on the 23rd while maintaining a 'buy' rating. Analyst Baek Gil-hyun projects the company's Q3-Q4 consolidated operating profit at 99.86 trillion won, up 720.8% year-over-year, driven by memory se

NH Investment & Securities raised its target price for LG Household & Health Care stocks to 330,000 won from 300,000 won on the 23rd, while forecasting that the company's Q3 and Q4 earnings will fall short of market expectations. Analyst Jung Ji-yoon cited the near-completion of non-core business

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted gains in pre-market trading on the 23rd, the last trading day before the Chuseok holiday, according to Nexttrade data at 8:15 AM. Samsung Electronics traded at 283,000 won, up 2.35% from the previous close of 276,500 won, while SK Hynix rose 3.1% to 1,897,000

Hugel is transitioning its US botulinum toxin sales model to a direct distribution system, which Daishin Securities expects will result in a 41% decline in Q3 operating profit due to inventory repurchase from distributor Benev. The brokerage maintained a 'Buy' rating but lowered its target

Daewon Pharmaceutical (ticker 003220) is projected to record 147.8 billion won in Q3 revenue with a 1.2 billion operating loss, according to Sangsangin Securities estimates released on the 23rd. The pharmaceutical company's health functional food division achieved 48 billion won in H1 sales,

According to a Hyundai Securities report on September 23, Samsung Electronics' significant shareholder return expansion will create a dividend trickle-down effect across affiliated companies and boost the broader KOSPI market. Samsung Electronics announced plans for total shareholder returns of 90 t

According to SK Securities analyst Huh Sun-jae on September 23, T-Robotics is forecast to achieve 2027 revenue of 98.3 billion won and operating profit of 7.1 billion won, as vacuum robot shipments recover, ESS business expands, and humanoid robot deployment begins. T-Robotics secured new ESS

According to Korean Investment Securities on September 23, the brokerage maintained its buy rating on Dalba Global with a target price of 300,000 Korean won, as third-quarter operating profit is expected to reach 33.7 billion won, up 102% year-over-year and exceeding market expectations by 3%. The s