Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Coinglass data reported by ChainCatcher, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stands at 70 today, down 4 points from yesterday, indicating a greed state in market sentiment. The 7-day average is 69, while the 30-day average sits at 55.

According to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange announcement, Baidu Group's Class A ordinary shares were included as eligible securities under the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, effective September 7, 2026.

According to China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Lithium Branch, on September 5, a court in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, issued an emergency order suspending all environmental permits for Sigma Lithium's operating subsidiary and requiring immediate cessation of mining operations at its

According to the World Gold Council and reported by 21Finance, China's gold jewelry consumption declined 30% year-over-year to 136 tons in the first half of 2026, while total consumption value rose 5% to 143.7 billion yuan. The World Gold Council released the "2026 China Gold Jewelry Retail Trends

South Korean government bond yields declined on September 7, driven by a sharp drop in the USD-KRW exchange rate and substantial foreign investor buying. The 3-year Korea Treasury Bond (KTB) benchmark yield fell 0.2 basis points to 3.883%, while the 10-year yield dropped 0.9bp to 4.341%, according t

The Federal Reserve published a report on September 7th arguing that US Treasuries remain more important than gold as a reserve asset for major central banks, despite global gold holdings surpassing foreign government holdings of US Treasuries at the end of 2024. The Fed's report, titled 'Why Gold

According to Yonhap Infomax, on September 7, South Korean government bond yields fell as the market responded to a decline in the USD/KRW exchange rate. The 3-year benchmark government bond yield dropped 0.2 basis points to 3.883%, while the 10-year yield fell 0.9 basis points to 4.341%, trading at

According to a Federal Reserve report released on September 7, the central bank disputed claims that global gold reserves have surpassed U.S. Treasury holdings among foreign governments. The Fed pointed to year-end data showing global gold reserves at $5.1 trillion versus foreign government U.S. Tre

Yuanta Securities Korea's stock price fell 43.9% from its May 8 high of 8,400 won to 4,710 won, even as the firm posted record first-half profits and distributed large-scale performance bonuses to employees. The company's H1 net profit surged 298% year-over-year to 129.8 billion won, while average e

According to Korea Exchange data, Yuanta Securities' stock price fell to 4,710 won on September 7, down 43.9% from its May 8 peak of 8,400 won. The decline contrasts sharply with record corporate performance, as the company's net profit surged 298% year-over-year in the first half of 2026 to 129.8 b

In US Stock Market News, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is projected to reach a major revenue milestone as its data center segment passes 70% of total revenue in 2027, according to analysis based on company guidance and growth trajectories. The shift reflects accelerating demand for AI computing

South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) halted its currency hedging operations around June as the USD/KRW exchange rate declined to levels the fund deemed suitable for dollar purchases. The decision came after the exchange rate broke through the 1,350 won level and fell into the 1,330s range. N

According to The Economist on September 6, core inflation across 23 developed economies rebounded to 2.9% from 2.7% earlier this year, with two-thirds of countries showing upward pressure. Euro zone consumer price inflation hit 3.3% in August, marking a three-year high, as energy shocks from

NVIDIA announced on September 3 that it has agreed to acquire Hugging Face in a US Stock Market News deal valued at about $12.9 billion, expected to close in the first half of 2027. The acquisition represents nearly twice the value of NVIDIA's previous largest deal, the $7 billion acquisition of

According to Macquerie, on September 7, the investment bank predicted the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points in September 2026, bringing forward its previous expectation of a December hike. Macquerie also maintains its forecast for another 25 basis point increase in the

According to Jin10, gold jewelry prices in China today showed widespread modest declines. Major brands including Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang, Chow Hong Group, and Tse Sui Luen reported prices of 1,329 yuan per gram, down 9 yuan per gram from the previous trading day. Water Bead gold jewelry

The Financial Times reported that former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is planning to develop autonomous robotaxi technology through his startup Atoms and has already held preliminary discussions with Uber about allowing its ride-hailing network to adopt the technology. Atoms raised $1.7 billion in July, led by a16z. Financial Times: Kalanick’s Ride-Hailing Market Plans Through Atoms According to the Financial Times, Kalanick is recruiting several former members of Uber’s autonomous-vehicle team thro

According to Goldman Sachs, on September 7 the investment bank upgraded its total addressable market (TAM) forecasts for global optical modules in 2026, 2027, and 2028 by 33%, 81%, and 115% respectively, citing accelerating AI server rack-scale expansion and rising ASIC penetration rates. The bank

According to Guru Club, Brent crude oil rose 1% to $95.44 per barrel on September 7.

David Sacks, former White House AI and crypto adviser, warned about a well-funded campaign to shape AI regulation through fear narratives, targeting Anthropic as the company prepares for a major tech IPO. Anthropic filed its S-1 with the SEC on June 1, 2026, following a $65 billion funding round