Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Roundtable 100 analysts this week ranked Shopify Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOP) 31 places above Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), placing the e-commerce platform at No. 55 with a score of 59 out of 100 while the Big Tech giant landed at No. 86 with a score of 49. The analysts prioritize growth potential over

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 08:45 on October 8, China's CFETS-NEX yuan liquidity sentiment index reported 50, up 2 points from 16:00 the previous day. Among institutional segments, large banks reported 47, mid-sized and small banks reported 50, and non-bank institutions reported 52, each

According to the Roundtable 100, analysts this week ranked Shopify Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOP) 31 places above Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) in their weekly power ranking of 100 publicly traded technology growth assets. Shopify scored 59 out of 100 and ranks at No. 55, while Apple scored only 49 points and rank

Paradise, Lotte Tour Development, and GKL—South Korea's three major foreigner-only casino operators—saw their stocks hit year-lows in recent trading, with Paradise closing at 9,810 won (down 28.91% in the second half), Lotte Tour Development at 11,280 won (down 20.95%), and GKL at 8,600 won (down 16

The USD/KRW exchange rate traded at 1338.0 won as of 9:06 AM on October 8 in the Seoul foreign exchange market, down 2.4 won from the previous trading day's close, as dollar selling by export companies offset dollar strength driven by eurozone fiscal concerns. Overnight, the dollar index

According to News1, on October 8, LG Energy Solution reported third-quarter operating profit of 756 billion Korean won, up 25.7% year-over-year, with revenue reaching 9.6434 trillion won, a 59% increase and the highest quarterly figure to date. The stock rose 4.09% to 407,000 won in morning

As of October 7, South Korea's three foreign casino operators—Paradise, Lotte Tour Development, and GKL—hit year-to-date lows, declining 28.91%, 20.95%, and 16.67% respectively in the second half of 2026. Paradise closed at 9,810 Korean won, Lotte Tour at 11,280 won, and GKL at 8,600 won. The

According to News1, on October 8, USD/KRW traded at 1,338 won, down 2.4 won from the previous close, as South Korean semiconductor exporters increased dollar selling amid global currency movements. The Dollar Index rose 0.42% to 102.28 overnight, driven by concerns over French fiscal stability and U

KKR stated on the 8th that Korean corporate reform presents a growing investment opportunity as AI-driven semiconductor earnings growth enhances the appeal of Korean stocks. Henry McVay, KKR's Global Macro and Asset Allocation Head and Chief

LG Energy Solution posted Q3 preliminary revenue of 9.6434 trillion won, up 59.0% year-over-year, and operating profit of 756 billion won, up 25.7%, the company announced October 8. The Korean stocks battery maker's profit more than doubled the 339.3 billion won analyst consensus due to expanded

Samsung Asset Management announced on the 8th that it will host the 'Samsung Kodex ETF Investment Webinar' on December 12 at 6 PM via YouTube live broadcast, focusing on 2027 market outlook and ETF investment strategies in a high-interest-rate environment. The webinar is part of 'Korea Premium

According to KKR's Global Macro and Asset Allocation head Henry McVey in an October 8 investment report, South Korean corporate reform has emerged as a significant investment opportunity, complemented by AI-driven semiconductor growth. McVey noted that South Korea warrants greater attention for

According to News 1, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 0.74% to 6,753.46 on the morning of October 8, with foreign investors selling 284.3 billion won worth of shares. Samsung Electronics reported third-quarter operating profit of 10.74 trillion won, up 782.5% year-over-year and exceeding market

According to Financial News, Samsung Asset Management announced on October 8 that it will host an ETF investment webinar on October 12 at 6 p.m. via YouTube Live, with the theme "2027 Market Outlook and ETF Investment Strategy." The webinar, part of Korea Premium Week, will feature presentations

According to Jin10, major global stock indices closed lower on October 7. European markets led declines, with Italy's FTSE MIB index falling 2.44% to close at 50,011.50, while Spain's IBEX 35 dropped 1.63% and Germany's DAX 30 fell 1.26%. In Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declined 0.62% to 24,130

According to Alternative.me, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 64 on October 8, indicating the market remains in a greedy state. The index fell from 71 yesterday, yet both readings indicate greed

Hyundai Motor Securities upgraded Kakao Games to 'buy' from 'neutral' and raised its target price to 13,000 won from 11,000 won, citing new game releases and recovery in South Korea's mobile MMORPG market. Analyst Choi Seung-ho stated the upgrade reflects Kakao Games' preparation of two new mobile M

Shinhan Asset Management's SOL Global DRAM Semiconductor Plus ETF recorded the highest individual investor net buying among newly listed semiconductor ETFs in the second half on its listing day. According to the Korea Exchange, individual investors net purchased approximately 5.8 billion won of the