Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

China's Ministry of Finance announced on August 18 a government bond market-making support operation with an operation volume of 6.2 billion yuan, with the operation direction being random sale.

Overnight SHIBOR reported 1.3620%, down 0.10 basis points. The 7-day SHIBOR stood at 1.3854%, declining 0.46 basis points, while the 3-month SHIBOR remained flat at 1.4300%.

According to CCTV News, China has recently achieved a breakthrough in rare earth detection technology. Researchers at the State Administration for Market Regulation's Key Laboratory (Rare Earth Product Detection and Traceability), based at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, have

According to Zhitong Finance, Hongye Geotechnology's Hong Kong IPO prospectus expired on August 15, 2026, six months after the filing on February 15, 2026, with Guangyinbank International serving as the sole sponsor. The company provides geotechnical engineering services in South China with

According to Zhitong Finance, Shandong Xinde Technology's Hong Kong IPO prospectus, filed on Feb 16, 2026, expired on Aug 16, 2026, after the mandatory six-month validity period. Industrial Bank International and Zhongtai International served as joint sponsors. Founded in 1999, Xinde is a leading an

According to Sina Finance, four A-share stocks with 'Niu' (bull) in their names surged on August 17 following the viral popularity of animated film 'Bull Coming.' Luoniu Mountain hit the daily limit up at 9.98% gain, while Jintniu Chemical rose 6.56%, and Copper Bull Information increased 3.99%.

According to a Lyonnaise report on August 17, Lyonnaise raised China Micro Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation Limited's (SMIC, 00981.HK) H-stock price target to HK$97.5 from HK$94.1, while maintaining a "outperform" rating. The brokerage upgraded its earnings forecasts for SMIC for 2026-2028

From May 27 to July 31, 16 single-stock leverage ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix generated a combined 1,173 billion won in fees for securities firms and the Korea Exchange, according to data submitted to opposition lawmaker Park Sung-hoon by financial regulators. Securities

Lenovo announced its FY2026/27 first-quarter results on Aug. 13. Its Hong Kong-listed stock rose 20.18% that day, bringing its market capitalization to approximately HK$432.9 billion, while its cumulative gain for the year approached 290%. Its AI server backlog increased from $21 billion last quarter to $54 billion, up 157% quarter over quarter. Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating with a target price of HK$31, and Citibank also rated the stock Buy. ISG Core Financial Data: AI Server Backlog at

KOSPI closed at 6977.92 on August 14, rising 164.66 points (2.42%) as foreign investors net purchased 3.0549 trillion won worth of stocks. The index rebounded over 20% in approximately 10 days from its July 30 low, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leading the rally. International financial

According to EpicAI data, South Korea's KOSPI index rallied over 20% as of August 14 in just 10 days, breaking into a technically bullish market territory. Foreign investors were the primary driver, making net purchases of 3.05 trillion Korean won on August 14, while retail investors and

Apple uses AI services from Alibaba and Baidu in the Chinese market; Ford is building a $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan using CATL’s lithium iron phosphate battery technology; Volkswagen is working with XPeng to develop smart electric vehicles; and Stellantis is expanding its production and joint procurement cooperation with Leapmotor. The supply chains of these multinational companies are becoming structurally integrated with Chinese technology. Chinese EV Manufacturers Account for 63% o

According to BlockBeats, on August 17, Unitree Technology's IPO forward contract on Trade.xyz traded at $93.80 (approximately 632 CNY), up from its IPO launch price of 150.8 CNY per share, implying a potential 4.19x gain for successful lottery winners. With a minimum subscription lot of 500 shares r

Gate News: According to an official announcement from the relevant market dated September 10, 2026, LNOK (Defiance Daily Target 2X Long NOK ETF) will undergo a stock split. Gate will support the split adjustment simultaneously at a ratio of 1:2. At 14:00 (UTC+8) on September 10, 2026, trading of LNOK will be suspended, and the platform will cancel all unfilled orders. The system will automatically adjust users’ share holdings and cost basis proportionally. At 16:00 (UTC+8) on September 10, 2026,

According to Jin10 Futures, on August 17, WTI crude oil rebounded above $83 per barrel amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The resurgence follows a slowdown in U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations, with Tehran raising demands for sanctions removal and reparations while Washington

Citing market rumors, a SemiAnalysis customer report revealed that Google and AMD are collaborating on a product in the tenth-generation TPU series. The report was published by SemiAnalysis analyst Sean and explicitly noted that the information is currently speculative and that the details of AMD’s specific involvement remain unknown. If true, this would mark AMD’s first genuine participation in a custom AI ASIC project. Characterization of SemiAnalysis’s Sources: Details of AMD’s Specific Invol

According to Jin10 data, gold bar prices across major Chinese banks and brands rose on August 17 as of 10:30 a.m., with Chow Sang Sang seeing the largest gain at 9 yuan per gram compared to the previous

According to Shanghai Steel Union, battery-grade lithium carbonate (MMLC) traded at 153,950 yuan/ton today, up 1,000 yuan/ton from the previous day's 16:30 closing price.

According to Thai government agencies, Thailand's second-quarter GDP contracted 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, outperforming Reuters consensus expectations of a 0.6% decline.

According to Wells Fargo's latest report, JPMorgan Chase could become the world's first bank to reach a $1 trillion market valuation. Over the past three months, the bank's stock surged 21%, driven by record trading and M&A revenues, bringing its market cap to $965 billion as of Friday's close. Well