Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to StateStreet Markets data released on August 12, global institutional investors reduced their overweight position on Korean won in July while continuing to sell the U.S. dollar. The pullback in won holdings coincided with profit-taking in Korean stocks and semiconductors after institutio

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. equity index futures advanced on August 12 ahead of the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, with E-mini S&P 500 gaining 0.05% to 7,751.75 and E-mini Nasdaq-100 advancing 0.11% to 29,656.50. Markets anticipate headline CPI will rise 0.1% month-over-month and co

According to Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson on August 11, the U.S. stock market has shifted from growth-driven selection to prioritizing companies with strong cash generation capabilities. Russell 3000 index constituents posted a median earnings growth rate of 15%, the highest since 2021, with

Kiwoom Securities analyst Ahn Ye-ha forecasted on August 12 that bond demand through bond ETFs and funds will gradually expand as South Korea's retirement pension market shifts from DB (defined benefit) to DC (defined contribution) and IRP (individual retirement pension) structures, driven by

According to Kiwoom Securities, retirement fund allocations in South Korea shifted significantly in Q2 2026, with DC (Defined Contribution) and IRP (Individual Retirement Pension) assets growing to 29.5% and 30% of total allocations respectively, while DB (Defined Benefit) plans declined to 40.5%.

Workers aged 55 and older in the United States are leaving the labor market at an accelerating rate, driven by wealth generated from surging US stocks, according to Bank of America Securities analysis published on August 12. The labor force participation rate for this age group fell from 40.3% in

Fundstrat's Mark Newton projects 2026 as a high-volatility, sector-rotation year rather than a single-direction bull or bear market, with late August emerging as a critical inflection point. Newton identifies the S&P 500's potential test of 7800 as completing a five-wave rally structure from

According to BlockBeats, on August 12, Korea Exchange triggered its KOSPI circuit breaker mechanism after KOSPI 200 index futures rose 5%, temporarily halting algorithmic buying for 5 minutes.

In 2025, 79% of US active mutual funds failed to outperform the S&P 500 index. This underperformance has led some observers to conclude that fund managers consistently underdeliver and that retail investors should simply buy index funds instead. However, this interpretation overlooks a fundamental i

According to Hong Kong Economic Journal, the Hang Seng Index fell 285 points or 1.11% to 25,366 this morning (August 12), extending losses from the previous day when it broke below the 250-day moving average.

Jim Cramer presented a three-question framework on Tuesday to help investors read market trends without tracking every daily move. The Mad Money host outlined checkpoints focused on bond yields, oil prices, and Nvidia's performance. Cramer designed this approach to cut through noisy headlines and pr

According to Jim Cramer of CNBC, on Tuesday (August 11), investors can read the market using three core questions: Where are Treasury bond yields headed, where is oil trading, and how is Nvidia performing. Cramer explained that bond yields—currently near 5.2% for 30-year Treasuries—directly affect s

Japanese stocks opened mixed on August 12 as investors awaited the US July Consumer Price Index (CPI) announcement scheduled for 9:30 PM Korean time. The Nikkei 225 index traded at 66,910.91, down 59.31 points (0.09%) from the previous session, while the TOPIX index rose 13.13 points (0.32%) to 4,11

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened mixed on August 12 ahead of the U.S. July consumer price index (CPI) release scheduled for later today. As of 9:09 a.m. local time, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.09% to 66,910.91, while the TOPIX index rose 0.32% to 4,113.74. The CPI data is

South Korea's KOSPI stock index surged 3.47% to 6,566.03 as of 11 AM on the 12th, driven by gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the market's two largest stocks by capitalization. Samsung Electronics rose 6.26% to 254,500 won while SK Hynix climbed 3.93% to 1,481,000 won. The rally was

On August 12, South Korea's KOSPI index rallied 3.25% to break above 6,500, driven by strength in semiconductor stocks including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, according to real-time market data. Foreign investors provided support with 994.7 billion won in net buying on the KOSPI, though the

According to Goldman Sachs, the investment bank expects core inflation (CPI) to be dragged down by the biggest decline in car insurance prices since the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the Korea Exchange, KOSDAQ rallied 19.18% from July 31 through August 11, rising from 719.76 to 857.84 points, significantly outperforming the KOSPI, which fell 3.79% to 6,345.53 points over the same period. Securities analysts attribute the rebound to improved liquidity, supportive

According to Ryan Detrick, the S&P 500 gained more than 10% in April.

According to Ryan Detrick, the S&P 500 rose more than 19% over two months from late March lows, marking one of the largest two-month rallies in history.