Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The Bank of Korea (BOK) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) are reviewing follow-up measures based on their joint foreign exchange market inspection conducted in June, according to a parliamentary submission disclosed on September 14. The inspection targeted major banks handling foreign

The Economic Times reported on September 14 that the possibility of an IPO for Tata Sons, the holding company of India’s largest industrial conglomerate, the Tata Group, has increased significantly. According to multiple investment bankers and valuation experts, the potential IPO could be valued between 9 trillion and 12.5 trillion rupees. The Overall value of the Tata Group’s portfolio is approximately 15 trillion to 16 trillion rupees, while its listed holdings carry a 41-45% holding company d

According to the Bank of Korea (BOK), on September 14, the central bank and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) are reviewing follow-up measures from a joint inspection of the foreign exchange market conducted June 10–19. The inspection focused on spot forex trading practices and internal

Last week, Apple Inc. unveiled its foldable iPhone Duo at a starting price of $1,999, with iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models priced at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively due to rising component costs. Oracle raised its fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings outlook to $8.10 with revenue of at least $90 billion, f

According to Yonhap Infomax, on September 10, a deputy governor of the Bank of Korea stated the central bank is reestimating its neutral interest rate and potential growth rate. The BOK previously estimated the long-term neutral rate at minus 0.2% to 1.3%, which translates to a nominal neutral rate

Seoul forex dealers forecast on September 14 that the USD-KRW exchange rate could test the 1,330 won range despite US monetary tightening concerns. US August core Consumer Price Index (CPI) exceeded market expectations, raising Federal Reserve September rate hike probability, but the market is

The Bank of Korea is expected to revise its neutral interest rate estimate upward, with the announcement unlikely before December at the earliest. The timing depends on Statistics Korea's population projections for 2025, scheduled for release in December, as demographic forecasts are a key input for

According to Seoul forex dealers on September 14, the dollar-won exchange rate is expected to decline toward the 1,330 won level despite stronger-than-expected U.S. core CPI data and growing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in September. The one-month USD/KRW in the New York NDF

According to the Bank of Canada's May 2026 report released on September 14, the estimated upper bound of the U.S. nominal neutral interest rate was raised to 3.50%, from the previous 3.25%, with the lower bound increased to 2.50% from 2.25%. The midpoint of the new range stands at 3.00%, aligning wi

Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) experienced significant price increases recently, with Brent crude reported at $101.21 per barrel and WTI at $96.05 per barrel, reflecting the highest levels since late May. The surge followed U.S.-Iran strikes and is attributed to reduced oil

Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline, a key oil export route that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude oil prices towards $108 per barrel. The closure is expected to tighten near-term oil supply, as the pipeline has a capacity of up to 7 million barrels per day. Prior to th

Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz has been largely closed to liquefied natural gas shipments, affecting approximately 20% of global LNG supply. The disruption has added an estimated $7 billion to Asian import costs. Qatar, the world's largest LNG

Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices have surged recently amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude was reported at $101.21 per barrel while WTI stood at $96.05, marking the highest levels since late May. The price increases are

According to China's National Bureau of Statistics, among 50 key producer goods tracked in early September versus late August, 37 rose in price, 9 fell, and 4 remained unchanged. Pork prices climbed 0.9% to 11.0 yuan

South Korea's foreign exchange market recorded minimal late-night trading activity during its first two months under a 24-hour trading regime, according to data the Bank of Korea submitted to National Assembly member Ahn Sang-hoon. Between July 6 and August 31, transactions during the 2 AM to 6 AM w

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices surged 14.9% in early September 2026 compared to late August, reaching 6,851.2 yuan per ton. The data was derived from monitoring 50 key production materials across nine categories in China's circulation

Henrik Zeberg, macro strategist at Swissblock Investment Company, predicted on the 13th (local time) that US stocks will peak before year-end and crash, with a recession arriving by the end of next year. According to Business Insider (BI), Zeberg stated the scenario will resemble the year 2000,

According to data submitted by the Bank of Korea to the National Assembly on September 14, overnight trading in South Korea's foreign exchange market remains minimal two months after the shift to 24-hour operations. Between July 6 and August 31, average daily dollar-won interbank spot trading

According to Jin10, the 18th BRICS summit opened on Saturday and passed a 45-page New Delhi Declaration supporting a payment architecture designed to reduce reliance on U.S. dollar-denominated transactions and bypass Western financial systems for cross-border trade. The framework includes BRICS

As of 9:30 Beijing time on September 14, WTI crude oil futures rose 2.76% and U.S. natural gas futures advanced 2.01% according to international energy futures market data.