Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

South Korea's National Pension Service achieved a 27.22% return in the first half of 2026, driven by strong performance in domestic and overseas stock markets. The fund's assets reached 1,866 trillion won as of June 30, 2026, according to an announcement by the NPS Fund Management Headquarters on

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's Kospi index fell 1.33% to 6,820.78 points in early trading on August 28, reversing part of the previous day's 1.53% gain. The Kosdaq index declined 0.55% to 833.06 points. Foreign

HashKey Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong-listed digital-asset group, reported unaudited revenue of HK$342.5 million (US$43.7 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 20.6% from a year earlier. Gross profit rose 12.5%

According to Jin10 Futures, overnight oil prices rose on August 28 as fuel oil cost support remained solid. Tight supply for some resources is expected to benefit refineries in raising prices, with the market maintaining elevated quote levels and downstream buyers focusing on spot

According to Goldman Sachs, the Persian Gulf region is currently exporting approximately 15-16 million barrels per day of oil. While this remains 7-8 million barrels per day below pre-war levels, it marks an increase of 5-6 million barrels per day from March's low point. The bank estimates that oil

Wall Street consensus forecasts Micron (MU) stock price will reach $1,556.55 by year-end 2026, representing approximately 69% upside from current levels. According to TipRanks data, 30 of 31 analysts rate the stock as "buy," with an overall consensus rating of "strong buy." Motley Fool

Nvidia stock surged 8.74% on August 27 (local time) following the AI chip leader's earnings announcement that exceeded market expectations, according to New York stock market data. The company's market capitalization increased by approximately $442 billion

According to The Block, Evernorth, XRP's treasury company, announced that its SEC S-4 form related to the merger with Armada has become effective, advancing its Nasdaq listing process.

South Korea's National Growth Fund approved a 3,500 billion won capital increase for Wonik Robotics on the 27th, with 1,500 billion won from the Advanced Strategic Industry Fund and 2,000 billion won from private investors. Wonik Robotics, a robotics and AI automation developer, is an unlisted

The KOSPI declined 1.12% to 6834.68 as of 9:08 AM on the 28th, despite NVIDIA's 8.7% surge overnight following strong earnings. The Korean benchmark index opened down 0.95% at 6846.54, with foreign investors selling 149.9 billion won and institutions offloading 192.8 billion won worth of shares. The

South Korean asset managers finalized their decision not to participate in exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading on Korea Exchange's aftermarket, which opens next month on the 14th with trading hours from 4pm to 8pm. Asset management company CEOs reached consensus at an asset management association

The KOSPI declined on the 28th, opening 0.95% lower at 6846.54 and falling to the 6810 range during trading. Foreign investors sold 807 billion won and institutions sold 1232 billion won as of 9:21 AM, while individual investors bought 1086 billion won. The decline occurred despite overnight gains i

The KOSPI index opened down 65.83 points (0.95%) at 6846.54 on May 28, as news that the US administration is considering tariffs on imported semiconductors weighed on sentiment. The decline occurred despite overnight gains in US technology stocks, as NVIDIA's positive earnings had already been

According to industry sources, on August 28, South Korean asset managers confirmed they will not participate in ETF trading on Korea Exchange's aftermarket set to launch September 14. Asset managers cited difficulties in securing liquidity providers and concerns over price divergence from spot marke

According to Yonhapnews, on July 28, South Korea's state-run National Growth Fund approved equity investments in seven companies, including roboticist Woonjin Robotics, with direct funding of 150 billion Korean won through convertible preferred shares. Woonjin Robotics, a non-listed

According to Korea Economic Daily, Samsung BioLogics announced today (August 28) a 3 trillion won capital raise, prompting the stock to plunge 6.96% to 1.495 million won in early trading. The company said it will issue approximately 2.27 million new

According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Strive CEO Matt Cole predicted on August 28 that Bitcoin could break $500,000 per coin within 4–5 years. Cole stated that the U.S. dollar is continuously depreciating and

According to Chosun Biz, SK Hynix's NAND flash memory conversion has fallen behind rivals, with 176-layer products still accounting for roughly 50% of output as of Q2 2026. Samsung has completed its transition to 236-layer as its primary offering, while Micron's 232-layer accounts for 53% and YMTC r

According to SoSoValue data, HYPE spot ETFs saw net inflows of $24.421 million on August 27. Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) led with $23.219 million in single-day inflows, bringing its historical total to $149 million. HYPE spot ETF assets under management reached $467 million as of press

According to Bitwise, the Solana staking ETF BSOL recorded $126 million in trading volume on August 27, setting an all-time daily record. Over the past seven trading days, BSOL accumulated $500 million in total trading volume. Solana (SOL) traded at $108.8 at the time of