Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

Cameron Drinkwater of S&P identified decentralized finance, private markets, and wealth management as key ETF growth areas on the 29th in Seoul. Drinkwater stated that investors are increasingly seeking new revenue sources and opportunities beyond traditional asset classes and market data. He

At Korea Premium Week 2026 on September 29, S&P's Chief Product and Operating Officer Cameron Drinkwater outlined three future growth areas for ETFs: decentralized finance, private markets, and asset management. Drinkwater noted that investor demand is increasingly expanding beyond traditional asset

Bitcoin traded at $83,871 at 4 PM as the cryptocurrency defended the $80,000 support level amid rising US Treasury yields and oil prices. The US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.25% during the session, marking the highest level since 2007, while Brent crude oil approached $107 per barrel.

KOSPI fell 0.27% to close at 6,870.81 on September 29, marking its second consecutive day of decline amid surging US Treasury yields. The benchmark index dropped 18.93 points as foreign investors sold nearly 3 trillion won worth of shares. US Treasury yields climbed across maturities, with the

According to a report from StateStreet Global Advisors (SSGA) on September 28, Asia's asset pricing and yields remain dependent on U.S. interest rates and global artificial intelligence capital expenditure cycles, despite domestic currency bond issuance and regional equity inflows providing

According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin traded at $83,871 on Sept. 29 afternoon, defending the critical $82,000 support level amid rising macroeconomic headwinds. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields climbed to 5.25%, marking the highest level since 2007, while Brent crude oil approached $107 per barrel, fueling in

According to South Korea's financial investment industry, as of September 29, bond-stock mixed ETFs have become the primary tool for retirement account allocation beyond traditional safe assets. TIME's U.S. Nasdaq-100 Bond Mixed 50 Active ETF topped the category with a year-to-date return of 16.96%

South Korean stocks declined on September 29 as US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposed roadmap for reopening the Hormuz Strait, escalating geopolitical tensions. The KOSPI index fell 18.93 points, or 0.27%, to close at 6,870.81, pressured by foreign investors

On September 29, most major European stock indices posted gains at the open. France's CAC 40 rose 4.33 points, up 0.05% to 8,082.81; Spain's IBEX 35 gained 51.20 points, up 0.26% to 19,651.50; Italy's FTSE MIB increased 154.60 points, up 0.30% to 51,914.50; the UK's FTSE 100 rose 25.24 points, up 0.

According to Rex Financial, a global ETF operator, $9 billion flowed into index-based leveraged products in Q3 2026, while approximately $5 billion exited single-stock leveraged vehicles. The shift reflects retail investors' growing appetite for diversified exposure through higher-leverage index pro

Switzerland's KOF economic leading indicator rose to 109.1 in September, exceeding the consensus forecast of 106 and the prior month's reading of 106.7.

Switzerland's KOF Economic Leading Indicator reached 109.1 in September, surpassing the forecast of 106.1, according to the KOF Institute. The previous month's figure was revised upward to 107.5 from 106.7.

Switzerland's KOF Economic Leading Indicator is set to be released in 10 minutes today (September 29).

According to Daily An, President Lee Jae-myung on September 29 pressed for accelerated implementation of T+1 settlement cycle reform in the Korean securities market, while overseas experts emphasized the importance of stability over speed. The KRX's head of clearing and settlement stated that the

According to E Daily, South Korea's KOSPI index closed down 0.27% at 6,870.81 today (September 29), while the KOSDAQ index ended at 849.80.

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% this month, marking a 31-year high, yet the yen weakened instead of strengthening, with the U.S. dollar briefly breaking through 158 against the yen. The weakness stems from the Federal Reserve resuming rate hikes, maintaining a significant U.S.-Japa

On September 29, Japan's Nikkei 225 index declined 0.6% to close at 65,481.27 points, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index fell 1.7% to 4,041.13 points.

According to Yonhap Infomax, net issuance of equity-linked securities (ELS) in South Korea turned negative by approximately 5.6 trillion won in September as maturing volumes (about 11.2 trillion won) exceeded new issuances (about 5.5 trillion won). The shift marks a significant decline from July,

Korea Exchange and financial industry experts discussed KOSDAQ market activation strategies at a Korea Premium Week panel discussion held at The Grand Lotte Seoul International Conference Hall, with the Exchange presenting its segment system as a key competitiveness measure. The segment system,

Mirae Asset Asset Management's TIGER US Dividend Dow Jones ETF recorded net assets of 4.2842 trillion won as of the previous day, attracting investor attention amid heightened global market volatility. Individual investors net purchased 115.6 billion won of the ETF over the recent one month,