SK Hynix sharply raised equipment investment and R&D in 1H; cash outlays for tangible assets exceeded KRW 18 trillion, up more than 70% YoY.

US retail sales fell 0.6% in July on a nominal basis, the largest monthly decline in over a year, as weaker auto and online-store purchases pulled spending lower. Excluding autos and gasoline, sales declined 0.2%. The report suggests consumers lost some momentum after a strong 1H 2026; economists remain cautious after large one-off tax refunds early in 2026 and June’s personal saving rate fell to a four-year low.

歐元兌美元EUR/USD日內漲幅達0.50%，現報1.1584。