Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Citi, which leads the lending syndicate, Paramount Skydance's approximately $7.5 billion loan to fund its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery attracted over $11.5 billion in investor orders. The $6.5 billion portion garnered more than $10 billion in demand, while the €1 billion

According to CME FedWatch data on September 30, futures markets priced in a 68.1% probability of the Federal Reserve raising rates by 25 basis points in October, with a 31.9% probability of no change.

Bitcoin options traders are ramping up bets on call options above $90,000, with Bitcoin trading around $83,238 on September 29. Walter Bloomberg reported that demand is rising in the options market for call options with a $90,000 strike price, while $95,000 and $100,000 strikes are also emerging

According to BlockBeats, on September 30, Bitcoin options traders are increasingly positioning bullish bets above $90,000, with $95,000 and $100,000 strikes also seeing strong activity. Bitcoin is currently trading at approximately $83,238. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs have recorded inflows for eight

According to Paul Atkins, SEC Chair, in a CNBC interview on September 29, the financial system is moving toward Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, with Atkins expressing support for shifting stock markets to blockchain infrastructure. The SEC previously introduced an innovation exemption allowing

Bitcoin is up 7.33% for September 2026, positioning the cryptocurrency for its best September performance on record dating back to 2013, according to data from CoinGlass. The gain narrowly edges out September 2024's 7.29% return, though the record depends on the Sept. 30 close, with Bitcoin

Domestic and international gold prices fell nearly 10% over one month ending the 28th, driven by concerns over additional Federal Reserve rate hikes and a strengthening US dollar. According to Korea Exchange (KRX) data, 99.99% pure gold closed at 183,940

According to the Korea Exchange, domestic gold prices plunged to 183,940 won per gram on September 29, down 9.4% from 203,010 won a month earlier. International gold fell to 4,136.81 dollars per ounce, a 3.61% decline and the lowest level in seven weeks, driven by concerns over additional U.S.

According to LME data, copper futures closed up $26 at $14,438 per ton today, while tin surged $412 to $54,198 per ton—the strongest gains on the day. Nickel fell $221 to $15,958 per ton, aluminum dropped $38 to $3,214 per ton, and lead declined $4 to $1,898 per ton. Zinc rose $18 to $3,870 per ton,

Senator Elizabeth Warren called for a national moratorium on new AI data centers on Tuesday, requiring developers to demonstrate full cost coverage for local communities before construction proceeds. Warren told CNBC that data-center developers must show they will cover grid expansion, water use

Federal Reserve Governor Barr is set to deliver public remarks in 10 minutes, according to current scheduling.

According to BlockBeats, on September 30, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Barr indicated that further rate hikes may be necessary. The official noted that inflation's return to the Fed's 2% target lacks clear momentum, and risks to achieving the inflation goal have

The 30-year U.S. mortgage rate climbed to 7.03% in Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, up from 6.95% the prior week and 6.30% a year ago, as the 10-year Treasury yield surged above 5% to reach approximately 5.08% — its highest level since 2007. The 15-year fixed rate rose to 6.42% f

Federal Reserve Board member Barr said on September 29 that he expects U.S. GDP growth in the second half of 2026 to accelerate from the first-half pace of 2%. Barr predicted "modest acceleration" in the coming months without specifying exact growth figures for the latter half of the

According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to approximately 7% on Tuesday (Sept. 29), marking its highest level since January 2025, while the 15-year rate climbed to 6.42%. The surge was driven by the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield, which reached

On Sept 29, France's 10-year government bond yield rose 4.1 basis points to 4.811% during European afternoon trading, nearing its intraday high of 4.821%. The yield is approaching the 2008 Q3 peak of 4.873% and remains well below the 2002 Q2 record of 5.359%. Meanwhile, Italy's 10-year bond yield

Cboe and S&P Dow Jones Indices are exploring tokenized options contracts, potentially bringing one of Wall Street's largest derivatives markets deeper into blockchain-based trading infrastructure. The discussions come as S&P DJI has already expanded the S&P 500 beyond traditional exchange hours; in

On Sept 29, German government bond yields fell across the curve during European afternoon trading. The 10-year yield dropped 1.7 basis points to 3.626%, while the 2-year yield fell 1.3 basis points to 3.294%.

According to The Conference Board, U.S. consumer confidence declined significantly on September 29, falling to 81.9 in September—its lowest level since 2014. The index dropped 6.7 points from August and fell below economists' expectations of 89.2. Rising energy prices, elevated living costs, and we