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Markets 18 days ago

S&P DJI puts Indonesia on 2027 watchlist, cites possible move from emerging to special measures or frontier

In a July 7 country-classification update, S&P Dow Jones Indices kept Indonesia classified as emerging while placing it on its 2027 watchlist for regulatory developments linked to stock-ownership transparency. It said worsening conditions could prompt special treatment for Indonesian securities, with classification assessed in a later annual review if issues remain unresolved.

Markets 18 days ago

KOSPI closes 20% below late-June peak after Samsung and SK Hynix lead chip selloff

South Korea’s benchmark ended July 8 at 7,246.79, down 5.35%, after rebounding briefly and then falling enough to trigger a sidecar curb on program trading. Samsung Electronics fell 6.3% and SK Hynix 5.7% as chip shares tracked an overnight 4.7% decline in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index.

Markets 20 days ago

December 2024 institutional equity selling hit 2024 high as ETFs bought and retail stayed net sellers

S&P Global Market Intelligence reported that institutional investors were net sellers of $50.20 billion in equities in December 2024, the largest monthly sale of the year. Index funds and ETFs were net buyers of $25.89 billion, while retail investors also sold a net $7.84 billion and hedge funds bought $20.44 billion.

Markets a month ago

Asian shares slide after Apple lifts device prices and report suggests OpenAI may postpone listing

Technology-led indexes in Japan, South Korea, China and Hong Kong fell on June 26 after Apple’s move to raise iPad and MacBook prices highlighted rising memory costs, while a report that OpenAI could target a 2027 IPO pressured SoftBank and other AI-linked stocks.

Markets a month ago

June 2026: Bitcoin Falls Near $60,000, Reaching a 20-Month Low as ETF Outflows Continue

In June 2026, bitcoin fell toward $60,000, its lowest level in 20 months, as U.S. spot ETFs logged successive weekly net outflows, Treasury yields and the dollar stayed elevated, and options and on-chain measures showed recent buyers underwater and demand for downside protection rising.

Markets a month ago

KRX postpones June 29 debut of weekly options on Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution

The Korea Exchange said it would defer the planned June 29 listing of weekly options on Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution, citing recent market conditions. The exchange said the launch remains under review as regulators assess volatility and investor-risk issues linked to newly introduced single-stock leveraged products.

Markets a month ago

Aug. 25, 2014: Euro slides to its weakest since Sept. 2013 as softer oil and Draghi remarks lift ECB easing expectations

On Aug. 25, 2014, the euro traded near $1.319 after touching about $1.3185, its lowest level since September 2013, as Mario Draghi said the ECB could use all available tools if euro area inflation weakened further. Brent moved toward $102, German Ifo business climate fell for a fourth straight month, major euro zone stock indexes gained and Spanish, Italian and Portuguese bond yields declined.

Markets a month ago

MSCI keeps Indonesia in EM until November review, leaves South Korea in EM over FX access

MSCI said Indonesia will stay in the Emerging Markets category while it assesses implementation of reforms on shareholder disclosure, investor classification, concentrated ownership monitoring and a higher free-float threshold, with a November 2026 checkpoint for possible reclassification consultation. South Korea remained in Emerging Markets as offshore won convertibility and extended-hours onshore FX liquidity issues persist.

Markets 2 months ago

South Korea’s Kospi rebounds over 8% as memory-chip stocks recover after AI-led tech rout

South Korea’s Kospi rose 8.2% to 8,096.93, reversing most of the prior session’s losses. The benchmark had fallen 8.3% to 7,484.41 in its largest one-day drop since March 4. The rebound was led by memory-chip shares, including major domestic semiconductor companies, after a tech selloff tied to AI-related trading.

Markets 2 months ago

South Korea Plans On-Site Reviews of FX Trades, Citing NDF-Linked Won Volatility

South Korean authorities said they are preparing inspections targeting foreign-exchange transactions they view as disruptive, including activity in non-deliverable forwards that officials say has recently added to won volatility. The government plans to start with document-based checks and escalate to on-site inspections if irregularities are identified, with enforcement actions to follow.