Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin surged to $84,254 on October 13 before retreating, declining over 2% amid escalating Middle East tensions. Brent crude climbed to $107.25 per barrel, the highest since September 16, while WTI crude broke through $94 per barrel, driven by concerns over energy supply d

Cleveland Federal Reserve Chair Beth Harker advocated for smaller, more frequent policy adjustments to keep inflation expectations stable, during a speech on Monday at the National Association for Business Economics annual conference. Harker stated she generally prefers making smaller adjustments

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said on October 12 that additional interest-rate increases are necessary to bring inflation back to the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Hammack told Barron's the current level of monetary-policy tightening remains insufficient even after the recent rise in bond

All 30 semiconductor stocks in the PHLX Semiconductor Index declined on Monday, October 12, with Nvidia retreating 1.7% and the chipmaking benchmark falling approximately 2.3% intraday. The weakness extended the sector's losing streak, which has erased roughly 7% of its value, while the Nasdaq

MicroStrategy added 250 BTC to its holdings recently. The acquisition expands the company's existing bitcoin treasury, reinforcing its position as one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.

According to Stocktwits, U.S. equities traded mixed on Monday, Oct 12, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining more than 200 points while the Nasdaq Composite declined as chip stocks tumbled. Salesforce (CRM) surged after Bank of America upgraded it to 'Buy' from 'Underperform' and raised its

US Stock Market News shows Warren Buffett's S&P 500 ETF strategy gaining relevance as AI stock valuations rise and bubble fears grow. The S&P 500 has seen strong gains in recent years, rising 24% in 2023, 23% in 2024, and around 16% in 2025, with the Nasdaq Composite performing even better at 43% in

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 56 (neutral) on Monday from 67 a week earlier, signaling a sharp shift in market sentiment. Bitcoin dropped approximately 6% to $81,749.83 from a peak of $86,978 early last week, as macroeconomic headwinds including rising oil prices above $101 and a 30-year T

Fitch Ratings warned France on October 12 (local time) that its credit outlook could be changed to negative if the country fails to make significant progress in reducing its fiscal deficit amid ongoing political divisions. The credit rating agency stated that further substantial increases in

According to Fitch on October 12, the international credit rating agency warned that France's credit outlook could shift to negative if the country fails to make significant progress in reducing its fiscal deficit amid ongoing political divisions. Fitch currently rates France at A+ with a stable out

TotalEnergies will reduce diesel prices at French fuel stations from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, drawing on strategic fuel reserves. Station diesel will fall approximately €0.10 per liter, while non-road diesel for agriculture and construction machinery will drop about €0.20 per liter.

According to Total Energies, the energy company is releasing strategic diesel reserves to provide price cuts to French consumers from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Heating oil discounts reach €200 per cubic meter, while diesel at fuel stations will be reduced by approximately €0.10 per

According to the U.S. Minerals Management Administration (MMA), the Gulf of Mexico region has suspended approximately 531 million cubic feet per day of natural gas production, accounting for about 25% of current

According to Bloomberg, U.S. large-cap bank stocks entered a technical correction before earnings season, with the KBW Bank Index declining over 10% since mid-August as long-term borrowing costs reached their highest levels in decades. Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo are

Strategy purchased 334 Bitcoin for approximately $28.7 million between October 1 and October 4, according to the company's 8-K filing with the SEC. The purchase represented a sharp decline from the $142.7 million in Bitcoin acquisitions during the prior reporting period covering September 21

India's central bank introduced a facility allowing major state-owned oil companies to purchase dollars through designated banks instead of the spot market, redirecting an estimated $10 billion to $12 billion in monthly demand. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also tightened foreign exchange

Global X CEO and other industry leaders discussed the emergence of mini-themes in exchange-traded funds at the ETF IQ event hosted by Eric Balchunas. Defiance CEO Matt Beilski shared a personal story related to his son's autism, while Global X CEO addressed mini-themes such as LLM ETFs, and Future

According to SEC 8-K filing, MicroStrategy purchased 334 Bitcoin for approximately $28.7 million between October 1 and October 4, averaging $85,839 per coin. The acquisition represents an 80% decline from the prior reporting period (September 21-27), when the company bought 1,665 BTC for $142.7 mill

According to RBI announcements, the Indian rupee surged 1% on Monday (October 14), its strongest rally since April, following the central bank's move to redirect approximately $10 billion to $12 billion in monthly dollar demand away from the spot market. The RBI introduced a special facility

Today at the ETF IQ event, Global X's CEO discussed the emergence of 'mini-themes' in exchange-traded funds, including LLM ETFs, according to the event hosted by Eric Balchunas. Defiance CEO Matt Beilski and Future Sports' Jodi Gunzberg also participated in the panel, addressing niche investment