Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

HANetf launched the Trading Central Quant Europe 50 UCITS ETF on August 7, beginning trading on Xetra, Borsa Italiana and Euronext Paris, with London Stock Exchange listings scheduled for August 26. The fund selects 50 European

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, JPMorgan Chase increased its holding in Worley Nuclear Materials (09981) by 152,000 shares on August 12 at HK$11.1782 per share, for a total value of approximately HK$16.99 million. Following the purchase, JPMorgan Chase's total shareholding reached approx

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on August 11, HSBC Holdings plc increased its stake in Miniso Group Holding Limited (09896) by 200,000 shares at HK$24.20 per share, totaling HK$4.84 million. Following the increase, HSBC's total holding reached approximately 74.38 million shares,

According to Hong Kong Exchange data, on August 11, E Fund Management Co., Ltd. reduced its stake in Sino Securities (01375) by 2.738 million shares at HK$1.7354 per share, for a total amount of approximately HK$4.7515 million. Following the reduction, the fund's shareholding decreased to approximat

According to Hong Kong Exchange data, EasyFund Management Co., Ltd. reduced its holding in China United Life Insurance Co. (01456) by 1.014 million shares at HK$3.9258 per share on August 11, totaling approximately HK$3.98 million. Following the transaction, the fund's remaining stake comprises app

Jiafa Xinsheng (00731) issued a profit warning on August 17, predicting consolidated net loss of HKD 30-35.5 million for the first half of 2026, compared with HKD 41.2 million in the same period of 2025. The anticipated loss reduction is attributed to higher sales volume and prices of paper

According to a Reuters survey, 94 of 104 economists expect the Federal Reserve to maintain the federal funds rate in the 3.50%-3.75% range in September, down slightly from 95 economists in July's survey. For 2026, 80 economists expect the Fed to keep rates at the same level, up from 78 in the

Jane Street Group reported holding more than 1.2 million shares of Bitwise's XRP ETF as of June 30, 2026, up from 20,605 shares three months earlier, according to the trading firm's second-quarter Form 13F filed with the SEC. The 60-fold increase highlights Jane Street's position in the XRP ETF

Wells Fargo disclosed a $9.18 million position in the Bitwise XRP ETF through its latest 13F filing submitted August 14, covering positions through June 30, 2026. The filing shows combined exposure across two line items tied to the same CUSIP, representing a notable institutional position in the XRP

STARTRADER launched 45 stock and exchange-traded fund contracts for difference available for 24/7 trading on August 13. The new contracts trade from Monday through Sunday between 00:00 and 24:00 in the broker's platform time, extending its round-the-clock product range beyond U.S. megacaps into

According to its Q2 2026 Form 13F filing with the SEC, Jane Street held over 1.2 million shares of Bitwise's XRP ETF as of June 30, 2026, up from 20,605 shares at the end of the first quarter. The trading firm also reported exposure to XRP-related funds from Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, Canary

STARTRADER launched 45 stock and exchange-traded fund contracts for difference available for 24/7 trading on August 13, extending its product range across seven themes including Chinese artificial intelligence, energy, and global ETFs. The contracts trade Monday through Sunday from 00:00 to 24:00 on

According to Korea Exchange data, foreign investors made net purchases of 6.574 trillion Korean won (approximately $5 billion USD) during the five trading days last week, helping KOSPI approach 7,000 points. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics were the most purchased stocks, with foreign investors

Retail investors in South Korea suffered significant losses after the Korean stock market's semiconductor-driven rally reversed sharply on June 23, when the KOSPI index fell 9.9% in a single day. Choi Yu-jin, a 57-year-old first-time investor, borrowed 130 million won using her housing

Rothschild & Co. Redburn analyst Timm Schulze-Melander upgraded Apple Inc. (AAPL) to Buy from Neutral and raised the price target to $400 from $260, implying upside potential of about 31% from Friday's closing price, according to TheFly. The upgrade centers on two catalysts: the expected September l

According to sources, Novorossiysk port on the Black Sea resumed crude oil loading operations on Sunday (August 10), three days after a drone attack halted operations on Friday (August 8).

According to QCP, the University of Michigan consumer confidence index fell to 51 in August, while July retail sales declined 0.6% month-over-month. Combined with recent weakness in employment data, market expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate tightening have declined. Fed funds futures

According to Guru Club, South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index fell 9.9% on June 23, marking the second-largest single-day decline in history as the semiconductor-driven rally unwound. The index had surged from 5,000 points on January 27 to 6,000 points by February 25, with Samsung Electronics and SK

According to TheFly, analyst Timm Schulze-Melander from Rothschild & Co. upgraded Apple to Buy on August 18, raising the price target to $400 from $260, implying 31% upside potential. The upgrade is driven by expectations for the iPhone Ultra launch in September, which Schulze-Melander estimates

Microsoft reported fiscal 2026 results for the twelve months ended 30 June 2026, revealing a stark tension between massive capital expenditure and market confidence in returns. The company spent $115.9bn on property and equipment during the period—a 79.6% increase from fiscal 2025—while revenue