On June 16, SK Hynix addressed market rumors regarding a proposed 100 trillion won shareholder return policy, stating that the reported figure is inaccurate. The company indicated that it is exploring various options to enhance shareholder value, but has never discussed the specific scale of shareholder returns mentioned in the reports.

On June 16, media reports cited informed sources revealing that Xiaohongshu's valuation in private secondary market trading once reached as high as $50 billion.

On June 16, it was reported from multiple investment institutions that DeepSeek's first round of financing may have been finalized. Founder Liang Wenfeng is the largest single investor in this round, contributing approximately 20 billion yuan. Tencent has invested about 10 billion yuan; the CATL system has contributed around 5 billion yuan, including investments from CATL and Puquan Capital; NetEase, JD.com, Monolith Lisi Capital, and IDG Capital have each invested about 3 billion yuan; Zhengxin Valley Investment and Shixiang Technology have each contributed approximately 1.5 billion yuan. (Ke Chuang Ban Daily)

On June 16, the European Parliament held a final vote in Strasbourg, France, approving legislation related to the EU-US trade agreement. Following the procedure, the legislative text will be submitted to the EU Council for approval. On May 20, representatives from the European Parliament and the EU Council reached an agreement on the legislative proposal concerning the EU-US trade agreement, agreeing to implement tariff concessions on products imported from the US while strengthening related safeguards to protect the interests of the EU and its member states. Previously, US President Trump threatened to significantly increase tariffs on EU products imported into the US if the EU did not fulfill the agreement by July 4.

On June 16, Robinhood (HOOD) announced on Tuesday that it will lay off about 10% of its full-time employees and simultaneously close the recruitment process for a small number of existing vacancies. The company expects the layoffs to incur approximately $20 million in employee severance and benefits costs, along with about $8 million in equity compensation expenses, totaling around $28 million in restructuring costs, which will be recognized in the second quarter of 2026. Following the announcement, Robinhood's pre-market stock price rose by 1.3%.

On June 16, Capital Economics stated that the Federal Reserve's decision to remain inactive this week is almost a certainty. The firm's North American Chief Economist, Stephen Brown, speculated that Walsh would not present his own interest rate forecast, but he would still be asked about his views at the press conference. Brown noted, 'The risk for the market is that Walsh's comments could be more hawkish than expected—either due to a communication misstep or simply because his current stance is not as dovish as it was when he was vying for President Trump's nomination.' However, Brown also warned that if Walsh feels constrained by Trump, an overtly dovish tone could reignite concerns about the Fed's independence and potentially drive up long-term bond yields. Brown indicated that there is a significant likelihood of two 'insurance rate hikes' occurring in December and early next year.

On June 16, market data showed that the price of HYPE increased by 12% in 24 hours, surpassing $75 and currently reported at $74.9, nearing the previous high of $75.5.

On June 16, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that SpaceX (SPCX.US) will acquire Anysphere through a merger. The transaction values Anysphere's equity at $60 billion.

On June 16, the risk signals in the South Korean stock market are no longer just about 'rising too quickly'. More critically, part of the money driving the market comes from credit loans and overdraft limits, and this funding channel is being tightened by banks. Major banks in South Korea have first limited mortgage loans and are now reaching for credit loans, overdraft accounts, and internet loan access, with a direct goal: to suppress borrowing for stock investment. Goldman Sachs trader Alvin So noted in a client memo that the logic behind AI and semiconductors remains strong, and valuations are still attractive, but 'a new structural dynamic in the market has become more important than ever.' This dynamic refers to the amplification effects brought by leveraged ETFs and derivative positions. The core message is not to immediately short South Korean tech stocks, but to remind clients that core long positions can remain, but should be hedged with options against short-term pullbacks. The numbers are extreme. The assets of South Korean leveraged ETFs have reached about $40 billion, equivalent to approximately 2.6% of the market's freely tradable market capitalization; the implied volatility of South Korean options has risen to about 80%, compared to only around 20% a year ago; skew is nearing high levels, and the volatility term structure is inverted. In other words, rising stock prices have not lowered risk pricing but have instead surged alongside volatility. The credit side is also cooling down simultaneously. Last month, household loans in South Korea's entire financial system increased by 9.3 trillion won, with credit loans increasing by 3.4 trillion won in May, while they decreased by 900 billion won in April. After the regulatory emergency management mechanism was initiated, banks have gradually set loan limits, suspended some channels, and reduced unused overdraft limits. If stock market positions continue to be built on short-term borrowing and leveraged ETFs, the real danger is not just an ordinary pullback, but the simultaneous occurrence of financing contraction and position rebalancing.

On June 16, Beijing Business Daily reported that A-shares continue to rebound, with a noticeable increase in the number of stocks hitting their daily limit up. Compared to ordinary stocks, limit up stocks have a greater short-term profit effect, attracting the attention of many investors. However, limit up stocks are high-reward, high-risk varieties, and most investors should not chase them. This requires a high level of short-term trading skills and an understanding of market themes. Blindly 'jumping in' could lead to greater investment risks. Many investors frequently engage in chasing limit up trades due to a sense of luck, hoping to achieve high returns through a few short-term trades, while ignoring the probability issues of long-term trading. While there may be occasional short-term profits, over an extended period, the irrational following of 'jumping in' trading patterns will inevitably result in losses exceeding profits, ultimately leading to a continuous shrinkage of account funds.