Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Gate launched trading for approximately 300 stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) on August 21, offering an industry-first service among cryptocurrency platforms. The initial rollout includes major issuers such as Toyota Motor (7203.P), Sony Group (6758.P), SoftBank Group (9984.P), and

According to Guru Club, Japan's government will allocate an additional 150 billion yen (approximately 9.44 billion dollars) to support chip startup Rapidus on August 21, aiming to compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and other leading manufacturers. The Japan External Trade

According to BlockBeats, citing the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes released on August 21, policymakers mentioned artificial intelligence 18 times across 15 paragraphs discussing economic conditions and outlook. Fed officials warned that large-scale AI infrastructure investment may

According to the Korea Exchange, the program trading halt mechanism (known as a 'sidecar') was triggered approximately 50 times in the securities market as of August 21, 2026. The safety mechanism is designed to prevent sharp market fluctuations by temporarily halting program trading when triggered.

According to swap dealers at a South Korean bank, FX swap points rose on August 21 as abundant dollar liquidity at month-end drove sell and buy demand. The 1-year maturity FX swap point closed at -9.00 won, up 0.40 won from opening; the 6-month contract rose 0.40 won to -4.20 won, and the 3-month co

According to Goldman Sachs former commodities chief Jeffrey Currie, the U.S. Treasury recently doubled long-bond buyback programs, artificially suppressing yields and breaking the market's natural rate brake. After 30-year Treasury yields hit 5.32% (a 17-year high), Treasury Secretary Bessent

According to Jin10 futures calendar, major events and data releases are scheduled for next week. On August 27, the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Conference opens, which typically influences commodity markets. Key economic indicators include U.S. core PCE and GDP revisions on August 26, China's in

According to Kpler data cited by Reuters, Brent crude traded at $93.55 per barrel on Aug. 21, down 0.3% on the session, while U.S. WTI crude declined 0.4% to $86.50. Both benchmarks remain on course for weekly gains of more than 7% and 8% respectively, driven by Middle East supply

According to Mitrade's official announcement, the CFD broker promoted Timur Konsky to Chief Executive Officer of Mitrade EU on August 21, 2026, transitioning him from Chief Operating Officer. The appointment coincides with Mitrade Group reporting a 148.4% increase in total lots traded during the

Hong Kong stocks rallied on August 21 (Friday), with the Hang Seng Index closing up 1.21% or 310 points at 26,009.46, successfully breaking above the 26,000 level and marking its fifth consecutive trading day of gains. The index accumulated a weekly gain of 892 points, reversing a two-week

Chinese A-share indices closed higher on the 21st, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising 0.04% to 3905.2 points, holding above the 3900-point threshold for a second consecutive trading day. The rally was driven by statements from China's Ministry of Finance indicating preparations for

Apex Group and OpenVC are developing real-world asset indices combining Apex Group's private-market data with OpenVC's index-construction methods. The partnership addresses benchmarking problems in private markets, where investors allocate capital to assets lacking the frequent pricing,

U.S. mortgage rates moved slightly lower this week, with the 30-year fixed rate falling to 6.65% as of Aug. 20. The decline from 6.67% a week earlier offers homebuyers modest relief, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. However, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield remains

According to Coyotes News, China's Shanghai Composite Index (SSE) closed higher for the second consecutive trading day on August 21, ending at 3,905.2 points, up 0.04%, as officials signaled additional fiscal support measures targeting households for the second half of 2026. The Shenzhen

According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.65% as of Aug. 20, down from 6.67% a week earlier. However, the 10-year Treasury yield remains near 4.70%, creating a risk that mortgage rates could stay elevated or rise further. The 15-year

South Korean retail investors shifted toward US index funds in August following domestic market volatility. Daily average trading volume in South Korean stock markets fell to 32.97 trillion won in August from 60.36 trillion won in June. The shift occurred after the KOSPI index fell 22.19% in July an

According to Seoul Economy, South Korean retail investors surged into U.S. index exchange-traded funds in August as domestic stock market turmoil prompted a portfolio shift. Net purchases of U.S. stocks reached $822.4 million by August 19, nearly matching June's $633 million tally. Top ETF buys

According to the Korean Exchange on August 21, Samsung Group's five subsidiaries entered the top 10 market capitalization rankings, reshaping the KOSPI's upper tier. Samsung Electronics held the number one position, while Samsung Electro-Mechanics ranked fourth, with Samsung Biologics, Samsung

According to an announcement from China's central bank and market regulator on Aug 21, discontinued RMB can be traded starting from the date it ceases circulation. Commemorative coins, including both ordinary and precious metal versions, are also permitted for trading. However, ordinary

According to Chung Lien-pin, Micron's operations executive in Taiwan, the island has been the world's largest semiconductor materials consumer market for 16 consecutive years, with 2025 semiconductor materials spending reaching $21.7 billion. This reflects Taiwan's role as a critical validation