Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 8.95% to 6,806.93 on July 13, breaking through the 7,000-point mark amid a dramatic decline in market activity. The benchmark's weekly average trading volume collapsed to 37.26

South Korea's KOSPI crossed the 9000 level this year and the country's stock market capitalization ranks around 7th globally, yet the Korean stock market remains classified as an emerging market by Morgan Stanley Capital International

According to MSCI, South Korea failed to be added to the MSCI Developed Markets Watch List in 2026, citing insufficient market accessibility as the primary barrier. The agency specifically identified restrictions on offshore won transactions and limited foreign exchange market liquidity as key

Japanese stocks declined on this trading day, with the Nikkei 225 index falling 1,315.00 points (1.92%) to close at 67,242.73, dragged down by sharp losses in artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related stocks. The decline intensified after South Korea's KOSPI index plunged over 8%, weighing o

Japan's stock market declined today as semiconductor and AI-related shares dropped sharply. According to Yomiuri Infomax, the Nikkei 225 index fell 1,315 points (-1.92%) to close at 67,242.73, while the TOPIX index declined 28.59 points (-0.71%) to 4,007.49. The selloff was triggered by South

According to Koscom ETF Check, on July 13, South Korea's stock market plunge delivered significant losses to leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to double daily returns on benchmark indices. In sharp contrast, inverse ETFs that aim to double daily losses—often called "곱버스"—surged,

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is likely to reject Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's request to increase domestic investment, according to market observations reported by The Japan Times. The fund completed its latest investment framework review in 2025 and maintains a policy

According to ChoiceWire, on July 13, the Hang Seng Index closed up 0.16% or 38.6 points at 24,213.72, with daily turnover of HK$309.5 billion. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.33% to 8,065.97, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.96% to 4,676.43. Semiconductor stocks led declines

On Monday morning, escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions over the weekend pushed stock futures lower, with Nasdaq futures falling 1.2%, S&P 500 futures declining 0.4%, and Dow futures down 0.1% as of 4:00 a.m. ET. Fresh U.S. airstrikes and a contested closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil

According to Morgan Stanley chief strategist Michael Wilson's latest research, on July 13, the S&P 500 equal-weight index outperformed the market-cap weighted index for the first time since 2022. Median earnings per share growth in the S&P 1500 composite index has surpassed 10%, driven by mid-tier c

According to Odaily, MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) dropped 17.13% and Sealy Shines (09927.HK) declined 13.56% at Hong Kong market close on July 13, while the Hang Seng Index rose 0.16% and the Hang Seng Tech Index

According to Citi's strategy team led by Beata Manthey, on July 13 the bank downgraded UK equities from overweight to underweight in its global asset allocation, citing diminished appeal as geopolitical tensions ease. The team noted that UK stocks, weighted heavily toward commodities and defensive s

According to Korea Exchange, the KOSPI index plummeted 18.07% from 8,303.41 on July 1 to 6,806.93 on July 13, with circuit breakers triggered three times. The sharp decline allowed the National Pension Fund's domestic stock allocation to naturally fall from an estimated 31.1% on June 22 (exceeding i

According to the Korea Exchange, ETP (Exchange-Traded Products) deviation disclosures surged to 661 cases in the first nine trading days of July as of July 13, with 380 from ETFs and 281 from ETNs. The figures approach last month's record high of 673 cases recorded during the same nine-day

According to Korea Exchange, bond-mixed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) demonstrated relative resilience during a recent market adjustment in South Korea, with losses approximately half those of major chipmakers. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both declined by double-digit percentages over the past m

According to Morgan Stanley on July 13, the investment bank's strategists forecast that U.S. stock gains will extend beyond mega-cap technology companies as other firms report strong second-quarter earnings. The median company in the S&P 1500 Composite Index is experiencing earnings-per-share

According to Korea Exchange data, Hansing Enterprises and Monami surged over 150% and 100% respectively this month, contrasting sharply with KOSPI's 20% decline to 6,780. The gains were driven by positive social sentiment—Hansing for hosting concerts for war veterans, Monami for past boycotts of

This week, global financial markets will focus on Capitol Hill in the United States. Newly appointed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will make his first appearance as Fed chair before the House Financial Services Committee at 22:00 Beijing time on July 14, then testify before the Senate Banking Committee the next day at 22:00 Beijing time. This will be the first time Warsh has faced congressional questioning on the semiannual monetary policy report since taking office, and markets view it as t

The Korean stock market experienced a sharp decline on May 13, with the KOSPI index falling 8.95% (669.01 points) to close at 6,806.93 as institutional investors sold 2.1968 trillion won and foreign investors sold 1.708 trillion won, overwhelming individual buying of 3.8829 trillion won. The crash w

Eurostoxx 50 opened down 0.5% today, while Germany's DAX index fell 0.5%. Britain's FTSE 100 (UK benchmark equity index) rose 0.1%, and France's CAC 40 declined 0.3%.