Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to financial sector data, four major South Korean banks—KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, and NH Nonghyup—saw exchange-traded fund (ETF) sales collapse to 2.96 trillion won from July to September 29, down 90.8% from the prior quarter, while index-linked deposits (ELD) surged to 3.46 trillion won,

According to Zhitong Finance, Hong Kong stocks closed higher on September 30, with the Hang Seng Index gaining 0.37% or 89.7 points to 24,613.27, tracking $18.72 billion in turnover. The Hang Seng Enterprises Index rose 0.50% to 8,220.08, while the Hang Seng Tech Index increased 0.10% to 4,253.89.

As of 4:00 a.m. ET Wednesday, Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures were up 0.2%, with Dow futures rising 0.4% and Russell 2000 futures up 0.3%, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric, the PCE Price Index, and second-quarter GDP data. Market expectations for an October interest r

According to Jin10, Turkey's BIST100 index fell 1.7% to 12,084 on Sept 30, entering bearish territory with a 20% decline from May highs amid a fund liquidity crisis. The benchmark, down approximately 25% in dollar terms, reflects ongoing market turmoil triggered by funds holding illiquid stocks.

According to Guru Club, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5,688.574 points on June 4, marking its lowest level since December 2020.

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate market data, U.S. stock index futures rose today (September 30). S&P 500 index futures climbed 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 index futures gained 0.28%, and Dow index futures advanced 0.45%.

The Korean stock market's KOSPI index fell 18.8% over the past 3 months, recording the worst performance among major global stock indices, according to the Financial Times on September 30. China's CSI300 index

Switzerland's ZEW Economic Sentiment Index rose to 17.9 in September from 8.8 in August, marking a 9.1-point increase month-over-month. The index measures economists' assessment of economic conditions and reflects growing optimism about Switzerland's near-term economic

According to Istat, Italy's September manufacturing confidence index reached 91.9 on September 30, exceeding the forecast of 90.5. The index was revised upward from the previously reported 89.9 to 90.2 for

According to Istat, Italy's consumer confidence index fell to 91.2 in September, below the forecasted 94 and down from 94.5 in August.

Switzerland's ZEW investor confidence index dropped to 2.6 in September from 12.1 in August, according to the ZEW Institute's September survey release.

Korean short-term bond ETFs crossed the 1 trillion won asset milestone during September 21–23, as investors sought stable returns amid market uncertainty and rising global interest rates. ACE Money Market Active ETF reached net assets of 1.1849 trillion won on September 23, while SOL Ultra-Short

According to KosCom ETF CHECK, ACE Money Market Active and SOL Ultra-Short-Term Bond Active ETFs both surpassed 1 trillion Korean won in assets under management as of late September, with ACE reaching 1.1849 trillion won and SOL hitting 1.0411 trillion won. Investors are shifting funds to

According to Guru Club, Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index fell 1.2% on June 4, closing at 5,076.81 points.

Statista Market Insights projects global stock market capitalization will reach $165.36 trillion in 2026, a 2.6% increase from the previous year. The US market alone is forecast to account for $65.1 trillion, representing 39.4% of the worldwide total. Yuanta Securities estimates South Korea's

According to Hanhwa Asset Management on September 30, the PLUS 200 Covered Call Active ETF will distribute 152 won per share for September. The distribution yield as of September 28 stands at 2.05%. The fund implements a covered call strategy on KOSPI 200 constituents while employing dynamic

Cboe Global Markets extended its exclusive U.S. licensing agreement for S&P 500 Index options through 2051, securing long-term control over one of the world's most heavily traded derivatives franchises. The agreement with S&P Dow Jones Indices extends Cboe's exclusive right to list and trade options

According to government data, Qatar's second-quarter GDP declined 15.7% year-over-year and 10.3% quarter-over-quarter.

Covered call exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Korea doubled their assets under management (AUM) in 8 months by August end, according to data presented at the S&P Dow Jones Indices Masterclass held at the Westin Chosun Hotel Seoul on the 30th. The growth reflects rising investor demand for

According to FinanceFeeds, Cboe Global Markets extended its exclusive U.S. licensing agreement for S&P 500 Index options through 2051 on September 30, securing a 25-year extension of its flagship SPX derivatives franchise. The agreement with S&P Dow Jones Indices protects Cboe's exclusive right to l