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Asset Entities, Inc. engages in providing social media marketing and content delivery services. It offers its services to Discord, TikTok, and other social media platforms. It also designs, develops and manages servers for communities on Discord. The company was founded by Arshia Sarkhani, Jackson Fairbanks, Arman Sarkhani and Kyle Fairbanks on August 1, 2020 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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Asset Entities is trending due to significant volatility following news of its upcoming merger, with community members debating whether the stock is primed for a squeeze or vulnerable to dilution. The stock's high short interest and potential for multi-day gains are key talking points, as traders watch for patterns similar to previous runners.

Oracle Corp. engages in the provision of products and services that address aspects of corporate information technology environments, including applications and infrastructure technologies. It operates through the following business segments: Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services. The Cloud and License segment markets, sells, and delivers enterprise applications and infrastructure technologies through cloud and on-premise deployment models including cloud services and license support offerings. The Hardware segment provides infrastructure technologies including Oracle Engineered Systems, servers, storage, industry-specific hardware, operating systems, virtualization, management, and other hardware-related software. The Services segment offers consulting, advanced support, and education services. The company was founded by Lawrence Joseph Ellison, Robert Nimrod Miner, and Edward A. Oates on June 16, 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Fueled by significant cloud growth projections, Oracle is trending with a massive pre-market surge, despite an earnings miss, with some suggesting this is linked to AI hype. The community is actively discussing whether the company's AI and cloud prospects justify the surge, or if a correction is looming, with some calling it a "bubble".  Many traders are weighing shorting the stock, while others point to analyst upgrades and potential for further gains.

Apple, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and other varieties of related services. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Americas segment includes North and South America. The Europe segment consists of European countries, as well as India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Greater China segment comprises China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The Rest of Asia Pacific segment includes Australia and Asian countries. Its products and services include iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, AppleCare, iCloud, digital content stores, streaming, and licensing services. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Ronald Gerald Wayne, and Stephen G. Wozniak in April 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

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Apple's stock is trending downwards as investors react to the iPhone 17 launch, with some expressing concerns over a lack of groundbreaking innovation and stalled AI development. The community is debating whether the product updates justify the price, with some seeing an overreaction and a buying opportunity, while others are drawing comparisons to the company's past and future growth prospects. Despite the dip, several analysts have raised price targets, suggesting confidence in Apple's long-term value and potential for a future rally.

GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

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GameStop is trending due to news of a special warrant dividend for shareholders, sparking discussions of potential short squeezes and increased buying pressure leading up to the October 3rd record date. The community is analyzing the implications of the warrants and discussing potential market manipulation. Positive earnings are also a key factor driving interest.

Wearable Devices Ltd. engages in the development of a non-invasive neural input technology that allows operation and control of digital devices using subtle finger movements and fingertip pressure. It offers Mudra band, a neutral input wristband. The company was founded by Asher Dahan, Guy Wagner, and Leeor Langer in March 2014 and is headquartered in Yokne'am Illit, Israel.

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QMMM Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of digital advertising services. It offers interactive design, animation, art-tech and virtual technologies used in commercial campaigns. It has worked with domestic and international banks, real estate developers, amusement parks, international sports apparel, footwear brands, luxury cosmetic products, and international brands. The company was founded by Bun Kwai on July 29, 2022 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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QMMM is trending due to speculative interest surrounding its recent surge, reportedly fueled by plans to establish a cryptocurrency treasury strategy. The community is actively discussing whether QMMM's gains are sustainable, with many comparing it to other recent high-flying stocks and debating if it's a pump and dump scheme.

Synopsys, Inc. engages in the provision of electronic design automation (EDA) software that engineers use to design and test integrated circuits (ICs). It also offers semiconductor intellectual property (IP) products. It operates through the following segments: Design Automation, Design IP, and Software Integrity. The Design Automation segment includes silicon design, verification products and services, system integration products and services, digital, custom, and FPGA IC design software, verification software and hardware products, and manufacturing software products. The Software Integrity segment includes a solution for building security and compliance testing into the customers' software development lifecycle and supply chain. The company was founded by Aart J. de Geus, Bill Krieger, Dave Gregory, and Rick Rudell in December 1986 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

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Innodata, Inc. is a data engineering company, which engages in providing artificial intelligence software platforms and management of its services. It operates through the following business segments: Digital Data Solutions (DDS), Synodex, and Agility. The DDS segment combines deep neural networks and human expertise in multiple domains to make unstructured information useable. The Synodex segment enables clients in the insurance and healthcare sectors to transform medical records into useable digital data and to apply technologies to the digital data to augment decision support. The Agility segment provides tools and related professional services that enable public relations and communications professionals to discover influencers, amplify messages, monitor coverage, and measure the impact of campaigns. The company was founded by Todd H. Solomon in 1988 and is headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

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The Trade Desk, Inc. engages in the provision of a self-service and cloud-based ad-buying platform. It operates through the United States and International geographical segments. The firm offers omnichannel advertising, audience targeting, solutions for identity, application programming interface (API), custom, and programmatic, measurement and optimization. The company was founded by Jeffrey Terry Green and David Pickles in November 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

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Broadcom Inc. is a global technology company, which designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software solutions. It operates through the Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software segments. The Semiconductor Solutions segment refers to product lines and intellectual property licensing. The Infrastructure Software segment relates to mainframe, distributed and cyber security solutions, and the FC SAN business. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, with autos and semiconductors among the sectors most exposed to new U.S. tariffs.The Trump administration’s new trade deal imposed a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, a key supplier of cars, semiconductors, smartphones and machinery.&nbsp;Automobiles made up 10% of South Korea’s exports last year, while chips accounted for 21%, with exports totaling more than 40% of the economy, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-25/five-things-to-watch-in-south-korea-s-lee-first-trump-meeting">reported</a>.Lee will be joined by executives from Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and LG Energy Solution.&nbsp;South Korean media reported that firms could announce up to $150 billion in new U.S. investments, adding to existing projects such as Samsung’s Texas chip plant and Hyundai’s $21 billion investment in vehicle and steel facilities.The July 31 trade deal also created a $350 billion South Korean fund for U.S. projects. Trump said he would direct the investments, and 90% of the profits would return to the U.S., while Seoul stated that most of the fund would be in the form of loan guarantees, with less than 5% in equity.&nbsp;Of the total, $150 billion is earmarked for shipyards, and Lee will visit one in Philadelphia.Agriculture is another flashpoint. Trump said South Korea would be “completely open” to U.S. farm goods, though Seoul excluded rice and beef as politically sensitive. Concessions on agriculture may be weighed against lower tariffs for autos and semiconductors.Defense spending will also be discussed. Trump has pressed allies to pay more, calling South Korea a “money machine.” The country hosts 28,500 U.S. troops and plans to allocate 2.32% of its GDP to defense this year.North Korea will be on the agenda as well. Trump met Kim Jong Un three times in his first term without curbing Pyongyang’s nuclear program, and Kim last week vowed a “rapid expansion” of his arsenal as U.S.-ROK military drills began. Analysts say engagement is unlikely unless drills are suspended and denuclearization dropped as a policy goal.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> with ‘normal’ message volume, ‘neutral’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> with ‘high’ volume, and ‘bullish’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> with ‘high’ volume.SPY is up 10.8% year-to-date, QQQ has gained 12.2%, while EWY has surged 44.5%, outperforming both.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and his wife depart from Haneda Airport. (Photo by David Mareuil/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Hyundai, Samsung Join Lee-Trump Summit As Autos And Chips Face Tariff Crossfire

South Korean firms could announce $150 billion in new U.S. projects, adding to Hyundai’s $21 billion and Samsung’s Texas chip plant, with a $350 billion fund and farm trade also in play.

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South Korea’s exports grew for most of August, despite the heavy tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which has upended global trade.According to a Bloomberg News report, citing customs data, the value of shipments gained 7.6% in the first 20 days of this month, compared with a 5.8% rise for the whole month of July. Despite imports rising slightly by 0.4%, the Asian country posted a trade surplus of $833 million.By sector, semiconductor exports, Korea’s top product, rose about 30%, while auto exports gained 22%, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-21/korea-s-early-exports-show-resilience-despite-us-tariffs-toll?srnd=homepage-asia">report</a> added. Unadjusted exports to the U.S. slipped 2.7% while exports to China rose 2.7%.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.South Korea is heavily reliant on trade, with exports making up 40% of the country’s economy. Last month, the country struck a last-minute deal with the U.S. to get a 15% tariff rate, compared to the 25% proposed by the Trump administration initially.However, the reduced rates will take a while to come into effect. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday that written documentation on the trade deals with Japan and South Korea is “weeks away.”The country’s exports have held their ground this year due to frontloading of shipments. South Korean firms such as Samsung Electronics have also benefited from the exemption granted to smartphones and other consumer electronics goods by the Trump administration.However, other sectoral tariffs, such as autos and steel, continued to weigh in on exports. During the first 20 days of August, steel exports slipped 4.5% while petroleum product shipments were down by 4%.The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF has risen 39% this year, while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust is up 8.3% this year.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gavin-newsom-mocks-bed-bath-and-beyond-as-bankrupt-company-after-retailer-opts-to-skip-store-openings-in-california/chsSi7WRdL3">Gavin Newsom Mocks Bed Bath &amp; Beyond As ‘Bankrupt’ Company After Retailer Opts To Skip Store Openings In California</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Shipping containers stacked in the container terminal at Busan Port on November 05, 2021 in Busan, South Korea. 

South Korean Exports Hold Ground Despite Steep US Tariffs 

According to a Bloomberg News report, citing customs data, the value of shipments rose 7.6% in the first 20 days of August.

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington, D.C., later this month to hold his first in-person meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.According to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20250812/korea-us-summit-confirmed-to-take-place-on-aug-25">report </a>by the Korea Times, both sides have finalized the schedule for the Korea-U.S. summit, which is set to take place on Aug. 25. Lee will travel to the U.S. on Aug. 24 and depart on Aug. 26.“They are expected to discuss ways to advance the Korea-U.S. alliance into a future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership in response to the changing international security and economic environment," presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung reportedly said.The summit will take place weeks after South Korea managed to seal a trade deal that reduced U.S. tariffs to 15% from 25% imposed by Trump. The Asian country also granted Washington access to $350 billion in U.S.-controlled investments and pledged to purchase $100 billion in American LNG and energy products, as well as further open its markets to U.S. goods.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:798/94;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/EWY_Aug_11_JPG_18a6b5cab8.webp" alt="EWY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:29 p.m. ET on Aug. 11, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="798" height="94"><figcaption>EWY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:29 p.m. ET on Aug. 11, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Kang reportedly said that the two leaders will discuss measures to strengthen military ties, as well as cooperation for building peace and achieving denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. They will also discuss shipbuilding, semiconductors, batteries, and other advanced technologies.A Washington Post report had stated earlier that the Trump administration seeks enhanced operational flexibility for the U.S. Forces Korea to deter an increasingly assertive China, as well as for Seoul to increase its defense spending.Trump had proposed the summit last month following the conclusion of tariff talks. &nbsp;The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF has risen 42% this year, while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust has gained 7.9%.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/exelon-s-bge-says-no-more-outages-expected-after-substation-failure-cuts-power-to-thousands-in-maryland/chrDo31Rdeq">Exelon's BGE Says No More Outages Expected After Substation Failure Cuts Power To Thousands In Maryland</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Donald Trump conducts a news conference in the White House briefing room on Monday, August 11, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Trump To Meet South Korean President This Month With Focus On Defense Spending, North Korea

The summit will take place weeks after South Korea managed to seal a trade deal that reduced U.S. tariffs to 15% from 25% imposed by Trump.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam agreed Monday to accelerate cooperation and nearly double annual trade to $150 billion by 2030, part of a broader push to counter the impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs.At a joint press event in Seoul, Lee referred to Vietnam as “a very important neighboring country” in both trade and security, while Lam stated that expanding military ties could help strengthen regional stability, according to Bloomberg.Vietnam is South Korea's biggest investment target and its third-largest trading partner. As of May, there are 94 billion dollars of registered projects in Vietnam. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $81.5 billion last year, an increase of 7.3% over 2023.Both nations recently reached separate trade deals with the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s tariff plan.&nbsp;South Korea&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-secures-full-and-complete-trade-deal-with-south-korea/chohs8MR5Cn">secured a 15% levy</a> after avoiding a potential 25% rate from August and agreed to measures, including&nbsp;granting Washington access to $350 billion in U.S.-controlled investments, purchasing $100 billion in American LNG and energy products, and further opening its markets to U.S. goods.&nbsp; Vietnam’s deal set a 20% tariff on its exports&nbsp;to the U.S.Lee said the deal removes the uncertainty of exports and levels the playing field,&nbsp;allowing South Korean companies to compete on an equal footing with major countries. He said the partnership will concentrate on shipbuilding, semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotechnology, and energy.Lee and Lam also agreed to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, defense and infrastructure during talks on Monday.&nbsp;South Korean companies are expected to participate in Vietnam's major infrastructure projects, including the development of new cities, high-speed rail systems, and nuclear power plants. Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu said the visit would also open up more opportunities for cooperation on semiconductors and artificial intelligence.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bearish’ for the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) and ‘bullish’ for the VanEck Vietnam ETF (VNM), with both seeing ‘normal’ and ‘low’ message volume, respectively.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VNM">VNM</a> is up 49.7%, outperforming&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY’s</a> 44.4% gain.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) attends with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (L) during a joint statement at the presidential office. (Photo by Song Kyung-Seok - Pool/Getty Images)

South Korea, Vietnam Plot $150 Billion Trade Boost To Counter Trump Tariff Heat

Leaders from both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including critical minerals, defense, infrastructure, and advanced technology.

As the Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaches, South Korea has become the latest nation to strike a trade deal with the U.S., ending the uncertainty over the trade deal limbo.Announcing the deal on his Truth Social account, President Donald Trump said he was pleased to announce that the U.S. has agreed to a “Full and Complete Trade Deal” with South Korea.&nbsp;“We have agreed to a Tariff for South Korea of 15%,” the president said, adding that America will not be charged a tariff.The development spurred buying interest in Korean stocks, with the Kospi rising 0.47% in early trading on Thursday.&nbsp; The Korean Won also rose against the U.S. and was last trading up 0.04%.While the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, a measure of broader U.S. market performance, has gained nearly 9% this year, the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY"> iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> has surged up about 45%.The trade agreement also provides for South Korea:<ul><li>Giving Washington access to $350 billion for investments owned and controlled by the U.S.&nbsp;</li><li>Purchasing $100 billion worth of&nbsp;LNG, or other energy products’</li><li>Investing a large sum of money in the U.S.</li><li>Opening up its market for trade with the U.S.</li><li>Accepting American products such as cars and trucks, agricultural products, etc</li></ul>&nbsp;Trump said the size of the proposed investment will be announced in the next two weeks when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.South Korea is&nbsp;the United States' sixth-largest trading partner.&nbsp;Following Japan’s trade deal, which lowered the levy to 15% on exports to the U.S., South Korea was under pressure to negotiate a rate equal to or lower than this. In the event of a “no-deal,” a 25% rate would have applied, starting in August.&nbsp;A Bloomberg report, quoting U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/trump-says-us-to-impose-15-tariff-on-south-korean-goods-in-deal">said</a> the discounted rate would apply to automobile exports from South Korea but not to steel and aluminum exports.Details of the deal were not yet&nbsp;fully clear. After Trump’s announcement, Lee reportedly said in a Facebook post: “Through this agreement, the government has eliminated uncertainties in the export environment and created conditions for our companies to compete on equal or superior terms with major countries."He also highlighted shipbuilding, semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotechnology, and energy as areas where the country would invest.&nbsp;Yonhap&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250731003051315?section=national/politics">reported</a> that Kim Yong-beom, the presidential chief of staff for policy, told reporters that South Korea did not agree to further open its markets in rice and beef, which have remained contentious issues.Earlier in the day, Trump also stated that the U.S. had concluded a trade deal with Pakistan, with both countries agreeing to collaborate on developing the Asian nation’s massive oil reserves. In the post announcing the deal, he expressed hopes that the U.S. could begin selling oil to India, which currently relies on Russia for its oil needs.The president also pressured India to budge, threatening a 25% rate and further penalties if it didn’t agree to a deal by Aug. 1.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wingstop-soars-27-percent-upgraded-growth-outlook-retail-extremely-bullish/choXakwR5Cl">Wingstop Soars 27% On Upgraded Growth Outlook, Retail Turns Extremely Bullish</a>

United States President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media at the White House in Washington DC, United States, on July 29, 2025. 

Trump Secures 'Full And Complete' Trade Deal With South Korea, Unlocking $350B Investment Framework

Trump stated that the size of the proposed investment will be announced within the next two weeks, when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.

 Trump Secures 'Full And Complete' Trade Deal With South Korea, Unlocking $350B Investment Framework

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Trump stated that the size of the proposed investment will be announced within the next two weeks, when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.


U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will reportedly skip the “2+2” meeting touted by Seoul’s Finance Ministry due to a scheduling conflict.The development comes even as South Korea steps up efforts to strike a trade deal with the U.S. before the Aug. 1 deadline set by President Trump.Following Japan’s trade deal, which lowers the levy to 15% on exports to the U.S., South Korea has been under pressure to negotiate a rate equal to or lower than this. In the event of a “no deal,” a 25% rate would apply, starting in August.&nbsp;&nbsp;South Korean Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Kim Jung-kwan is currently in Washington, along with a high-level delegation, for negotiations.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/south-korean-feels-the-heat-after-japan-inks-trump-trade-deal-officials-in-dc/ch8wK2GR5M7">2+2 meeting,</a> involving South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, along with their U.S. counterparts, Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, was originally scheduled to take place on Friday.The South Korean Kospi ended Thursday’s session up 0.13%.While the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> has gained 8.9% this year, the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY"> iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> has surged up over 45%.A Bloomberg report, citing a communication from the South Korean Finance Ministry on Thursday,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-24/bessent-set-to-miss-key-us-south-korea-trade-talks-this-week">said</a> the meeting has now been postponed.The report stated that the South Korean trade minister and Greer would still meet this week, although the timing had not been finalized yet.Bessent’s absence could take some of the momentum out of the bilateral talks, but Seoul looks forward to pressing ahead with Yeo, who has been designated as the chief negotiator.&nbsp;Jeong Woo Park, a Nomura Holdings economist, said, “From the US perspective, they probably don’t view the Korea discussions as urgent since they have successfully wrapped up their talks with Japan," according to Bloomberg.Yonhap reported Wednesday that South Korea will likely discuss its ban on American beef from cattle 30 months old or older, proposed online platform regulations, and restrictions on the export of high-precision map data.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-schedules-rare-fed-visit-as-tensions-with-powell-simmer/ch8yZ5AR5ul">Trump Schedules Rare Fed Visit As Tensions With Powell Simmer</a>

Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks with guests before U.S. President Donald Trump delivered remarks during a White House Faith Office luncheon at the White House on July 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Bessent To Skip South Korea Trade Talks Due To Scheduling Conflict Even As Seoul Scrambles To Get Deal Done  

In the event of a “no deal” with the U.S., a 25% rate would apply on imports from South Korea, starting in August.  

South Korea is under pressure after Japan struck a trade deal with the U.S., with the new Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan reportedly heading to Washington to resolve the trade issue.South Korean News Agency Yonhap reported that the Trade, Industry and Energy Minister, who is on a three-day visit to the U.S., will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.&nbsp;His visit comes a week ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline issued by the U.S.&nbsp;U.S. President Donald Trump communicated a 25% tariff for South Korea in a letter sent to President Lee Jae-myung in early July, unchanged from the “Liberation Day” rate.The South Korean Kospi, a key stock market gauge, languished below the unchanged line for the better part of Wednesday’s session before recovering in late trading.While the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> has gained nearly 8% this year, the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY"> iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> has surged up over 43%.“Given the significant impact that tariff negotiations could have on our economy, the government will thoroughly respond by carefully considering the sensitivities across different sectors," the South Korean minister reportedly&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250723003300320">said</a>."We will make every effort to ensure that this negotiation becomes an opportunity to upgrade the Korea-U.S. cooperation in the industrial and energy sectors, producing a positive-sum outcome for both countries."Commenting on the development, Kim Sung-rae, an analyst at Hanwha Investment &amp; Securities, said, “Investors see the Japan-U.S. deal as a benchmark for the Korean deal,” Reuters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-scrutinise-us-japan-trade-deal-officials-fly-washington-2025-07-23/">reported.</a>"The deal would put pressure on Korean negotiators to come up with a similar, or better, deal." The Japan trade deal announced by the U.S. lowered the levy on imports from Japan to 15%, down from the previously announced 25% rate by Trump.Kim Yong-jin, a management professor at Sogang University, reportedly said, “It will be difficult for South Korea to have U.S. tariff rates lower than 15% on Japan and 10% on Britain.”Yonhap&nbsp;reported that South Korea will likely discuss&nbsp;its ban on American beef from cattle 30 months old or older, proposed online platform regulations, and restrictions&nbsp;on the export of high-precision map data.&nbsp;The report&nbsp;stated that “2+2” talks involving South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, along with their U.S. counterparts, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, are scheduled for Friday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/japan-pm-shigeru-ishiba-reportedly-mulls-stepping-down-after-striking-us-trade-deal/ch8wh6ZR5Mc">Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Reportedly Mulls Stepping Down This Month After Striking US Trade Deal</a>

 Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a press conference at the presidential office on June 04, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.  

South Korea Feels The Heat After Japan Inks Trump Trade Deal — Officials In DC To Salvage Terms Before August Deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump communicated a 25% tariff for South Korea in a letter sent to President Lee Jae-myung in early July, unchanged from the “Liberation Day” rate.

Several Asian economies are racing to strike last-minute trade deals with the U.S. ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline that could trigger steep new tariffs under President Donald Trump’s global tariff strategy.South KoreaSouth Korea’s top trade official said Monday that the country may reach an “agreement in principle” with the U.S. on tariffs before the Aug. 1 deadline, according to local media cited by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/south-korea-trade-envoy-may-be-able-strike-framework-deal-with-us-by-aug-1-2025-07-14/">Reuters</a>.&nbsp;Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, following high-level talks in Washington last week, said “twenty days are not enough to come up with a perfect treaty that contains every detail,” and noted “considerable progress” on industrial cooperation.Yeo said that South Korea may need to make a “strategic judgment” on&nbsp;the agriculture and livestock sectors, suggesting that while “sensitive” areas may require protection, some aspects could be considered within the broader deal framework.&nbsp;He added that South Korea is working to avoid “unfair” U.S. tariffs on autos and steel that could damage industrial ties with its closest security ally.Trump said, “South Korea wants to make a deal right now,” without providing details.South Korea is hoping to avoid a 25% tariff set to begin Aug. 1, after a delayed start to negotiations following President Lee Jae-myung’s June 4 inauguration.&nbsp;According to Korea Customs Service data, South Korea recorded a $55.6 billion trade surplus with the U.S. in 2024, up 25% from the prior year due to rising car exports.ThailandIn Thailand, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said Monday the government is considering zero tariffs on more U.S. imports, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-considering-offering-zero-tariffs-more-us-imports-finance-minister-says-2025-07-14/">Reuters</a>.&nbsp;He also said 200 billion baht ($6.1 billion) in soft loans would be made available to cushion the blow from U.S. tariffs.&nbsp;Thailand faces a 36% tariff from Washington if no agreement is reached before Aug.1.VietnamVietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Friday that the U.S. and Vietnam have reached a consensus on a tariff deal framework, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-13/vietnam-urges-us-business-group-to-help-in-tariff-talks-media">Bloomberg</a>, citing local media outlet The Investor.&nbsp;Chinh made the remarks during a meeting with the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council in Hanoi, which includes companies such as Apple, Boeing, and Amazon.Vietnam was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-11/vietnam-surprised-by-trump-tariff-announcement-seeks-lower-rate">reportedly</a> surprised by Trump’s recent announcement of a 20% tariff deal, and the country is now supposedly seeking a lower rate.&nbsp;Chinh urged U.S. businesses to support a detailed agreement on product-level terms, oppose trade defense actions against Vietnamese goods, and press the U.S. to recognize Vietnam as a market economy.JapanMeanwhile, tensions have also emerged in U.S.-Japan trade relations.&nbsp;Reuters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/rubio-says-no-drama-or-division-us-relations-with-japan-2025-07-11/">reported</a> Friday that the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio downplayed concerns, saying there was “no drama or division,” despite Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stating Thursday that Japan needed to reduce dependence on the U.S. in areas like security, food, and energy.Trump announced a 25% tariff on Japanese imports last week.&nbsp;Japanese media previously reported the U.S. had asked Japan and other Asian allies to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, which the Financial Times said led to Japan canceling a key bilateral defense and foreign ministers meeting.Rubio rejected claims of pressure, saying Washington merely encouraged Tokyo to invest in certain capabilities.He added that Japan's push for greater military autonomy was welcomed by the U.S. “Anyone looking for drama or division... shouldn’t be doing it,” Rubio said.&nbsp;A former Biden official told Reuters the relationship was strained, but said tensions could ease if a deal is reached by Aug. 1.On Stocktwits,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> and iShares&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWJ">MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)</a> both saw ‘high’ message volume, with sentiment rated ‘neutral’ for EWY and ‘bearish’ for EWJ.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/THD">iShares MSCI Thailand ETF (THD)</a> recorded ‘neutral’ sentiment with ‘extremely high’ message volume.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VNM">VanEck Vietnam ETF (VNM)</a> showed ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> showed ‘bearish’ sentiment amid ‘low’ message volume.See also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/oil-prices-edge-higher-as-trump-teases-russia-sanctions/ch8BjnnR5Nt">Oil Prices Edge Higher As Trump Teases Russia Sanctions</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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