Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI gained 2.75% (up 187.28 points) as of 9:10 a.m. on August 14, marking its fifth consecutive trading day of gains. The index recovered above the 7000-point level for the first time in three weeks, driven by overnight strength in U.S. stock markets and sustained

South Korea's KOSPI index rose above 7,000 points on August 14, marking its first breach of that level since July 24. The benchmark index opened 2.68% higher at 6,995.67 and touched 7,010.86 during early trading, reflecting its fifth consecutive day of gains. Foreign investors drove the rally with n

Five US asset managers including Tuttle Capital Management, ProShares, and Tidal Financial Group filed applications with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this summer to launch leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Japanese stocks such as Kioxia Holdings, Toyota Motor, Sony G

Fitch Ratings maintained the United States' sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook on the 13th local time. The agency cited the country's large economy, high per capita income, dynamic business environment, and exceptional funding flexibility from the dollar's role as the global

Pokémon trading cards outperformed the S&P 500 and Bitcoin over the past three months, posting a 22.8% gain while the cryptocurrency declined 20.7% and the stock index advanced 4.7%. The divergence reflects how collectibles are behaving as an asset class largely disconnected from traditional

According to Newsis, the U.S. stock market closed strong on August 13 amid easing inflation concerns. The S&P 500 rose 50.49 points (0.65%) to 7,798.99, marking an all-time high, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 214.54 points (0.81%) to 26,803.03. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 269.72 poi

According to Rand Group data compiled, Pokémon cards climbed 22.8% over the past three months, while the S&P 500 advanced 4.7% and Bitcoin fell 20.7%. Year-to-date, the collectible card index posted gains of nearly 28%, compared with roughly 13% for the S&P 500 and losses of 27–29% for Bitcoin.

According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Reddit (RDDT) will join the S&P 500 on Aug. 18, 2026, replacing AvalonBay Communities. Reddit shares surged 11% in extended trading Thursday following the official confirmation, climbing to $175.38 from Thursday's close of $153.12.

According to Business Insider, on August 13, former Rothschild Group Chief Investment Officer Jim Paulson warned of five signals that could threaten the U.S. stock market's earnings momentum. In a recent Substack post, Paulson noted that while 86% of S&P 500 companies beat second-quarter profit

Overnight, the S&P 500 index hit a new record high as the Producer Price Index (PPI, measure of inflation at the producer level) rose 0% month-over-month, beating market expectations of 0.2%, according to Korean Economic TV. The positive inflation data supported broader U.S. market sentiment, with a

According to Fitch, on August 14, the rating agency forecasts the United States will see average inflation of 3.4% in 2026.

According to Guru Club, on August 13, Wolfe Research strategists Rob Ginsberg and Read Harvey warned that the cryptocurrency market has shown limited movement over the past two weeks, with recent rallies notably weaker than earlier in the year. The strategists favor bearish positioning on the

New Zealand's manufacturing performance index fell to 54.3 in July from 59.7 in June, declining 5.4 points month-on-month.

According to CtechNews app, Hang Seng Index futures (August contract) closed at 25,214 points on August 14, down 159 points or 0.627%, trading at a discount of 183 points to fair value. Open interest totaled 106,150 contracts, decreasing by 9,614 from the previous

According to Zhitong Finance, Hang Seng Index ADR fell 0.55% on August 14, closing at 25,257.50 points. Among blue-chip stocks, HSBC Holdings rose 0.18% to 163.297 Hong Kong dollars, while Tencent Holdings declined 1.65% to 433.706 Hong Kong dollars.

According to DailyAn, South Korea's KOSPI index rallied 3.56% to 6,813.34 on August 13, driven by foreign investors purchasing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix over three consecutive trading days. Foreign investors bought approximately 3.61

According to Korea Exchange, single-stock leveraged product trading volume plunged 93% from its peak of 12.4 trillion Korean won to 860 billion won as of August 12, following deposit requirement increases implemented on July 31. The sharp decline occurred after investors faced higher barriers to ent

Korea Exchange implemented higher deposit requirements for single-stock leverage products on May 27, causing trading volume to plunge 93% from peak levels. The regulatory measure aimed to curb excessive speculation in high-risk leverage instruments. Retail investors previously concentrated in single