Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Sanli Futures research, gold prices retreated below the $4,000 per ounce support level on July 30 following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions. The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday evening in

According to Freddie Mac, the U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 6.66% last week, marking the highest level in one year.

Italy's national power company Enel reported first-half 2026 revenue of €40.92 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of €40.06 billion. Adjusted net profit reached €39.3 billion against forecasts of €37.5 billion, marking outperformance on both top and bottom lines during the

Spot palladium reached $1,300 per ounce, rising 2.39% intraday on July 30.

Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority has begun investigating London-based investment banks and hedge funds' exposure to Asian AI stocks, the Financial Times reported on May 29. The regulatory scrutiny follows volatility in semiconductor stocks, including SK Hynix's approximately 15%

According to the Financial Times, the Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) began examining London-based investment banks and hedge funds' exposure to Asian AI stocks on July 29, amid growing concerns over concentrated positions in companies like SK Hynix, TSMC, and Cambrian

Universal Music Group reported second-quarter revenue of €32.9 billion, in line with analyst forecasts. Excluding currency headwinds, Q2 revenue grew 13.3% year-over-year. The company's Q2 EBITDA came in at €610 million, below analyst expectations of €643 million. For the first half of 2026, UMG

Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas stated during a CNBC interview on Thursday that Nvidia Corp. and Alphabet Inc.'s chips validate Arm's growing role in AI infrastructure, as the industry's largest AI providers increasingly adopt Arm-based CPUs over traditional x86 processors. Haas said the shift toward Arm

According to Jin10, on July 30, UK Prime Minister Starmer hinted he has told President Trump that Britain will not "ignore" North Sea resources, signaling government support for new oil and gas drilling projects. The government is reportedly considering approving development of the Jackdaw and

Banco Santander, Spain's largest bank, disclosed in regulatory filings that it holds approximately $4.3 million in US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The position represents part of a broader trend among traditional financial institutions building Bitcoin exposure through regulated

Gate News reports that, according to Gate’s official announcement, Gate has completed the distribution of allocated shares for the second phase of its direct IPO for Jersey Mike’s (JMKE) and the return of assets from subscriptions that were not successfully filled. The subscription price for this round is $23 per share. Shares that were successfully allocated based on intended subscriptions have been distributed to users’ Gate stock accounts. For subscriptions that were not successful, the USDT

According to veteran macro investor Jordi Visser, the era of massive returns from artificial intelligence investments is over. Speaking on a recent podcast, Visser said the AI trade that once promised seven to eight times returns now offers closer to 30% annually—a meaningful shift driven by new cor

Banco Santander, Spain's largest bank, has disclosed a $4.3 million position in US spot Bitcoin ETFs in official regulatory filings. The investment reflects a broader trend among traditional financial institutions building Bitcoin exposure through regulated channels. Santander scored 35% on

According to Jin10, oil transshipment services through the Hormuz Strait have resumed activity after a brief slowdown, successfully redirecting millions of barrels amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers occur outside the strait, with vessels typically disabling

According to informed sources reported by ChainCatcher, Citadel has acquired most of Situational Awareness's equity portfolio. The AI hedge fund, founded by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, faced significant losses from AI-related trades and was forced to sell assets to address

According to U.S. Department of Commerce data released on July 30, core PCE (excluding food and energy) rose 0.1% month-over-month in June, below market expectations of 0.2% and May's 0.3% increase. Year-over-year, core PCE gained 3.3%, down 0.1 percentage point from May's 3.4%. Overall PCE

The MSCI Nordic Index rose 0.6% on July 30 to close at 397.67 points, marking its highest closing level since July 3. The industrial sector led gains among the ten sectors, with Vestas Wind Systems climbing 6.6%.

On July 30, the U.S. 8-week Treasury bill auction saw the bid-to-cover ratio rise to 2.74, up from the previous 2.31.

U.S. 8-week Treasury Bill auction yields 3.675% on July 30, down from the previous result of 3.795%, representing a decline of 12 basis points.