Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to CFO David Zinsner at Deutsche Bank's Technology Conference, Intel's 14A manufacturing process is reducing defects faster than planned in Q2 2026. Zinsner said 14A defect density is tracking better than Intel's internal target curve, marking the best improvement rate the company has

According to Jin10, Enflame Technology is scheduled to list on Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market on September 2, seeking to raise 6 billion yuan through an IPO of 43.035 million shares, representing 10% of post-IPO total capital. The funds will primarily support research and development of

According to recent reports, Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT as collateral for loans. This marks a notable shift toward cryptocurrency integration in traditional banking, as major financial institutions increasingly recognize digital assets in lending

According to CCTV Finance, Sunwoda Technologies will launch online IPO subscription on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Board on September 2, with stock code 688801 and subscription code 787801. The company plans to issue approximately 43.04 million shares, representing 10% of post-IPO total

On Sunday, August 30, Qatar's main stock exchange index closed down 0.13% at 9,863.10 points, ending a five-day winning streak. Kuwait's super market price return index gained 0.04%, closing at 9,306.53 points.

The Russian government extended its ban on diesel exports on Saturday through September 30 to secure domestic fuel supply amid intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The government stated the decision aims to support stability in the domestic fuel

On Aug. 29-30, crypto markets ended the week virtually flat at $2.73 trillion as altcoin performance diverged sharply. Solana (SOL) spearheaded gains following Charles Schwab's announcement to add SOL, AVAX, and LINK to its accounts, while Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 7.2%. Other losers included XRP,

According to the Reuters Econ World podcast, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in late August plans to double the size of regular Treasury buyback operations from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation,

Since early 2025, the Trump administration has converted federal grants into direct equity stakes in private companies, holding roughly $27 billion across 30 transactions, including a 10% stake in Intel and 15% stake in MP Materials tied to CHIPS Act funding and the Defense Production Act. The

According to The Energy Mag, Swedish tax authorities have intensified scrutiny of cryptocurrency miners, with HIVE Digital and Northern Data AG facing significant VAT (value-added tax) disputes in August 2026. HIVE has recognized an $84.7 million provision for disputed VAT periods through

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI fell 1.79% to 6,788.88 on August 28 as markets prepare to test the 7,000 level next week. South Korea's August export data, scheduled for release on September 1, and U.S. employment figures due on September 4 are viewed as key factors that will determine the

According to Reuters, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Aug. 28 Jackson Hole speech emphasizing persistent inflation pushed the U.S. 2-year Treasury yield to 4.36% today. Warsh highlighted that the Fed's preferred PCE inflation gauge was running at 3.7% over 12 months and 4.1% over six months,

According to Morgan Stanley, Chinese memory chip makers Changxin Semiconductor and Yangtze Memory Technologies are set to reshape the global semiconductor landscape by 2028. Changxin's DRAM monthly capacity is projected to surge from 18 million wafers in 2025 to 50 million by 2028, potentially

According to Zhong Ou Fund's half-year report for the period ending June 30, 2026, multiple funds under the company disclosed profitability ratios exceeding 99.9% over the past year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). Zhong Ou Jiayi One-Year Mixed fund, managed by Ye Peipei, reported a profitability rat

Nvidia reported fiscal Q2 2027 revenue of $96.2 billion, a 106% year-over-year increase, with data center revenue surging 117% to $89 billion. However, the earnings beat has been overshadowed by growing concerns about the company's financial commitments. Jim Cramer, who runs CNBC's Investing Club po

According to RootData data, over the weekend, popular stocks are trading at elevated levels ahead of Monday's market open. Robinhood (HOOD) rose to $106.90, up 2.62% from Friday's close of $104.17. SK Hynix (SKHY) climbed to $163.96, up 1.82%, while the Semiconductor 3x ETF (SOXL) gained 1.27% to $1

According to Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, on Aug. 27, the peak of bitcoin's current bull cycle could be driven by institutional capital and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) outside the United States. Ju noted that while U.S. spot bitcoin ETF products helped broaden regulated exposure, the next

According to Iranian state media Fars News on August 30, Iran disputed U.S. President Trump's oil agreement with Venezuela, stating the deal would produce only 63 billion barrels of heavy crude over 100 years—translating to daily output less than half of Iran's current production and just 8% of

According to Bank of America chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett, contrarian investors are closely monitoring two potential catalysts that could trigger a shift to defensive assets as bullish consensus reaches extreme levels. The first signal is an easing of U.S.-Iran tensions coupled

According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin spot ETF recorded net outflows of $202 million on Friday (August 29), ending a nine-day streak of consecutive inflows. Ethereum spot ETF maintained its strength, continuing net inflows of $102 million. Trader Jiang Zhuoer sold 50% of his ETH spot holdings during th