Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yuefen Analysis and Ganehui Data Center, Hesai Technology (HSAI-US) raised its 2026 strategic growth initiatives (SGI) revenue guidance from 100 million yuan to 200-300 million yuan on August 18, reflecting accelerated commercialization of robot joint modules. The company's Q2 net

As of Tuesday, U.S. Treasury yields across all maturities continued rising, with the 30-year yield reaching 5.3242%, marking the highest level since 2007. Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 4.135%. Consequently, Japanese and South Korean stock indices declined sharply on

According to Korean Economic TV, Time Asset Management's 'TIME US Dividend Dow Jones Active ETF' was delisted on August 19, 2026, after delivering a one-year return of 36.06%—approximately 9.42 percentage points above its benchmark index. The delisting occurred due to the fund's correlation

Germany's ZEW economic sentiment index came in at -61.1 in August, surpassing the forecast of -69.3 and improving from July's -77.6, according to official data released today.

Germany's ZEW Economic Sentiment Index rose to 34.2 in August, beating expectations of 30 and up from the previous month's reading of 26.3.

Germany's ZEW Economic Sentiment Index came in at -61.1 in August, beating the forecast of -69.5 and improving from the previous month's -77.6.

According to Ameriprise Financial chief strategist Anthony Saglimbene, 30-year U.S. Treasury yields surged to 5.31% on August 17, marking the highest level since 2007 amid investor concerns over federal fiscal deterioration and U.S.-Iran tensions. The Congressional Budget Office projects a 1.9

According to Baker Micro's announcement, the Hong Kong-listed semiconductor company expects H1 2026 net profit of approximately RMB 100–108 million, up 30–40% year-over-year, with revenue of RMB 321–335 million, up 10–15% year-over-year. The company attributed the growth to sustained demand for

The Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index rose to 31.4 in August, up from 23.4 in July, reflecting increased economic optimism in the region.

According to Wall Street Journal, global diesel supply is tightening as Russian and Middle Eastern disruptions force markets to compete for U.S. fuel. As of last week, European diesel benchmark prices surged to $167 per barrel, up sharply from $87 a year prior. U.S. distillate exports (including die

According to Iran's Press TV, the country's non-oil exports and imports reached $15 billion and $17 billion respectively since early 2026, declining an average of 24% compared to the same period last year, according to statements from Iranian

According to Wuling Motors (00305) announcement, the company forecasts net profit of approximately 630 million yuan for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a 27% decline compared to 858.09 million yuan in the same period of 2025. Profit attributable to parent company shareholders is expected to

IonQ reported record Q2 2026 revenue of $80.05 million, up 287% year-over-year, and closed its $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology on 31 July 2026 — yet the company simultaneously posted a $1.87 billion net loss for the quarter. The loss was driven almost entirely by a $1.649 billion

According to TradingBeats, Sandisk (SNDK) rallied to $1,717.2 on August 18, up 76.9% from its July 30 low of $970.74. Peer Micron (MU) gained 39.7% over the same period.

Target Corp. stock fell 2.25% on Monday as investors took profits ahead of the retailer's second-quarter earnings report. The decline followed unexpectedly weak US consumer spending data, with retail sales falling 0.6% in July — the largest monthly decline since May of 2025 and the first drop in nin

According to IonQ's Q2 2026 earnings released on August 10, the quantum-computing company posted record revenue of $80.05 million, up 287% year-over-year and beating Wall Street consensus of $66.4 million. However, a $1.6 billion non-cash mark-to-market charge on warrant liabilities resulted in a re

Target Corp. stock fell 2.25% on Monday as investors took profits ahead of the retailer's second-quarter earnings report, with weakening US consumer spending adding pressure. US retail sales unexpectedly declined 0.6% in July, the largest

According to Smart Finance, Friendship Times (06820) posted mid-year results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with net profit reaching 78.59 million yuan, up 74.05% year-over-year. Revenue declined 3.8% to 599 million yuan, while earnings per share stood at 0.03 yuan. The company's product m

According to Weizhi Technology Holdings (02458) announcement, the company's profit for the six months ended June 30, 2026 is expected to reach between RMB 1.38 billion and RMB 1.47 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 157% to 174%. Revenue for the period is projected at bet

According to Zhitong Finance, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings (00396) reported a loss of HK$16.43 million attributable to equity shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026, turning from a profit a year earlier. Revenue declined 39.73% to HK$30.402 million. Basic loss per share stood at HK$0.002.