Fed Interest Rate Freeze Leads to Bond Yields Rising, New York Stock Market Falls 'Philly Semiconductor -5.3% Micron -9.9%' / Leverage, 20% Individual Investment Limit Set

[July 30th #BeforeMarketOpen] Fed Interest Rate Freeze Leads to Bond Yields Rising, New York Stock Market Falls "Philly Semiconductor -5.3% Micron -9.9% / Leverage, 20% Individual Investment Limit Set

Watch on YouTube ↗ | July 30, 2026 at 00:51 | 3:08:26 | 815 Money Talk (815머니톡)

Speakers

Host — Pre-market Briefer

Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle

Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Kim Tae-seong — Division Head, Xangle

Ha Chang-bong — CEO

Summary

The video discusses the recent sharp declines in the Korean stock market, driven by foreign selling, deleveraging of retail ETF positions, and global tech weakness following the Fed's rate freeze. Experts analyze the earnings of major US tech companies like Microsoft and Meta, assessing their continued commitment to AI capex. Panelists provide strategies for navigating the volatility, highlighting opportunities in oversold semiconductor giants and resilient sectors like cosmetics and shipbuilding.

The Korean market experienced severe volatility and sharp drops, exacerbated by the forced liquidation of retail leveraged ETF positions.
Microsoft's strong cloud growth and Meta's raised capex guidance confirm that big tech's AI infrastructure investments remain robust.
Experts advise against panic selling Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, noting their valuations have reached historically cheap levels.
Cosmetics companies like Amorepacific and LG H&H are highlighted as strong rotation plays due to their successful expansion into Western markets.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Haesung DS are noted for their solid earnings and strong industry fundamentals despite the broader market weakness.
The government's delayed response to the leveraged ETF risks was criticized by panelists, who urged investors to manage their cash and avoid margin trading.

Ideas

5:17

US ban on Chinese robots benefits Korea.

The US ban on Chinese humanoid robots is highly beneficial for Korean robot manufacturers, as it prevents them from being squeezed between US software and Chinese hardware.

7:00

Defensive rotation targets after excessive price declines.

Liquor stocks like HiteJinro and Lotte Chilsung are benefiting from a defensive rotation in a weak market. HiteJinro, in particular, has fallen so much that it appears to have bottomed out.

16:21

Sovereign AI positioning and shareholder returns attract.

NAVER's value will shine when the market normalizes. The confirmation of Nvidia's investment, combined with share cancellations and its solid positioning in Sovereign AI as Korea's dominant portal, makes it highly attractive.

17:21

Strong Q2 earnings and improving product mix.

In a high-interest-rate environment where the broader biotech sector struggles, CDMO/CMO and biosimilar companies with actual earnings growth, like Celltrion and Yuhan, will survive and stand out.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 51:51

Raised capex guidance confirms AI infrastructure commitment.

Meta's EPS missed due to one-off costs, but revenue beat expectations and the bottom end of its capex guidance was raised. This confirms the company's strong, ongoing commitment to AI infrastructure investment.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 57:30

Strong Azure growth proves AI monetization.

Microsoft's Q2 earnings beat expectations, driven by 43% growth in Azure and an 84% YoY surge in Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO). This proves that AI investments are generating tangible returns and high revenue visibility.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 76:30

Bill Gates' visit boosts domestic SMR stocks.

Bill Gates is visiting Korea to discuss SMR supply chains with SK and HD Hyundai. This upcoming event could provide momentum for domestic nuclear equipment and SMR-related companies once the broader market stabilizes.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 83:08

AI fundamentals remain strong; accumulate on dips.

Fears of an AI bubble are unfounded, as big tech data center revenues continue to surge. The recent market plunge has brought Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix down to technical rebound zones, making it a good time to accumulate on dips.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 103:21

Strong uptrends despite market weakness offer opportunities.

Cosmetics companies are showing strong uptrends and approaching new highs despite the broader market weakness. They offer solid short-term trading opportunities in the current volatile environment.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 113:26

Improving lead frame profitability drove earnings beat.

Despite deficits in package substrates, Haesung DS's lead frame profitability is improving, which drove a Q2 earnings beat. Industry conditions remain very favorable.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 150:47

Growing in Western markets, reducing China reliance.

Amorepacific and LG H&H are successfully reducing their dependence on China while growing in North America and Europe. Amorepacific has shifted to functional and reasonable pricing, and LG H&H recently received its first analyst upgrades in four years.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 155:32

Higher China utilization and US nearing break-even.

Cosmax is preferred over Kolmar Korea because Cosmax has higher utilization rates in China and its US subsidiary is nearing the break-even point, whereas Kolmar is still absorbing fixed costs from early-stage investments.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 174:18

Earnings-backed CDMO and biosimilar companies will outperform.

In a high-interest-rate environment where the broader biotech sector struggles, CDMO/CMO and biosimilar companies with actual earnings growth, like Celltrion and Yuhan, will survive and stand out.

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