Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to an FDA advisory panel on Thursday, the Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee voted 10-3 that clinical study results for Replimune's RP1 therapy were reliable and clinically meaningful for patients with advanced melanoma who had progressed on prior anti-PD-1 therapy.

According to Smart Finance APP, on July 29, Health Road Limited (HKEX: 02587) announced a strategic reallocation of approximately HK$107 million in unused IPO funds, redirecting capital from physical pharmacy expansion and workforce recruitment toward AI technology development and regional

Japan's government launched large-scale market intervention to defend the yen on the evening of July 30, while South Korean FX authorities are believed to have simultaneously acted to support the won at a similar time. The coordinated response addresses recent weakness in both currencies, with USD-J

According to BlockBeats, Apple on July 31 reported third-quarter revenue of $109.4 billion, surpassing expectations with 16% year-over-year growth. The company cited strong iPhone and Mac sales but noted that memory shortages and weaker-than-expected China and services revenue impacted forward

According to ChainCatcher, South Korea's KOSPI index surged 14% on July 31, reaching 6,385.83 points, based on Gate market data.

Japan's most senior foreign exchange official Junichi Mimura stated recently that contacts regarding foreign exchange policy are not limited to the United States, signaling a broader multilateral approach to currency

ChatGPT AI predicts Bitcoin will reach $95,000 by year-end 2026, with a bull range of $115,000 to $140,000 and a bear scenario of $45,000 to $55,000. The AI model analyzed Bitcoin trading near $63,500 and identified US spot Bitcoin ETFs holding approximately $81.2 billion in assets—including

According to The Block, Strategy reported a net loss of $8.2 billion in Q2 2026, with Bitcoin holdings increasing 11% to 846,000 BTC despite a 40% price decline compared to Q2 2025. The loss was primarily driven by unrealized losses on the company's Bitcoin positions. Strategy has paused Bitcoin

According to ChatGPT AI, Bitcoin is predicted to reach a probability-weighted price of $95,000 by end of 2026, rising from today's $63,479. The model lays out a bull case range of $115,000 to $140,000 if a sustained break above $80,000 materializes, supported by steady Bitcoin ETF inflows, easing mo

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday 29th maintained its federal funds rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, marking the fifth consecutive hold this year, with a 115-word statement that was the shortest in nearly 20 years. The decision saw three dissenting votes favoring a 0.25% increase, contrasting with

On July 31, Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened up 0.15%, while South Korea's Seoul Composite index gained 1.1% at market open.

According to the Conference Board, U.S. consumer confidence fell to 90.8 in July, below the forecast of 92.4. The current situation index declined to 114.9 from June's revised 116.3, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Additionally, the labor market differential index dropped to 3.1, the

Hang Seng Index night session futures closed at 26,021 points on July 31, up 117 points with a premium of 162 points; trading volume reached 13,842 contracts. China Index night futures settled at 8,690 points, trading at a 45-point premium to the previous day's closing

According to BlockBeats, on July 31, U.S. Q2 core PCE inflation cooled yesterday, triggering a sharp market rebound as rate-hike expectations fell. Microsoft's better-than-expected earnings, combined with the end of AI fund deleveraging pressure, sparked a tech and momentum stock rally. The S&P 500

According to Jin10 Futures, Malaysian crude palm oil futures are likely to open lower on Friday (July 31) as crude oil prices retreated from morning highs. The decline follows investor focus shifting toward Saudi Arabia's proposal for a maritime alliance to

According to Jin10, CBOT soybean oil futures fell sharply on Thursday with the benchmark contract closing 0.5% lower, tracking declines in international crude oil futures. U.S. Department of Agriculture weekly export sales data showed that as of the week ending July 23, 2026, net sales of U.S. soybe

According to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, industrial output is expected to grow 1.2% month-over-month in July and 4.5% in August.

The Korean government announced the launch of a 20 trillion won strategic sovereign wealth fund on the 31st, with a target launch next year following a planned law amendment in August. The fund aims to provide patient capital for strategic industries to enhance the country's potential growth rate. T