Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to Cathie Wood's recent tweet, the investment manager highlighted that U.S. payrolls increased by 162,000 and household employment rose by over 500,000 in August. Wood noted that the strong employment indicators could influence inflation expectations and market dynamics, including the

The KOSPI index fluctuated around the 6700 level during the week, closing at 6687.21 on the 4th, a 1.5% decline from 6788.88 recorded on the 28th of the previous month. Individual investors net sold 2.4575 trillion won and foreign investors net sold 2.0387 trillion won, while other corporations net

According to Korea Exchange data marketplace, the KOSPI index closed at 6,687.21 on September 4, down 1.5% from the previous week, amid fluctuations around the 6,700 level. Retail investors sold 2.46 trillion won worth of stocks, while foreign investors offloaded 2.04 trillion won. Institutional inv

According to Axios, over the past six months, Republican consumer confidence in the U.S. economy has declined at the fastest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching levels comparable to the 2008 financial crisis period. Despite Republicans controlling the White House, GOP voters have turned

Economic author Pomeppokko presented an investment strategy focused on US index ETFs at a Money Today event held September 4th at COEX in Seoul's Gangnam district. The speaker, who achieved early retirement through S&P 500 investing and authored 'Retire with Just 3 US ETFs', addressed the topic

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

According to Seeking Alpha, the Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS-US) and the iShares MSCI U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM-US) recently turned negative in their 21-day rolling correlation coefficient for the first time, signaling a divergence between mega-cap tech stocks and broader market momentum. The

S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on Friday that Bloom Energy (BE), Everpure (P), and Illumina (ILMN) will join the S&P 500 index before the open on Monday, September 21, as part of the quarterly rebalance. The reshuffle is designed to keep each index closer to its market-cap range. Index funds that t

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. nonfarm payrolls expanded by 162,000 in August on Friday, Sept 4, significantly outperforming the 53,000 projection, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.1%. The strong jobs data pushed 2-year Treasury yields to their highest level since

According to Youanalyze, U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance this week ending September 5, with the Nasdaq Composite surging 4% while the S&P 500 gained 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3%. Semiconductor stocks led the rally: Nvidia rose 5.9% to $230.36, Micron

Korean stocks face a critical week from September 7-11 as the KOSPI navigates heightened volatility following US-Iran military tensions and monetary policy uncertainty, with market focus shifting to upcoming US August Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) releases. The volatility

According to MSX.COM data, the U.S. stock market closed lower today, with the Dow Jones Index down 0.51%, the S&P 500 down 0.38%, and the Nasdaq down 0.29%. AI-related stocks surged, with Astera Labs rising 9.75%, KLA

According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure will be added to the S&P 500 effective before market open on September 21, following the company's latest quarterly adjustment announced on Friday (September 4). Molson Coors Beverage, Trade Desk, and Builders FirstSource will

Korean retail investors purchased $92.96 million of the SGOV ETF (iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF) during August 28–September 3, according to Korea Securities Depository data released on September 5. The buying was driven by concerns over prolonged high interest rates. SGOV, which invests in

According to Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation data, South Korean retail investors poured $929.6 million into SGOV (iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF) during the week of Aug 28-Sep 3, making it the top net-buy product ahead of major tech stocks. The surge reflects growing concerns over

According to Seoul Bond Market, South Korea's Treasury futures fell overnight on September 5 following stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data. The 3-year contract declined 3 ticks to 103.14, while the 10-year fell 15 ticks to 105.29. U.S. non-farm payroll gains reached 162,000 in August,

South Korea's government recommended in August that defined benefit (DB) retirement pension managers set target returns at least matching wage growth rates, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor and Financial Supervisory Service. As of end-2025, DB pensions accounted for 228.9 trillion w

Investment advisor 쁘띠리치 (Kim Un-ah) delivered a presentation on US growth stock investing at the Money Today 'Single FIRE Money Show' held at COEX on the 4th. The author of 'First Investment in US Growth Stocks' and operator of Naver cafe '재린스라이프' addressed approximately 450 attendees seeking

According to South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor and Financial Supervisory Service, the government recommended in August that companies managing defined-benefit (DB) pension plans set minimum return targets based on wage growth rates. As of end-2025, DB-type pensions account for 228.9

U.S. President Donald Trump praised August non-farm payroll employment data on his social media platform, according to reports. The specific details of Trump's comments were not disclosed in available sources.