Large parts of the U.S. stock market and funding markets have effectively entered a frozen state, leaving many stocks struggling, CNBC reported, citing Jim Cramer. He said high interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and political factors are slowing activity and that investors should not rush to exit the market. Cramer pointed to a weak housing market, slower IPOs and mergers, and potential headwinds for data center investment. He said the backdrop could quickly improve if a war ends, easing oil prices, inflation and the risk of further rate hikes.

Venture capital supply by seven large securities firms obligated to provide risk capital rose to 11.6 trillion won in the second quarter, up 2 trillion won, or 20.4 percent, from the first quarter, South Korea\'s Financial Services Commission said. Authorities plan to review differentiated credit for higher-risk investments and to overhaul brokerage research rules. Measures include curbing buy-rating bias, boosting small and mid-cap coverage, and extending mandatory IPO research.