Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Shanghai crude oil futures 2610 contract rose 0.85% to 580.30 yuan/barrel during the night session today. Shanghai gold fell 0.95%, while Shanghai silver declined 2.95% overnight.

U.S. natural gas futures gained 3.00% during today's trading session, with prices reaching $2.771 per million British thermal units.

Prediction markets assign 67-71% odds to the Federal Reserve holding interest rates unchanged at its September 15th-16th meeting. Traders on Kalshi and Myriad platforms expect the central bank to maintain its target rate range at 3.50%-3.75%. The market sentiment follows weaker-than-expected jobs

Apple (AAPL) announced a comprehensive overhaul of its App Store policies across the European Union following antitrust probes and a €500 million fine in 2025 for anti-steering practices. The company is replacing its Core Technology Fee with a 5% Core Technology Commission on digital transactions in

According to the European Commission, Apple unveiled comprehensive EU App Store reforms on Tuesday, lowering standard commission rates from 30% to 26% and replacing its controversial Core Technology Fee with a 5% transaction commission on digital transactions in apps distributed via alternative

Bitcoin could be heading for a price move of around 30% or more over the next two months after volatility in the world's largest cryptocurrency dropped to historically low levels, according to Fundstrat. Bitcoin's price movements over the past 30 days have been among the smallest on record,

Kraken opened access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks for eligible European Economic Area customers on Aug. 18 through its regulated entity Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited. The launch operates under a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive authorization issued by the Cyprus

According to SEC 13F filing, Jane Street purchased approximately $630 million worth of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the second quarter of 2026, bringing its total Bitcoin ETF holdings to $1.06 billion. The move marks a sharp reversal from Q1, when the market maker reduced its Bitcoin ETF

According to Kraken, on Aug. 18, the exchange launched trading access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks for eligible customers across the European Economic Area under its Markets in Financial Instruments Directive authorization. Eligible customers pay no trading commissions. The service is

According to CBC News, Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators are expected to meet again before the midnight tariff deadline.

On Tuesday (August 18), the Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) usage fell to $155 million, down sharply from $2.55 billion recorded in the previous trading day. The facility had only 6 counterparties participating in the

Overnight on August 18, base metals declined broadly on the Shanghai Futures Exchange and international markets. International copper fell 1.06%, while Shanghai copper dropped 0.89%, aluminum 0.75%, and zinc 1.07%. Shanghai nickel lost 0.25% and tin fell 1.21%. Lead rose 0.47%. Among derivatives, al

Nvidia (NVDA) won a competitive bidding process for a massive Ohio AI data center project set to be leased by OpenAI, according to SB Energy Co-CEO Rich Hossfeld, who stated the chipmaker's involvement will help secure financing and ensure project success. The stock fell more than 2% in midday

According to Bitcoin News reporting on VanEck analysis, eight of VanEck's 12 Bitcoin surrender signals are currently triggered, with all 12 signals having entered the capitulation zone within the past three months. VanEck predicts the current Bitcoin pullback will be smaller than previous bear

According to Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya, on Tuesday (Aug 17), Nvidia's stock is undervalued by 34% to 50% based on sum-of-the-parts valuation analysis. The bank set a target price of $350, implying significant upside from Tuesday's close at $219, down 2.5% for the day. Arya cited the

Strive Asset Management bought 79 Bitcoin between August 10 and August 14 at an average price of $63,231 per BTC, bringing its total holdings to 20,246 BTC. The Nasdaq-listed company's shares jumped 7% following the purchase, which was worth approximately $5 million. Strive continues a gradual

Strive Asset Management's stock rose 7% as the Nasdaq-listed company expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a purchase of 79 BTC worth approximately $5 million between August 10 and August 14. The company acquired the Bitcoin at an average price of $63,231 per BTC, bringing its total holdings to 20,246

On Tuesday European close, Germany's 10-year Bund yield rose 3.8 basis points to 3.259%, marking the highest level since 2011. The yield has advanced for three consecutive trading days, accumulating a 12.8 basis point gain. Germany's 2-year yield climbed 5.0 basis points to 2.853%, while the 30-year

According to BlockBeats, Nasdaq-listed Chinese insurtech company Zhibao Technology (ticker: ZBAO) completed its previously announced PIPE financing on August 19. Investors subscribed for new shares and warrants with 2,380 Bitcoin, valued at $154.7 million based on a reference price of $65,000 per

U.S. diesel crack spreads surged above $100 per barrel this week, marking a new historical high. The key profitability indicator, which measures the margin between crude oil and refined diesel output, hovered near $100 per barrel on Tuesday after first reaching triple-digit levels on Monday. The pre