Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

South Korea's KOSPI index rose for a fifth consecutive trading day on August 14, closing near the 7,000 level. The index briefly surpassed 7,000 earlier in the session but trimmed gains toward the close.

According to data analyzed by Maeil Business based on South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor and Financial Supervisory Service disclosures as of June 2026, high-risk default pension options posted a 3-year weighted average return of 70.91%, while ultra-low-risk products yielded only 8.96%—an

Korea Investment Corporation reduced its holdings in all seven Magnificent Seven stocks during Q2, according to its recent SEC 13F filing showing June-end positions. The sovereign wealth fund cut NVIDIA shares by 9.3 percent, Apple by 3.7 percent, Microsoft by 3.2 percent, Amazon by 4.2 percent,

According to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings released on August 14, the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) reduced holdings in Magnificent 7 tech stocks during the second quarter ended June 30. KIC cut Nvidia positions by 9.3% to 16.45 million shares, while also trimming

According to FinTech Intelligence APP, Hang Seng Index futures (August contract) opened at 25,097 points on August 14. As of 17:01 Beijing time, the contract traded at 25,125 points, up 31 points or 0.124%, with a premium of 8 points over the cash

According to Bank of America strategists led by Michael Hartnett, a Republican victory in the November 3 mid-term elections combined with Greg Abbott's re-election as Texas governor could drive further stock market gains, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector. If Democrats win control o

South Korean investors shifted funds from leveraged single-stock ETFs to broad index products during the one-week period from the 7th to 13th, with KODEX 200 recording 643 billion won in net inflows to top all domestic listed ETFs, according to KOSCOM ETF CHECK on the 14th. The move followed

According to Koscom ETF CHECK data released on August 14, investors in South Korea moved 1.3 trillion won to major index-tracking ETFs over the past week (August 7-13), amid elevated market volatility. KODEX 200 led inflows with 643 billion won, followed by TIGER S&P 500 (327.4 billion won), KODEX

According to The Motley Fool, the Buffett Indicator—a valuation measure comparing total U.S. stock market capitalization to GDP—hit a record 238% as of August 12, signaling potential market overvaluation. The gauge suggests stock market value now exceeds U.S. economic output by 2.4 times, well

On August 13, the S&P 500 Index reached a new all-time high, briefly touching 7,816.70 points, surpassing the previous record of 7,793.68 set on August 5. The index gained 0.6% on the day and has risen 13.5% year-to-date. Semiconductor, data storage, and AI hardware companies led the rally, with

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Thursday as softer-than-expected July PPI data eased concerns about imminent Federal Reserve rate hike decisions. Early Friday, U.S. stock futures showed a subdued tone, with Nasdaq futures up 0.1%, S&P 500 futures flat, and Dow futures down 0.1%, according to

The eurozone's second-quarter gross domestic product was revised to 1% year-over-year, matching both the initial estimate and market expectations. The unchanged revision indicates stable economic performance in the region during the quarter.

Japanese stocks rose on the 14th, with semiconductor shares leading gains. The Nikkei index closed at 68,713.80, up 405.21 points or 0.59% from the previous trading day, while the Topix index finished at 4,197.20, gaining 21.16 points or 0.51%. The rally was driven by strength in semiconductor stock

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 14, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 405.21 points to 68,713.80, up 0.59%, while the TOPIX index gained 21.16 points to 4,197.20, up 0.51%. The rally was driven by strength in U.S. stock markets overnight and gains in semiconductor stocks, particularly after

Hong Kong's second-quarter GDP contracted 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis, matching both the consensus forecast and the preliminary reading, according to economic data released during the period.

Hong Kong's second-quarter GDP expanded at an annual rate of 4.3%, matching both the market forecast and the prior quarter's revised figure.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee reiterated his call for the S&P 500 to reach 8,000 by the end of August, while repeating his warning that US stocks are due for a pullback. Speaking on CNBC alongside Robinhood's Stephanie Guild and Payne Capital's Courtney Garcia, Lee said both views can hold simultaneously.

According to Fundstrat's Tom Lee, speaking on CNBC, the S&P 500 will reach 8,000 by the end of August. Lee based the target on rising 2027 earnings estimates, currently near $410 per share and potentially reaching $425 by month-end. Applying a 20x price-to-earnings multiple yields a target near 9,00

MSCI Korea Standard Index added LG Innotek and removed four companies in its August regular review announced on the 13th. Samsung Epis Holdings, POSCO International, LG Display, and HLB were excluded from the index. The changes reflect AI investment trends driving demand for data center

According to Gate market data, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed down 279.66 points, or 1.1%, at 25,116.85 points on August 14. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.77% to 4,707.62 points.