Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

WTI crude oil futures touched $90 per barrel today, marking the first time since late July, with intraday gains of 4.28%.

According to CCTV International, WTI crude oil surged 5.0% today (September 1) to $90.07 per barrel, breaking the psychological $90 level for the first time since late July. Brent crude rose 4.5% to $94.57 per barrel.

Bitcoin gained 24.95% in August 2026, rising from $62,000 at the start of the month to above $81,000 at its peak before settling near $78,000 by 31 August. The rally accelerated on 19 August after the US Treasury announced plans to at least double long-end bond buybacks from $2

According to Tasnim News Agency, on September 1, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf warned that if enemies attempt to block Iran's oil exports from the Persian Gulf, Iran will prevent all other nations from exporting oil as well. In a video address, Ghalibaf stated that during the

According to the U.S. Treasury Department's statement released on Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "strongly supports Japan taking decisive market and monetary policy measures" to address the yen's undervaluation. Bessent made the remarks following his meeting with Bank of Japan

On Tuesday, September 1, the Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) facility saw usage decline to $725 million across 2 counterparties, compared to $6.73 billion in the prior trading

Stripe and Advent International's attempt to acquire PayPal collapsed on Aug. 27 over a fundamental disagreement on valuation, with the bidders offering $60.50 per share while PayPal believed its stock appreciation reflected its own turnaround performance rather than acquisition speculation. The

Pyth Network announced the integration of SHEIN's live trading data on Pyth Pro, providing traders with immediate access to SHEIN's trading activity on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The integration aims to enhance real-time market analytics for users by delivering immediate price feeds. SHEIN began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and this data integration aligns with Pyth Network's mission of providing high-fidelity market data across various assets. Pyth Network Delivers Real-Time Pric

According to Token Terminal, the tokenized ETF sector reached a combined market cap of $624 million across 14 issuers as of September 1, 2026. Ondo Finance leads the market with 52.8% market share, followed by Binance bStocks at 17.2% and xStocks at 16.0%, together accounting for 86% of the total ma

According to Reuters and Axios reporting, Stripe and Advent abandoned their $60.50-per-share acquisition offer for PayPal on Aug. 27, causing the company's stock to plunge 12% the following morning and continue declining, closing at $52.66 the next day. The two sides diverged on the reason behind P

According to ECB Governing Council member Joachim Nagel on Tuesday, euro zone core inflation declined in August, with services inflation also moderating. Speaking at a G20 conference in Asheville, North Carolina, Nagel stated, "The good news is that core inflation has fallen," and added that no

Gold-miner stocks surged over the past month, driven by mixed indications from Washington policymakers that prompted investors to seek refuge in traditional safe-haven assets. The rally reflects growing confidence in the gold sector amid uncertainty in financial markets caused by inconsistent policy

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported on September 1 local time that the US Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August registered 54.6, down 1.0 point from July's 55.6 and below the market forecast of 55.2. The decline reflected slowdowns in new orders and production

According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the U.S. manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 54.6 in August, down 1.0 point from July's 55.6 and below the market forecast of 55.2. S&P Global's August manufacturing PMI came in at 53.9, exceeding expectations of 53.2. Both r

A consortium of 21 major financial institutions including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Santander, MUFG and Fidelity Investments announced Tuesday plans to establish a new company to develop and issue

According to Onchain Lens, BlackRock's IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust) wallet received 1,404.5 bitcoins valued at approximately $109.35 million from Coinbase Prime. Coinbase Prime provides custody and trading services to institutional

Wells Fargo equity strategist Ohsung Kwon adopted a more cautious outlook on US stocks this week, joining JPMorgan's trading desk in downgrading their stance on US equities. JPMorgan's market-intelligence team, led by Andrew Tyler, shifted to a tactically cautious position on August 31, 2026,

The US government is paying more to borrow money than it has in nearly two decades. The 30-year Treasury yield has climbed to roughly 5.23% to 5.34%, a level the bond market hasn't seen since 2007, while the 10-year yield has pushed to around 4.79% to 4.80%. Inflation remains stubbornly elevated

The SEC proposed its first major transfer agent rule update since the late 1970s on September 1, 2026, explicitly addressing blockchain-based recordkeeping and tokenized securities. The proposal modernizes registration and reporting requirements for approximately 273 registered transfer agents and i

JPMorgan's trading desk, led by Andrew Tyler, adopted a tactically cautious stance on US equities on August 31, 2026, citing hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh as a catalyst for higher interest rate hike expectations. Wells Fargo equity strategist Ohsung Kwon joined the cau