South Korean Stocks Surge Yet Miss MSCI Developed Market Status as Won Trading Restrictions Remain Key Hurdle

atest classification review, MSCI decided to maintain South Koreas emerging market status, leaving it off the developed market watch list. This indicates that the Korean capital market must still clear significant hurdles to achieve an upgrade. The CEO of

Precious Metals Market Sentiment Weighs Heavy as Gold Breaks Key Level Amid Signs of Fundamental Improvement

hing the $60 defense line, dragging market sentiment into a slump. Analysts point out that the continuous strengthening of the US dollar and the Federal Reserves maintained hawkish stance are the core factors currently suppressing gold prices. However, as

US Stocks Close Mixed as Dow Hits Record High Apple Price Hike Weighs on Tech While Micron Earnings Shine

the Nasdaq Composite fell for the fourth consecutive session as tech giants faced pressure. A sharp plunge in Apples stock was the main factor dragging down the Nasdaq. The company announced price increases for its MacBook and iPad series, marking the fir

US Treasury Secretary Optimistic on Economic Growth as Market Data Shows Caution

to achieve growth exceeding 3% this year. In a media interview, he noted that US economic fundamentals remain robust, making growth figures in the 3% range entirely possible. This comment comes amid significant divergence in market views regarding the US

Bitcoin Plunges Over 50% as Market Eyes Start of Next Four-Year Cycle

owever, some veteran holders point out that this decline does not deviate from Bitcoins trajectory over the past decade, suggesting the so-called four-year cycle may be playing out once again. Based on historical patterns, 2026 could mark the end of this

Middle East Tensions Cool, Oil Prices Plunge as Hormuz Reopening Sparks Oversupply Fears

nesday, global benchmark oil prices fell sharply, dropping nearly 4 percent in a single day to return to pre-conflict levels. Confidence in supply chain stability is being restored as more tankers previously stranded depart the Strait of Hormuz. At close,

Precious Metals Plunge Amid Converging Headwinds - Gold Slips Below $4,000 to Hit Six-Month Low

owest level since last November. Silver performed even weaker, plummeting over 6% in a single day to touch a six-month low. As of press time, spot gold was quoted at approximately $3,998, down nearly 3%, while spot silver stood at around $57, falling more

Trump Claims Severe Damage to Iran\'s Economy as Hormuz Strait Oil Flow Reaches Record High

noted that Irans economy has been severely impacted by the conflict, with significant damage to its defense industrial base that will require a lengthy recovery period. Meanwhile, the US administration is seeking to negotiate a fair agreement and has exp

Macro Investors Warn AI Bull Market Nearing End as US Stocks Face Potential Deep Correction

pth discussion, Jeffrey Gundlach, known as the New King of Bonds, and Swiss hedge fund manager Axel Zulauf reached a consensus: the AI-fueled US stock uptrend is entering its final phase. They warn that the market may face not just a routine correction, b

Widening US-Japan Interest Rate Gap May Push Yen to 165 Level

ound 161.45. Market analysis indicates that if the Federal Reserve implements a rate hike plan within this year, the USD/JPY rate could slide further into the 165 range, setting a new record low since 1986. Reversing this downward trend faces significant

Former Fed Chairman Greenspan Passes Away at 100; Century-Long Life Shaped Modern Financial Landscape

uld verify this information before treating it as fact. Alan Greenspan, former head of the Federal Reserve System, has completed his century-long life journey, passing away at his home on June 22. His family confirmed that the cause of death was complicat

Japan-US Finance Ministers Reinforce Consensus as Yen Nears Multi-Decade Lows; Intervention Expectations Rise

ng on global financial market conditions and the potential impact of geopolitical developments. Although Katayama did not directly address whether specific details regarding currency market intervention were discussed, she repeatedly emphasized that a str

Fed Policy Expectations Shift Sharply as Institutions Forecast Multiple Rate Hikes This Year

Trumps continued pressure on former Chair Powell, the industry generally speculated that successor Wash might implement a more dovish strategy. However, with the release of the latest US economic data, this sentiment reversed rapidly. Latest forecasts fro

Behind the Surge in Global Gold Demand: Asian Young Investors and Central Banks Reshape Market Landscape

indicates that global gold demand surged 84% year-on-year in 2025, reaching 2,175 tons. Propelled by this trend, international gold prices hit a historic high of $5,589 in January. Asia has become the core region of this boom. From Indonesia to Singapore,

Fed New Chair Signals Hawkish Stance in Debut; US Stocks Suffer Historic Slump

as unexpectedly severe. Wash, the new chair nominated by Trump, did not release the easing signals the market had anticipated during his first appearance. Instead, a series of hawkish comments led investors to reassess the policy direction. Following the

US-Iran Reach Temporary Peace Deal as Spot Gold Surges in Early Asian Trading

n intraday gain of $66. In the previous trading session, gold prices underwent a sharp correction, plummeting over $73 in a single day, a drop of nearly 1.7%, to close at $4,257.62. This rebound was primarily driven by easing geopolitical tensions. Althou