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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced on the 22nd (local time) that the United States and China will hold their third high-level trade talks since the start of the second Trump administration next week in Stockholm, Sweden. Secretary Besant
"Exercising political skill while adeptly navigating between the U.S. government and Chinese market" Tim Cook lost power during Trump’s first term, and Musk ended his association Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is emerging as the most influential busine
"Despite poor indicators such as U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate, inflation, and corporate earnings, stock prices are rising. This means that investors are being excessively optimistic." Ronald Temple, Chief Market Strategist at Lazard
Proportion of Chinese Value Added in Products Soared to 22% in 2023 Indirect Exposure to China in U.S. Imports Grew Further After Strengthened Regulations The United States is expected to prepare not only to regulate the transshipment of Chinese fini
"We must respond to the dollar coin tsunami" The Democratic Party of Korea is accelerating discussions on stablecoin policies. Amid the situation where the United States has incorporated stablecoins into the regulatory framework to maintain the domin
55% increase in a month… ETFs also popular Ethereum has soared by more than 50% in the past month. During the same period, Bitcoin's rise was limited to around 15%. Growing expectations about Ethereum’s potential gains have emerged as the U.S. moves
Gu Yoon-cheol and Yeo Han-gu to hold '2+2 trade talks' in the U.S. on the 25th All-out efforts in economy, industry, security, and trade Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Industry also join the U.S. trip Each likely to meet with their respective 'coun
High-level talks to be held in Türkiye First negotiations since U.S. announced sanctions against Russia Ukraine and Russia are set to resume peace talks in Türkiye on the 23rd, after a seven-week hiatus. This comes just one week after U.S. President
Ronald Temple, Chief Market Strategist at Lazard Asset Management Corporate value declines inevitable due to inflation Fed's interest rate cut possibility this year 'zero' Reduce U.S. allocation and invest in emerging markets "U.S. GDP growth rate, i
Digital Assets on the Verge of Mainstream Integration JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, is reviewing a loan product secured by virtual assets. On the 21st (local time), the UK’s Financial Times (FT) reported that JPMorgan Chase's
CEO IR Day Held KOSDAQ-listed company Hecto Financial announced that it held the 'CEO IR Day' event on the 22nd, inviting key securities analysts to introduce the company's global expansion plans and new business objectives. At the event, CEO Jongwon
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant stated on the 21st (local time), "We are more focused on achieving high-quality negotiations than on simply concluding a deal by August 1." Appearing on CNBC's 'Squawk Box', he remarked, "We are proceeding with nego
Demand Deposits Increased by 3.2 Trillion This Year Stands Out Amid Declining Trend Across Banking Sector According to the financial sector on the 22nd, as of the 17th, KB Kookmin Bank’s demand deposit balance stood at 154.682 trillion won, an increa
◆ Record Highs Fueled by Optimism for Big Tech Earnings Ahead of the second-quarter earnings announcements for major U.S. big tech companies, optimism has spread, resulting in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices on the New York Stock Exchange hitting thei
Optimism Spreads Amid Stable Bond Yields Alphabet and Tesla Earnings Scheduled for This Week Amid strong corporate earnings in the United States, the New York stock market once again opened the week with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching
"Deadline Extension Depends on Trump" "It's Time to Discuss Major Economic Restructuring With China" "Need to Review Fed Functions" Scott Bessent, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, stated that ahead of the August 1 tariff negotiation deadline, the Trum
EU Seeks to Expand Quota Exemptions for Automobiles, Aviation, Steel, and More FT: "United States Considering 15~20% Tariffs on EU; Maintains 25% on Automobiles" The European Union (EU) and the United States will enter into intensive negotiations thi
Yen strengthens amid concerns over Japan's political instability "Chances of Japanese rate hike by end of October are low" Despite concerns about Japan's political instability, Asian stock markets and the yen generally maintained an upward trend on t
Refuses to Resign Despite Responsibility for Upper House Election Defeat First Failure of Majority in Both Houses in 70 Years Maintains Position as Largest Party Despite Opposition Majority Judgment That "Nothing Has Changed Significantly" Possibilit
Kim Jeong-gwan, the newly appointed Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, on the 21st urged all staff to do their utmost as pioneers to maximize national interest and resolve corporate uncertainties. At his inauguration ceremony held that afternoon
"Negotiations possible after tariffs take effect" Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has declared that the reciprocal tariffs that will take effect suddenly on August 1 are a 'non-negotiable deadline.' However, he stated that it will sti
With strong buying from foreign investors in domestic stocks, the USD/KRW exchange rate declined (KRW value increased). The upward trend in the exchange rate seen for three trading days reversed and fell to the 1,380₩ range. On the 21st at the Seoul
Trump Reviews Government Projects With SpaceX After Clashing With Musk Recognizes U.S. Space Industry Can't Function Without SpaceX Holds Irreplaceable Technologies Like Reusable Rockets and Starlink The Trump administration has found that, despite c
Trump Criticizes the Fed… Preparing for Short-Term Rate Drops, Long-Term Rate Rises Advice: "Buy 2-Year, Sell 10-Year Treasury Bonds" Concerns are growing that the political independence of the Fed could be undermined, drawing attention on Wall Stree
Korea Securities Depository (KSD) announced on the 21st that dividends paid to domestic retail investors for foreign securities in the first half of this year reached $1.01 billion, up 107% from the same period last year ($486 million). By region, US
Lowering the Capital Gains Tax Threshold to 1 Billion? Concerns Over 'Selling Bombs' by Major Shareholders at Year-End "Calling for KOSPI 5000 While Raising Taxes?" Backlash Worries Mount Over Dividend Income Tax Reform as Well "If so, small caps wil
Summary · SGX won-dollar futures trading up 143% · Global volatility and rising speculative demand as reasons · Concerns about Korean won’s rising stature and greater capital volatility This year, the won-dollar futures market at the Singapore Exchan
Hankyung.com The Moneyist The global real estate market is undergoing a quiet revolution. This is because cryptocurrency and digital technology are transforming not only payment methods but also the processes of trading and owning real estate itself.
The Onslaught of Stablecoins ⑬ 'Dollar Coin' with Legal Status Trump. Final Signature on GENIUS Act "The Greatest Revolution Since the Internet" Tether Market Cap Surpasses $161.6 Billion Establishing a New Investment Base for U.S. Treasury Bonds Kee
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 19th (local time) that Scott Besant, Secretary of the Treasury, advised against firing Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell when President Donald Trump considered his dismissal over his failure to me