Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Russian Consulate, the first crew members of the 'Unity' oil tanker detained in India will return home on October 31, with the remaining crew expected to follow in early November.

The USD-KRW exchange rate fell 2.50 won to 1,334.30 won as of 3:30 PM on October 30th in the Seoul foreign exchange market, erasing all intraday gains. The decline marked the second consecutive day of weakening as exporter hedging flows, foreign investor net selling in dollar futures, and KOSPI weak

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's government bond yields fell sharply on Oct 30, with the 3-year yield declining 5.1 basis points to 3.715% and the 10-year yield dropping 7.3 basis points to 4.008%. The decline reflected a global risk-off sentiment triggered by overnight U.S. stock losses an

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD-KRW exchange rate fell to 1,334.30 on October 30, down 2.50 from the previous close, marking a second consecutive day of weakness. Foreign investors sold 1.6 trillion won in equities and nearly 20,000 USD futures contracts, while exporters increased dollar

According to BIT Stock Platform data, Intel (INTC) shares fell 25.8% in premarket trading to $68.32 on October 30, with the decline expanding significantly from earlier market indications.

According to Japan's Ministry of Finance, the country did not intervene in the foreign exchange market during the period from September 29 to October 28.

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo stated on the 30th that Japan's inflation rate has reached the BOJ's 2% target, while emphasizing that upside risks to inflation remain significant. Speaking at a press conference following the

According to FINMA, Switzerland's first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Bitcoin Fund ETF, received regulatory approval on October 20 and is set to debut on the SIX Swiss Exchange in November under ticker BBIT. The approval marks a major milestone for direct Bitcoin ETF access in Switzerland.

According to Sh수협 Bank, for the first nine months of 2026, the bank reported pretax net income of 288.2 billion won, up 0.7% year-over-year. Total assets reached 692 trillion won, an increase of 58 trillion won from year-end 2025. The subsidiary Sh수협 Asset Management posted 40 billion won in pretax

Eurozone unemployment reached 6.5% in September, exceeding the forecasted 6.4% and rising from the previous 6.4% in August, marking a 0.1 percentage point increase month-over-month.

According to Jin10, Kioxia reported Q2 operating profit of 1.99 trillion yen, exceeding market expectations of 1.95 trillion yen, with net profit of 1.36 trillion yen. The company guided Q3 operating profit at 2.00 trillion yen and announced an interim dividend of 90 yen per

According to QCP Capital, the U.S. Federal Reserve voted 10-2 to maintain policy rates at 3.75%-4.00% in October, with Chair Powell declining to commit to future rate paths and reaffirming opposition to forward guidance. The Fed announced that one scheduled meeting in 2027 and two in 2028 will

Eurozone third-quarter GDP expanded 0.6% quarter-on-quarter on a preliminary basis, exceeding the consensus forecast of 0.2% and matching the previous quarter's 0.6% growth rate.

Italy's harmonized consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.1% month-on-month in October's preliminary reading, according to official data released today. The result exceeded economist expectations of 0.3% growth and matched the previous month's 2.1% reading.

Eurostat released preliminary data showing Eurozone third-quarter GDP grew 1.2% year-over-year on October 30, beating market expectations of 1.0% and matching the prior quarter's reading.

Italy's consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.7% month-over-month in October, exceeding the forecast of 0.1% and matching the previous month's reading. The larger-than-expected increase suggests persistent inflationary pressures in the eurozone's third-largest

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's 1-year FX swap points rose 0.30 won from opening levels to close at -14.30 won on October 30. The 6-month contract gained 0.20 won to -6.50 won, while the 3-month contract advanced 0.10 won to -3.00 won. Overnight and tomorrow-next swaps closed at -0.080 wo

According to China Securities Regulatory Commission, SEC Chairman Wu Qing held a party committee meeting on October 30 to study the implementation of the Party's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenary Session. The meeting called for strengthening efforts to stabilize markets and expectations,

Kioxia forecasted third quarter operating profit of 2.00 trillion yen, falling short of market expectations of 2.35 trillion yen. The company projects nine-month operating profit of 5.26 trillion yen and net profit of 3.56 trillion yen. Kioxia also announced a mid-term dividend of 90 yen per

According to Jin10, Feichangzhun app reported on October 30 that domestic airlines will increase fuel surcharges effective November 5. Passengers will pay 80 yuan per adult for flights under 800 kilometers and 140 yuan for flights over 800 kilometers, representing increases of 30 yuan and 50 yuan re