Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

Korean retail investors purchased $1.9477 billion in US stocks from January 1 to 17, according to Korea Securities Depository data released on January 21. This represents a more than threefold increase from the previous month's net purchases of $632.95 million. The shift occurred as KOSPI dropped fr

According to Korea Securities Depository Savero, from July 1 to 17, South Korean individual investors recorded net purchases of $1.947 billion in US stocks, triple the $632.95 million purchased in June. The surge follows a sharp 25% drop in the KOSPI index this month and heightened volatility

According to CITIC's research report, since June, as semiconductor stocks began adjusting, global markets have entered a "mid-season break" consolidation phase following a steep rally. The firm expects continued market adjustments in Q3, driven by monetary policy uncertainty, surging financing

According to Bitget market data, on July 21, South Korea's KOSPI index opened up 0.6% to 6553.88 points, while Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.62% to 64536.70 points, gaining 395.58 points.

According to Korea Exchange data as of July 21, the KRX Securities Index fell 39.8% from its 52-week high of 3,362.84 recorded on May 6, closing at 2,022.99. Major brokerage stocks including Mirae Asset Securities (down 46.3%), Kiwoom Securities (30.7%), and Korean Financial Group (17.0%) have all d

According to Bloomberg, South Korea's KOSPI index has recorded volatility exceeding 60% as of July 21, nearly double that of Japan's Nikkei 225 and surpassing Bitcoin's typical swings. The Korean exchange has triggered circuit breakers seven times this year, compared to zero instances in 2025 and

According to UBS Asset Management, on July 20, the company released an outlook predicting global equities will receive support from three positive factors despite market volatility. With approximately 10% of S&P 500 companies having reported earnings, nearly 90% exceeded earnings per share (EPS)

Nikkei 225 index futures rose 1.6% during early trading today.

Citi strategists declared the era of the 'Magnificent 7' large-cap technology stocks over in a recent client note on 20일 (local time), stating the concept has lost its vitality as a framework for evaluating large-cap growth stocks. The assessment comes as the Magnificent 7 group has underperformed t

According to Citigroup strategists, the era of the 'Magnificent 7' large-cap technology stocks has ended today, as the Roundhill Magnificent 7 ETF has risen only 1% year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500's 9% gain. The strategists noted in a client note that the Magnificent 7, which dominated

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, stated in an interview released late Monday that investors are underestimating risks facing the global economy and that he wouldn't purchase either equities or long-dated U.S. Treasurys at their current prices. Dimon cited geopolitical threats including wars in

According to IBK Securities analyst Byun Jun-ho, foreign investor selling pressure in South Korean equities has peaked in the short term, with KOSPI potentially rebounding from late July. However, the analyst noted that momentum could weaken again if economic growth and semiconductor demand slow

According to a CNBC interview released late Monday, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he would not purchase stocks or long-dated U.S. Treasurys at their current prices, warning that markets are underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks. Dimon cited wars in Ukraine and the Middle East,

Korea's KOSPI 200 Volatility Index (VKOSPI) reached a record high while the US Fear and Greed Index remained relatively stable, marking an unusual divergence between the two markets. VKOSPI closed at 86.87 on the previous trading day, down 0.31%, after hitting an all-time high of 96.94 on May

According to LS Securities on July 21, South Korea's capital markets face structural valuation gaps compared to Taiwan despite similar economic structures. Taiwan holds 27.5% weight in MSCI Emerging Markets (IMI) index versus South Korea's 22.6%, reflecting Taiwan's two-decade corporate governance r

According to Asia Economy, South Korea's KOSPI 200 Volatility Index (VKOSPI) surged to a record 96.94 on June 29, exceeding levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis, while the U.S. Fear and Greed Index remained stable. The divergence stems from extreme sector concentration: Samsung Electronics a

According to Zhitong Finance and Citic Securities data, as of July 21, the Hang Seng Index bull-bear warrant street position ratio stands at 46:54. Bear warrant heavy concentration is at 25,200-25,299 level with 762 contracts, down 22 from the prior session, while new positions surge at 26,000-26,09