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Market Summary
Latest Market Trends: 2026-02-04
Market Summary
Latest Market Trends: 2026-02-04
Bullish
"Virtual Asset Exchange Shareholding Limit is Unconstitutional"... Korea Internet Corporations Association Declares 'All-Out War' on Financial Authorities' Regulatory Proposal
The Korea Internet Corporations Association is strongly opposing the financial authorities' regulatory proposal to limit shareholding in virtual asset exchanges, calling it an unconstitutional idea and demanding regulatory easing.
Bearish
Bitcoin 'Resets' to Trump Election Day Price: Plunges 40% from Peak
Bitcoin price has plummeted 40% from its peak, returning to levels seen around Trump's election. Outflows from spot ETFs are accelerating, and the cryptocurrency is showing a stronger correlation with risky assets, down 13% year-to-date.
[Breaking] Trade Minister: "Tariff Increase Publication, US Departments in Consultation"
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo stated that the US administration is in inter-agency consultation to formalize President Trump's announcement of tariff increases on South Korea.
AI Swallows SW...Tech Stock Dump Causes New York Stock Exchange to Fall [Wall Street Monthly]
AI development is directly impacting software companies, leading to a tech stock sell-off and a decline in the New York Stock Exchange. Bitcoin also hit its lowest point since November 2024.
Foreign Exchange Reserves Decreased Again to Defend Exchange Rate… KRW 3 Trillion Decrease in FX Reserves at the End of January
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves decreased for the second consecutive month in January as they were used for foreign exchange market stabilization measures.
Cryptocurrency Sentiment Hits Rock Bottom…Bitcoin Plunges to $72,000 Level at One Point
The price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has hit its lowest level in about 15 months.
"Nowhere to Turn But Private Lending"... Savings Bank Mid-Rate Loans Plunge 39%
Due to loan volume and limit regulations, mid-to-low credit loans from savings banks have significantly decreased. A meeting between authorities and the industry is scheduled for the 23rd.
Nvidia's 'Kkanbu' Isn't Forever... Cracks Appear in 'AI Alliance'
Cracks are appearing in the relationship between OpenAI and Nvidia, potentially dampening investment sentiment in the broader AI industry.
Everyone's Jumping into the Stock Market, Hitting the Jackpot...Soaring Brokerage Stocks
Brokerage stocks are soaring as many people are jumping into the stock market.
Neutral / Mixed News
NHN Cloud and SK Securities Join Hands to Strengthen Financial Cloud and AX
NHN Cloud is partnering with SK Securities to enhance financial cloud and AX (AI Transformation) capabilities.
LG AI University Completes Final In-House Program... Officially Opens in March
LG AI University is officially opening in March after completing its in-house program.
NHN Cloud Partners with SK Securities on Financial Cloud and AI Transformation
NHN Cloud is partnering with SK Securities to strengthen cloud and AI transformation in the financial industry.
Hit the Jackpot by Predicting OpenAI's IPO Date?…$17 Billion Monthly 'Prediction Market' Launches Leverage
Crypto.com launches a dedicated app 'OG' ahead of the Super Bowl. January trading volume alone reaches $17 billion… Competing with Kalshi and Polymarket. Betting on Nvidia's market cap, OpenAI's IPO date, etc.
Hana Financial Gives Points to Productive Finance in Key Performance Indicators
Hana Financial Group is giving points to productive finance in key performance indicators (KPIs) and reviewing strategies for key industries such as energy, semiconductors, and defense to promote productive finance.
[Life Planning for the 100-Year Era] Retirement Strategies and Financial Management by Generation for a Happy Ending
With the new year, there are frequent encounters with retirees. Some retired unexpectedly, while others reached their retirement age. This article discusses their financial management.
AI Stock Recommendation: Will it be the Future of Investing? The Current State of Global and Korea
An exploration of whether AI-powered stock recommendation systems can be the future of investing, examining the current situation in global and Korean markets.
[Securities Talk] Kakao Pay Securities Deposits KRW 10 Trillion, Korea Investment & Securities Domestic Stock Futures Options Event, NH Investment & Securities Asset Management Education for 'LG CNS', Shinhan Investment & Securities Credit Loan '3.9% per year' Event
[Securities Talk] Kakao Pay Securities Deposits KRW 10 Trillion, Korea Investment & Securities Domestic Stock Futures Options Event, NH Investment & Securities Asset Management Education for 'LG CNS', Shinhan Investment & Securities Credit Loan '3.9% per year' Event
Fadu Hits Upper Limit for Second Day After Resuming Trading Amid 'Inflated IPO' Controversy
Semiconductor design company Fadu, which was embroiled in allegations of an 'inflated IPO,' has hit the upper limit for the second day after resuming trading.
Korea Investment & Securities Launches Domestic Stock Futures and Options Trading Event
Korea Investment & Securities is holding a domestic stock futures and options trading event.
Jensen Huang: "The design and operation of future factories will all be done with virtual twins."
Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA are forming an 'Industrial AI' alliance, combining virtual twin technology and AI computing infrastructure to create a real-time design and simulation environment.
President Lee: "More consideration should be given to the public suffering from soaring housing prices than multi-homeowners"
President Lee Jae-myung stated that more consideration should be given to the public suffering from soaring housing prices than multi-homeowners.
"Lost 500 Million in 0.2 Seconds"... KOSPI Sudden Rebound Causes Abnormal Futures Surge, Investors 'Scream'
Due to a sudden surge in KOSPI, futures price limits were lifted, and a lack of selling volume caused an abnormal surge in futures prices, resulting in losses for investors.
[DQN] Commercial Banks 'Calm' Despite Money Move of 22.7 Trillion... Woori Bank Under Jung Jin-wan, Zero Bond Issuance in January [Bank Money Move Defense]
Despite a money move of 22.7 trillion, commercial banks are remaining calm, and Woori Bank did not issue any bonds in January. This is part of the banks' strategy to defend against money moves.
Insurers' Dividend Capacity 'Shaken' by Overlapping Regulations
Insurers' dividend capacity is decreasing due to overlapping regulations.
Mae-Se-Ji (The World's Knowledge from Maeil Business Newspaper, Feb 4th)
Elon Musk's SpaceX has merged with AI startup xAI, entering the AI hegemony race.
"Did I say today is the lowest point for memory prices?"... 'Double in the first quarter' forecast released
Forecasts indicate that DRAM prices are expected to double in the first quarter, with NAND flash prices also expected to surge.
'5 Consecutive Rate Freezes' January Monetary Policy Committee Member: "Need to Pay Attention to Upside Inflation Risk Due to Increased Exchange Rate"
The Monetary Policy Committee froze interest rates for the fifth consecutive time in January, with members urging caution regarding upside inflation risks due to the increased exchange rate.
"Won't Buy Russian Oil?"...Trump Cuts Tariffs on India from 50% to 18%
Following a call with Modi, President Trump decided to reduce tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, and India is considering stopping purchases of Russian oil.
"We Were the Best, Why Did We Go Abroad?"... China's Rise of Robots, Talents Returning from Overseas
A record number of Chinese students are returning from the West to seize opportunities in China's rapidly growing AI and robotics industries. The number of job seekers with overseas experience has increased by 12% in the past year, with 80% holding a Master's degree. Concerns about increased job competition are also emerging.