Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The Federal Reserve announced no interest rate hike this week, according to CryptoTwitter commentator Ran Neuner. Neuner's statement also referenced the Clarity Act, which is expected to pass, though no specific vote date was provided. The announcement comes amid mixed signals in the broader

According to CryptoTwitter commentator Ran Neuner, the Federal Reserve has confirmed there will be no interest rate hike this week. The Clarity Act, which provides regulatory clarity for digital assets, is expected to pass soon, potentially influencing market sentiment and trading

Alibaba and Amazon reported significant AI infrastructure investments in their latest quarterly results, with both companies experiencing negative free cash flow. Alibaba's June-quarter AI Cloud and Compute Services revenue reached RMB48.44 billion, a 45% year-over-year increase, while Amazon's

According to Q2 2026 earnings reports released in July, Alibaba and Amazon's massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure have pushed both companies into negative free cash flow despite robust cloud revenue growth. Alibaba's June-quarter AI Cloud and Compute Services revenue reached RMB48.44

According to Brett Redfearn, president of Securitize and former director of the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, a critical governance gap remains unresolved: who votes shares of tokenized stock held in non-KYC wallets with no linked identity. Redfearn laid out the problem on the Unchained

White House National Economic Council Chair Kevin Hassett stated on May 13 (local time) that President Donald Trump would '100% respect the independence' of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh even if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. Speaking in a CNN interview, Hassett confirmed Trump would accept a ra

Nvidia is considering investing as much as $10 billion in Anthropic's planned initial public offering, potentially becoming an anchor investor in a deal that could raise up to $100 billion and value the Claude developer at roughly $2 trillion. Reuters reported that Anthropic is targeting

According to Reuters, Nvidia is considering investing as much as $10 billion in Anthropic's planned initial public offering before the U.S. midterm elections in November. The investment would make Nvidia an anchor investor in a deal potentially raising up to $100 billion and valuing the Claude

According to Jin10, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned on Sunday (September 14) that oil traders should not expect a quick breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz situation. Wright noted that the global oil market remains dependent on alternative shipping routes, which currently supply

Jason from Delphi Digital attributes the recent crypto demand surge to consistent spot ETF flows, noting that price movements appear independent of individual influencers. The analysis highlights limited open interest accumulation, suggesting demand is not heavily speculative. This trend reflects

According to Jerusalem Post, on Sunday, Trump suggested the U.S. could remain in Iran and "take the oil," comparing this approach to American involvement in Venezuelan oil policies. He indicated Iran war may end by year's end or shortly after the U.S. November midterm elections, but also presented a

The United States confronts a $15 trillion Treasury debt refinancing challenge with maturities scheduled through 2028. The immediate pressure involves $7.5 trillion maturing this year, followed by $4 trillion in 2027 and $3.5 trillion in 2028. The refinancing burden coincides with higher interest co

Blackstone launched a dedicated AI investment unit called Blackstone N1 (BXN1) in San Francisco, consolidating its technology-focused equity strategies into a single platform. The move reflects the $1 trillion alternative asset firm's commitment to AI infrastructure, where it has deployed

President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, citing concerns about fuel shortages. The call relates to Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel facilities, which have reportedly contributed to fuel shortages and prompted Ru

According to Treasury data, the U.S. faces $7.5 trillion in Treasury debt maturities in 2026, with an additional $4 trillion due in 2027 and $3.5 trillion in 2028, totaling $15 trillion by 2028. Market participants are pricing in an 87.5% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026, while the

Blackstone launched a dedicated AI investment unit called Blackstone N1 (BXN1) in San Francisco in September 2026, consolidating its technology-focused equity strategies under a single platform led by Jas Khaira. The $1 trillion alternative asset manager said it has deployed over $150 billion in AI-

On September 13, Trump urged Zelenskyy to stop Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian oil refineries, characterizing the strikes as a threat to global fuel supplies. The request follows conversations Trump held with Russian President Putin. Zelenskyy countered with a proposal for mutual energy

According to BlockBeats, on September 13, the U.S. has approximately $7 trillion in short-term Treasury debt in circulation, with $6.1 trillion maturing within one year. If the Federal Reserve raises rates