Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

US Stock Market News shows strong momentum as stock index futures point to a higher opening on Monday, October 12, with traders heavily bullish on the S&P 500 based on cooling energy prices and the official start of third-quarter bank earnings season. According to the Oct. 12 contract on

According to Yonhap Infomax, Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song indicated on October 12 that the nation's GDP gap is approaching the critical threshold and may shift into positive territory by year-end or early next year. Responding to a lawmaker's question during a parliamentary audit, Shin

U.S. spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds recorded $38.8 million in combined net outflows on October 9, 2026, as renewed demand for Bitcoin products failed to offset continued withdrawals from Ethereum and Solana funds. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $21.1 million, reversing the previous session's $244

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. and China are separated by 'months, not years' in the race to return astronauts to the moon as Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares rose 0.4% overnight heading into Monday. RKLB shares fell 8% to $68.21 last week, marking their worst weekly performance since

Former Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong spoke at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok on October 12 (local time). He identified government integrity during the Park Chung-hee era and the post-1997 transition to a private-sector economy as Korea's key success factors.

According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock rose 0.4% overnight on October 12 as the U.S. and China narrowed their moon return race to "months, not years." China aims to land astronauts by 2029, while NASA targets a crewed return by end of 2028. Isaacman named Rocket Lab

According to Morgan Stanley's October 9 research report, the S&P 500 equal-weighted index fell 5% in September, while the market-cap-weighted index declined 0.5%. The top six stocks contributed approximately 190

According to Yonhapinfomax, Lee Chang-yong, former governor of the Bank of Korea, highlighted today at the IMF and World Bank annual conference in Bangkok that South Korea's economic success was rooted in government integrity and the 1997 financial crisis-driven transition from state-led to

The global crude oil market in October 2026 is experiencing an anomaly: Middle Eastern oil producers are sending crude to market at the fastest pace in months, yet oil prices have not fallen as textbooks would predict. As of October 12, Gate market data showed 布伦特原油 at $101.67, while WTI crude was priced at $90.32, with both remaining at elevated levels. Meanwhile, daily crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz surged to 12 million barrels in September, up 60% from 7.5 million barrels in Jul

Netmarble disclosed on the 12th a plan to purchase 591,715 common shares of Coway worth approximately 60 billion KRW through on-market transactions. The trading period spans 30 days from November 11 to December 10. The transaction aims to stabilize governance structure and improve financial

According to Yonhapinfomax, on Oct 12 in Asian trading, the U.S. dollar index fell then recovered to 102.200, down 0.01% from the previous close. WTI crude for November delivery declined 2.09% to $89.92 per barrel, while Brent crude for December delivery fell 1.81% to $102.82 per barrel. The decline

According to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia launched its first gold refinery on October 12. The $50 million joint venture aims to position the country as a regional precious metals processing center. The facility will refine not only Ethiopia's domestically produced gold but also process precio

According to ChainCatcher, The Smarter Web Company completed an initial public offering (IPO) this Wednesday, raising $13.25 million through MORE, the UK's first Bitcoin-backed preferred stock. MORE began trading on the London Stock Exchange main market, with the first weekly dividend payment

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange data released today, aluminum futures warehouse receipts fell 13,318 tons on October 12, marking the largest single-day decline among tracked commodities. Silver futures warehouse receipts decreased 6,754 kilograms, while copper futures receipts rose 500 tons.

According to Token Terminal, tokenized stocks reached a record high of $3.9 billion as of October 12. BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Solana collectively account for approximately 70% of the market.

According to Jin10, on October 12, the Shanghai Futures Exchange reported significant changes in energy warehouse warrants: crude oil futures warrants fell 730,000 barrels day-over-day to 4.216 million barrels; bitumen factory warrants rose 77,500 tonnes to 114,770 tonnes. Low sulfur fuel oil wareho

According to Jin10, on October 12, the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell called on Trump to impose new sanctions on Russia rather than pursue a diesel supply agreement with Moscow. Speaking before an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, Borrell stated: "We call on the US to

According to Board Channels, AMD raised GDDR6 memory prices effective October 1, with costs expected to be passed to consumers as GPU supply remains severely constrained. GPU prices have already surged 50-60% compared to last year, according to system integrator Stince Built, driven by ongoing

Seoul's bond market posted strong gains in the post-holiday trading session as yields on 10-year Korean Treasury Bonds (KTBs) plunged 11.1 basis points to 4.301%, marking the lowest intraday level since August 31. Foreign investors drove the rally by purchasing over 25,000 contracts

According to the Seoul Bond Market, South Korea's 10-year government bond yield fell 11.1 basis points to 4.301% today, marking the lowest intraday level since August 31. The 3-year yield declined 7.9 basis points to 3.918%. Foreign investors drove the rally, purchasing 25,246 contracts of 3-year bo