Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Nasdaq futures climbed 0.3% during early Asia-Pacific trading on Friday, with technology stocks showing broad strength. Intel surged 4.5%, Oracle gained 2%, and AMD rose 1.4%, while Tesla rebounded 1.1%. Micron

According to Jin10, on July 24 (Friday), various major currency pairs will see market activity. The market data visualization tracks the performance dynamics of key forex pairs for the trading session.

According to Jin10 data tracking on July 24, U.S.-Iran tensions escalated significantly with the U.S. deploying B-1 bombers and both sides exchanging military strikes. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed to have targeted U.S. military positions in Kuwait and Qatar, while warning that any

According to GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund rebalanced its geographic allocation for the fiscal year ending March 31. Exposure to the Americas rose to 53% from 49% year-over-year, while Asia-Pacific exposure declined to 22% from 24%. The fund's exposure to Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) has dropped by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, on July 23, the Trump administration maintained South Korea on its currency watchlist. The move was included in a semi-annual report on macroeconomic and exchange rate policies of major trading partners submitted to Congress. South Korea remained among

Brent crude oil surged past $100 per barrel on July 23 as Middle East tensions escalated following Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed Yemeni group claimed responsibility for striking two Saudi oil tankers attempting to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb

According to Korea Exchange, SK Eternics, a renewable energy developer, surged 101% in one month, reaching 80,600 won on July 23, rising 30% from the previous trading day. Over the same period, SK Hynix fell 34.26% to 1.919 million won from 2.919 million won, while Samsung Electronics

Bitcoin rose 4.4% to $65,000 this week as softer June inflation data lifted crypto sentiment, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.9% and the S&P 500 declined 1.6%. The crypto market gained 1.7% to $2.31 trillion, according to data from DWF Labs, signaling a brief break from its typical correlation

Korean retail investors engaged in extreme directional betting on leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds during recent volatile market conditions, with trading volumes concentrated in opposite-direction SK Hynix products. On the 20th, KODEX SK Hynix single-stock leveraged ETF recorded trading v

SK E&C, a South Korean renewable energy developer, surged over 55% in July, closing at 80,600 won on the 23rd with a 30.00% single-day gain — a record high. The rally occurred as the KOSPI index fell from mid-8,000s to early 7,000s during the same period. The surge was driven by a renewed Middle

Hyundai Department Store, Lotte Shopping, and Shinsegae stocks declined on the 23rd after reaching price peaks last month, with Hyundai Department Store closing at 139,600 won (up 0.36%), Lotte Shopping falling 4.61%, and Shinsegae dropping 3,000 won (0.55%). The declines followed a period when the

According to Korea Exchange data on July 23, South Korea's top three department store chains—Hyundai Department Store, Lotte Shopping, and Shinsegae—declined sharply this month after hitting peaks in June. Hyundai Department Store fell 31.31%

According to Korean media on July 23, SK Ecognics, a renewable energy developer, surged 55% in July and hit an all-time high of 80,600 won (up 30%) on July 22, significantly outperforming the KOSPI index. The rally was driven by a rebound in international oil prices as Middle East tensions

According to Economist, on July 20, South Korean retail investors placed simultaneous bets on both rising and falling prices for SK Hynix-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with KODEX SK Hynix Leverage recording 4.2899 trillion Korean won in daily trading volume and SOL SK Hynix Inverse 2X

According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, South Korea's second-largest asset manager Mirae Asset Global Investments disclosed an increase in its Strategy stock holdings. The firm purchased an additional 25,573 shares valued at $2.42 million and now holds a total of 135,951 shares worth $12.87 million. Mir

According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, HedgeEye has launched Democratic and Republican prediction ETFs. Each fund will continuously track the electoral performance of each party in U.S. federal

Korea Exchange plans to launch after-market ETF trading from September, allowing transactions between 4pm and 8pm, while alternative exchange NXT will start pre-market and after-market ETF trading from November. The expansion comes as the Korean ETF market capitalization exceeds 500 trillion won,

US stocks fell across all three major indices on April 23 (local time), with the Nasdaq declining 2.15%, the S&P 500 dropping 1.21%, and the Dow slipping 0.97%. The decline was driven by renewed concerns over AI investment bubbles and escalating fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Investor

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea will expand ETF trading hours starting September, allowing transactions during aftermarket hours (4 PM to 8 PM) in addition to the current 3:30 PM closing. The alternative exchange Nextrade plans to introduce both pre-market (8 AM to 8:50 AM) and aftermarket