Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

South Korea's KOSPI index fell to 6,866.38 this morning (August 28), down 45.99 points or 0.67%, despite overnight strength in U.S. technology stocks led by Nvidia. Domestic semiconductor heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined, weighing on the benchmark index.

According to Jin10, South Korea's KOSPI index (South Korea's benchmark equity index) fell 66.15 points, or 0.96%, to 6,846.22 on August 28 at 9:13 a.m., driven by net selling pressure from institutions and foreign investors. Institutions and foreign investors sold net 116.5

According to Han Korea Investment Securities analyst Lee Choong-jae, President Donald Trump is restricting foreign power equipment from the U.S. power grid on national security grounds. Chinese batteries are now facing likely exclusion from the U.S. data center energy storage system (ESS) market,

Malaysian palm oil futures are expected to open higher on Friday, August 28, according to market reports. The move follows strength in crude oil markets, with Brent crude rising more than 2% after the U.S.

Dollar Tree and Dollar General reported increased store traffic and same-store sales during Q2 (May-July) as inflation, rising gas prices, and economic uncertainty drove consumers across all income levels to seek value at dollar stores. Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos stated that financial

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, saw its stock surge on May 27 as Bitcoin prices rebounded. According to 24/7 Wall Street, MicroStrategy's stock gained 11.54% to close at $137.40, outperforming mining company Marathon Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA), which

According to New York Times, Dollar General and Dollar Tree reported stronger-than-expected Q2 results on August 27, with same-store sales rising 3.5% and 3.7% respectively. Dollar General achieved its fifth consecutive quarter of customer traffic growth at 2%, while Dollar Tree saw a 0.4%

According to 24/7 Wall Street, Strategy (MSTR), the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, saw its stock surge 11.54% to $137.40 on Aug 27 as Bitcoin rebounded 3% intraday. Marathon Holdings (MARA), a mining company, gained 5.79% to $11.87 the same day. Strategy's larger gain reflects its

According to its official statement on August 27, Charles Schwab announced plans to expand its Schwab Crypto trading service by adding SOL (Solana), AVAX (Avalanche), and LINK (Chainlink) within the coming months. The service, which launched in May, currently supports Bitcoin and Ethereum trading.

According to Bitwise CEO on X, approximately $100 million in new capital flowed into the company's U.S. exchange-traded products overnight. Solana received $40 million, leading the inflows, followed by Bitcoin ($22 million), Hyperliquid ($20 million), XRP ($12 million), and Ethereum ($1.4 million).

According to Reuters, Marvell Technology on August 27 forecasted third-quarter revenue of $3.15 billion (plus or minus 5 percent), above Wall Street estimates, driven by strong demand for its AI data center chips. Adjusted earnings are expected at $1.10 per share. The chipmaker reported second-quart

According to ChainCatcher, citing Crypto Briefing, the U.S. Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has listed 21Shares' Polkadot Staking ETF on its official registry with ticker TDOT. The company renamed the fund from "21Shares Polkadot ETF" to "21Shares Polkadot Staking ETF" effective

The Bank of Korea announced IT operational procedures on the previous day afternoon to prepare for potential system failures during 24-hour won international settlement operations. The procedures establish emergency response protocols for technical disruptions and natural disasters that could

Hanwha Asset Management announced on the 28th a significant reduction in total expense ratios for two S&P 500 ETFs, lowering fees to 0.0062% annually for both hedged and unhedged products. The fee cuts respond to expanding long-term investment demand as the S&P 500 index continues setting record

According to Hanhwa Asset Management, on August 28, the company slashed total fees on two S&P 500 ETFs to 0.0062% annually. The PLUS S&P 500 (unhedged) ETF dropped from 0.07% to 0.0062%, while the PLUS S&P 500 (H) (currency-hedged) product fell from 0.30% to 0.0062%. The unified fee structure

According to Yonhapinfomax, Bank of Korea announced on August 28 the establishment of IT operating procedures for its 24-hour won international settlement network. The procedures, disclosed ahead of the system's pilot launch in September, outline emergency protocols for system failures and

The US government is reviewing the implementation of tariffs on imported semiconductors, according to a Politico report. The consideration comes as the US spent $48 billion on semiconductor imports last year, representing 1.4% of total US imports. The potential tariff policy faces scrutiny amid

Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened lower on Friday, August 28, falling 103.36 points, or 0.16%, to 66,028.62.

According to NXT, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined around 1% in pre-market trading on Aug 28, as of 8:34 a.m. local time. The decline came despite Nvidia surging over 8% overnight on the New York Stock Exchange, as gains from the previous day's earnings expectations were already reflected i

According to Odaily, crypto miner IREN reported Q4 FY2026 revenue of $137 million, falling short of the $157 million analyst consensus. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $19.2 million, approximately 53% below expectations, and shares declined over 8% in after-hours trading. The company, which is