Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

The US Labor Department reported that computer software and accessories prices surged 2.3% month-over-month in June, marking a 17.4% year-over-year increase driven by artificial intelligence demand. The category's weight in the Consumer Price Index remains minimal at 0.03%, masking significant price

According to data released by U.S. Department of Labor on July 14, computer software and accessories prices rose 17.4% year-over-year in June, surging 2.3% month-over-month. However, this category accounts for just 0.03% of overall

According to BizWatch, South Korea's Financial Services Commission canceled an emergency meeting scheduled with major asset managers on July 14 to discuss single-stock leveraged ETFs, citing policy uncertainty. The move signals regulatory hesitation over 13 trillion won in leveraged ETF assets.

According to South Korea's Financial Services Commission, the agency plans to launch Korea Premium Week by end of September to attract overseas investors and promising companies to domestic capital markets. The FSC will expand access to the KOSDAQ market for innovative enterprises while

According to Bank of America equity strategist Savita Subramanian on July 14, the S&P 500 is expected to post 22% earnings-per-share (EPS) growth in the second quarter, following a 27% surge in the first quarter. Despite high expectations, there are no signs of slowing earnings momentum, Subramanian

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On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data showed that the U.S. June CPI fell 0.4% month over month, marking the first monthly negative growth since May 2020; the year-over-year increase dropped sharply from 4.2% in May to 3.5%, below the market’s 3.8% expectation. Core CPI was flat month over month and rose 2.6% year over year, also below expectations. This data triggered a rapid and widespread Chain Reaction in financial

According to a market analysis released by StateStreet senior strategist Ying Ran on July 13, emerging markets are benefiting from improving corporate earnings and a weakening U.S. dollar, but face significant concentration risks. The top 10 stocks in

According to the Korean Exchange, KOSPI recovered to 7,325.25 on July 15, up 6.83% intraday, reclaiming the 7,000 level. The rally was led by semiconductor stocks, with Samsung Electronics rising 5.32% and SK Hynix surging 11.66%, recovering above 2 million won per

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced a comprehensive policy package for the second half focusing on KOSDAQ market structural reform and shareholder value enhancement measures. FSC Chairman Lee Eok-won stated the commission will accelerate financial structural reforms to support an i

According to the Financial Services Commission on July 15, South Korea's KOSPI index has surged 91.9% year-to-date, becoming the top-performing index among major global markets. The market's global ranking also improved from 13th to 7th place by market capitalization, with the

Korean retail investors purchased $690.62 million (approximately 1.04 trillion won) of SOXL, a 3x leveraged US semiconductor ETF, from the 1st to the 14th of this month, ranking it first among overseas stock net purchases, according to Korea Securities Depository data released on the 15th. KORU, a 3

On July 15, South Korea President Lee Jae-myung questioned economic officials on why the country's inclusion in the MSCI Advanced Markets Index has been delayed. Speaking at a 2026 second-half economic ministry briefing, Lee asked Vice Premier Koo Yoon-cheol whether MSCI inclusion could help

The KOSPI closed at 6856.83 on July 14, returning to levels last seen on May 4 when it stood at 6936.99, according to Korea Exchange data. While the index appeared flat over the two-month period with a decline of 1.16%, non-semiconductor sectors experienced severe losses, with 21 of 24 sectors

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI closed at 6856.83 on July 15, reverting to levels not seen since May 4, as non-semiconductor sectors suffered steep declines. Of 24 industry sectors tracked, 21 posted losses over the two-month period, with machinery and equipment down 42.34%, metals down 38.28%, a

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.48% to 68,746.83 points on July 15, buoyed by U.S. inflation data released overnight. The index recovered above the 68,000-point level on stronger opening trades. Semiconductor-related stocks led gains,

Korean government bond futures rose on the morning of July 15 following the release of US June consumer price data that came in significantly below market expectations, sharply reducing the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month. According to Yonhap Infomax, as of 9:15 AM on July 15,

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, headline CPI fell 0.4% month-over-month in June, significantly below market expectations of 0.1%, on July 15. Core CPI also came in flat, missing the forecast of a 0.2% increase. Following the softer-than-expected data, the probability of a Federal

According to Japan's Cabinet Office, core machinery orders fell 12.4% month-over-month in May (seasonally adjusted), exceeding market expectations of a 4.2% decline. The significant contraction reversed April's 8.7% gain and signals weakness in capital investment sentiment, as machinery orders

Roundhill Investment forecast on July 13 (local time) that memory semiconductor stocks including SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Micron will maintain their upward momentum in the second half. Analysts Dave Mazza and Thomas DiFazio stated in their report that the