Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Farside Investors, on October 29, US spot cryptocurrency ETFs recorded $116 million in combined net outflows, with Ethereum funds withdrawing $105.5 million and Solana funds losing $27.7 million. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $17.2 million, marking their fourth consecutive trading session of p

The onshore Chinese yuan closed at 6.6557 against the U.S. dollar on October 30 at 4:30 PM, up 64 basis points from the previous trading day.

According to data released by China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange on October 30, the country's foreign exchange market recorded total turnover of 29.42 trillion yuan (4.35 trillion US dollars) in September 2026. The figure comprised 9.84 trillion yuan (1.46 trillion US dollars) in

According to ChainCatcher, Rivian (RIVN.O) stock rose 7.3% in premarket trading today. The automaker reported third-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations and raised its 2026 vehicle delivery guidance.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange announcement on October 30, Shandong Zhaojin Gold and Silver Refinery Co., Ltd. officially changed its registered name to Shandong Zhaojin Gold and Silver Refinery Co., Ltd. (Joint-Stock Company), as approved by Shandong Market Supervision and Administration

The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) withdrew from a planned P19.7-billion investment in Synergy Grid and Development Philippines (SGP), according to a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, October 30. SGP stated that MIC informed them it would no longer pursue the

According to Jin10, 16 large forex option orders with strike prices of $100 million or above across major currency pairs—including EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD—are set to expire at 22:00 Beijing time on October 30. Market participants are advised to manage associated

According to eFinancialCareers, Goldman Sachs' third-quarter earnings surged to $186.8 billion in net revenue, with net income rising 29% year-over-year to $52.9 billion. The average employee compensation is projected to reach $476,000 this year, driven largely by a $3 billion increase in deferred s

According to Synergy Grid and Development Philippines' disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on October 30, the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) has withdrawn from its planned P19.7-billion investment in SGP. MIC cited a change in strategic direction as the reason for abandoning the

Kia executives defended the company's electric vehicle sales strategy on the 30th during the Q3 earnings conference call, despite EVs currently generating lower profitability than internal combustion engine vehicles. Kim Seung-jun, Kia's Chief Financial Officer, stated the company will continue

According to Yonhap Infomax, Kia executives confirmed on October 30 during the company's third-quarter earnings call that they will maintain the electric vehicle sales strategy through 2026, despite near-term profitability challenges. Kia's EV retail sales surged 47% year-over-year in Q3, but the co

According to Jin10 Futures, the CNEX RMB funding sentiment index (measuring money market pressure from 0 to 100, with 50 as equilibrium) dropped 12 points to 45 by 4 p.m. Beijing time on October 30, signaling increased funding tension in the market.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) launched a securities tokenization service on October 28, 2026, integrating blockchain technology with traditional US financial market infrastructure. The service initially supports 34 securities representing approximately $30 trillion in market

According to DTCC, on October 28, 2026, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation launched a securities tokenization service, marking a significant milestone in integrating blockchain technology with US financial market infrastructure. The service initially supports 34 securities representing

The Shanghai Gold Exchange released its trading update for October 30 (Friday). According to the exchange, Au(T+D) and Ag(T+D) contracts will apply multiple-pays-space (多付空) compensation fee direction for the period. Trading data reflects transactions from October 29 at 20:00 to October 30 at 2:30,

According to Jin10, on October 30, ECB official Olli Rehn said the central bank could raise rates as soon as its next policy meeting, and noted that gradual monetary tightening would be appropriate. Rehn cited persistent energy shocks exceeding forecasts, pushing the eurozone into an adverse

From 07:30 to 07:45 on October 30, 2026 (UTC), BTC plunged 0.52% over 15 minutes, trading in a range of 78,065.8–78,553.6 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.62%. It is currently trading at $78,663.4, down 2.13% over 24 hours, with volatility rising noticeably and market sentiment cautious. The main driver of this move is the risk of an escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. According to reports, Iran may not respond positively to the U.S. proposal for direct talks, hindering diplomatic efforts

Intel stock fell 23.56% to $70.39 in overnight trading on Friday morning, erasing approximately $115 billion in market value, after Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner warned that 2027 is unlikely to generate positive free cash flow. The stock dropped $21.69 from Thursday's close of $92.08. The m