Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats, on August 28, China's stock indices fell after an intraday rally. The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.11%, the Shenzhen Component Index declined 0.68%, and the ChiNext Index dropped 1.41%. Combined trading volume across Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges reached 21

According to Jin10 Futures, Shanghai Futures Exchange fuel oil futures warehouse inventory rose to 95,390 tons on August 28, up 34,970 tons from the previous trading day. This represented the most significant change among energy and chemical futures holdings tracked that day.

According to Jin10, Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouse receipt data on August 28 showed declines across most major commodities. Aluminum futures receipts fell 5,664 tons to 245,510 tons; zinc dropped 2,781 tons to 112,169 tons; refined aluminum warehouse receipts decreased 6,032 tons to 242,678 ton

On Thursday, shares of CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD), Okta Inc. (OKTA), and Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) soared to 52-week highs following strong quarterly results. CRWD jumped over 20% to $229.08 after posting Q2 revenue of $1.47 billion, up 26% year-over-year, with record net new annual re

According to Turkey's Statistical Institute, the country recorded a trade deficit of $7.343 billion in July 2026.

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI fell 123.49 points (1.79%) on August 28, breaking below the 6,800 level as foreign investors sold 1.7 trillion won. Semiconductor stocks declined sharply amid geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, concerns over U.S. tariff policies, and caution ahead

On August 28, major European stock indexes opened higher on Friday. The FTSE 100 rose 54.56 points (0.51%) to 10,847.10; the French CAC 40 gained 72.63 points (0.87%) to 8,392.50; the Stoxx 50 advanced 44.22 points (0.69%) to 6,468.95; Spain's IBEX 35 climbed 139.12 points (0.70%) to 20,020.72;

European stock indices opened mixed today. Germany's DAX index rose 0.31%, while the UK's FTSE 100 fell 0.79%, France's CAC 40 declined 1.68%, and the Stoxx 50 index dropped 0.71%.

South Korea's KOSPI stock index fell below the 6800 level on May 28, declining 123.49 points (1.79%) to close at 6788.88, as investor sentiment weakened following reports that the United States is reviewing new tariffs on imported semiconductors. The decline occurred despite ongoing share buyback

As of 3 p.m. Beijing time on August 28, spot platinum rose 1.75% and spot palladium climbed 2.67%.

Spain's harmonized CPI year-on-year rate for August came in at 4.5% in its initial reading, falling below the expected 4.60% and rising from July's 3.90%.

Spain's consumer price index (CPI) year-on-year rate rose to 4.3% in August according to preliminary figures, exceeding the expected 4.20% and marking an acceleration from the prior reading of 3.60%.

Switzerland's KOF Economic Leading Indicator rose to 106.7 in August, exceeding the forecast of 103 and up from 103.5 in July, according to the KOF Swiss Economic Institute.

According to Odaily Star Daily, Hong Kong's artificial intelligence concept stocks declined today (August 28), with Zhipu (02513.HK) falling over 8% and Minimax-W (00100.HK) sliding over 5%.

According to CBA FX strategist Samarra Hammoud, Federal Reserve Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech aims to achieve four main objectives: restore market confidence in the Fed's commitment to controlling inflation, ease concerns about "fiscal dominance", convince markets that reducing forward

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission held its first plenary hearing on May 27 regarding alleged government bond bid-rigging by 15 financial institutions, including 10 securities firms and 5 banks. The firms are accused of exchanging bid rate information from January 2020 to June 2023 during governmen

According to China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), effective August 28 at midnight, domestic gasoline and diesel prices increased by 375 yuan ($52 USD equivalent) and 360 yuan per ton,

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) held its first plenary hearing on August 27 regarding alleged collusion among 15 financial institutions (10 securities companies and 5 banks) in government bond bidding. The FTC proposed maximum fines reaching 15 trillion won,

According to Jin10, spot gold and silver prices rose on August 28. Spot gold climbed $18 and rose above the $4,600 mark, while spot silver surged over $1 to reach $70.1 per ounce.

According to Bitget data, spot silver broke above the $70 per ounce mark on August 28, now trading at $70.2 with intraday gains of 1.4%.