Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Japan's Cabinet Office reported that the country's real GDP increased 0.3% quarter-on-quarter during the second quarter, marking three consecutive quarters of growth. The growth was primarily driven by a reduction in oil imports following a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which decreased overall i

According to Japan's Cabinet Office, the country's real GDP expanded 0.3% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 (April–June), achieving three consecutive quarters of growth, announced on August 17. On an annualized basis, this translates to 1.1% growth. However, domestic demand declined, with personal

According to Morgan Stanley and Bank of America research, Microsoft's Azure cloud business achieved a record annual revenue milestone exceeding $100 billion this year, as major hyperscalers begin demonstrating returns on massive artificial intelligence infrastructure investments. Amazon's AWS

According to Jin10, on August 17, Japanese automakers including Toyota, Honda, and Nissan face dual pressures from yen appreciation and Middle East conflict. Morningstar senior analyst Vincent Sun noted that rising yen will force carmakers to choose between raising overseas prices—risking market

Last week, the U.S. Treasury auctioned $42 billion in 10-year Treasuries, with the auction yield reaching 4.683%, its highest level since the eve of the 2007 global financial crisis. U.S. federal debt is approaching $40 trillion, annual interest expenses exceeded $1 trillion for the first time, and the debt-to-GDP ratio has reached approximately 100%. The Indonesian rupiah has fallen below its level during the 1997–1998 Asian financial crisis, declining 7.2% year to date. Three Historical Transm

Japan's 20-year government bond yield rose 6.5 basis points to 3.815% today.

SpaceX stock rebounded nearly 30% in August, prompting Korean retail investors to purchase $187.88 million (approximately 266.2 billion won) worth of shares between August 3 and August 14, according to Korea Securities Depository data released on August 17. The surge

According to Jin10, South Africa's financial regulators plan to finalize new rules requiring over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions to undergo central clearing within two years, with the rules expected to take effect by 2028. The South African Reserve Bank stated the framework aims to

According to Korea Securities Depository, South Korean retail investors net-bought $187.88 million (266.2 billion won) worth of SpaceX stock during August 3-14, making it the most-purchased foreign stock this month. Shares rallied to $140 on August 14, up 29.2% from a low of $108.37 on July 31,

According to Wall Street Journal, Nvidia has significantly reduced its financing guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center project to under $120 billion from an originally discussed $250 billion, amid investor concerns over the chip manufacturer's risk exposure to large financing initiatives. The

Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius concluded in global macro research released on August 16 that a Fed rate hike in September is “extremely unlikely,” unless the economic data for August, released in early September, undergoes a dramatic shift—a scenario Goldman Sachs considers non-baseline. In terms of employment, both July nonfarm payroll employment and household-survey employment declined month over month, while estimated underlying trend employment growth was only about 5,000 jobs per

According to Guru Club, Longshin Technology stock surged over 10% in afternoon trading on August 17, reaching an all-time high since its listing. The company's market capitalization climbed to 4.07 trillion

South Korean aesthetic medical companies Hugel and Pharmaresearch saw brokerage target price increases following their second-quarter earnings reports, according to financial data provider FnGuide on the 17th. Hugel's average target price among 14 brokerages reached 391,429 won, 52.9% above its

According to Seoul Economy citing FnGuide, South Korean beauty medical device makers Huzel and Pharmaresearch received upward analyst revisions on August 17 following record export-driven earnings. Huzel's average target price rose to 391,429 Korean

According to Binance's official announcement on August 17, the exchange will distribute Applied Materials (AMAT) and Microsoft (MSFT) dividends to users holding AMATB or MSFTB tokens through bStocks. Users holding AMATB or MSFTB balances at the snapshot time of August 20, 2026, 08:00 UTC+8 will

According to Korean Economic TV, Kakao Bank announced today (August 17) plans to cancel 270,000 treasury shares to enhance shareholder value. The company holds a total of 532,334 treasury shares as of end-June and will dispose of the remaining 262,334 shares for employee compensation purposes. Kakao

According to PANews citing Cailian Press, Xinxin Technology surged nearly 10% on August 17, pushing its market cap above 4 trillion yuan and hitting a fresh record high. Intraday trading volume reached approximately 230 billion yuan.

According to BlockBeats, Changxin Technology stock surged over 10% in afternoon trading on August 17, reaching a record high since its IPO. The company's market capitalization climbed to 4.07 trillion yuan, with trading volume exceeding 230 billion yuan.

Jane Street, one of Wall Street's largest market-making firms, recorded a $15 billion loss in July, marking its first monthly trading deficit in 10 years. The loss stemmed from the firm's investment in the AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness (SA Fund) and direct stakes in AI companies like

South Korean government authorities are reviewing significant amendments to Individual Savings Account (ISA) regulations on the 17th, following public feedback during the tax reform proposal's legislative notice period. The review focuses on reversing two controversial restrictions: the