Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Baidu announced that its Class A ordinary shares have been included in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Southbound trading program, effective September 7, 2026, according to a notification from the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Mainland Chinese investors can now purchase Baidu shares through the

According to Bloomberg, the Bloomberg Dollar Index rose 0.2% on September 4.

According to ADP, U.S. private payrolls added 127,000 jobs in August, significantly outpacing the forecast of 45,000 jobs. Additionally, July's figure was revised upward to 71,000 from an initially reported 30,000.

After the non-farm payroll report was released, spot gold fell over $70 to $4,405 per ounce, while spot silver declined $1.50 to $65.70 per ounce.

As of Beijing time 20:30 on September 4, New York gold futures fell 0.06%, while New York silver futures rose 0.18% and New York copper futures increased 0.25%.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment data revisions for June and July increased combined nonfarm payrolls by 55,000 on September 4. June nonfarm employment was revised upward from 20,000 to 31,000, while July figures were revised from a decrease of 23,000 to an increase of 21

According to Jin10, U.S. non-farm payrolls for August came in at 162,000, significantly exceeding expectations of 56,000. The previous month's figure was also revised upward to 21,000 from an initial reading of

According to Maeil Business Newspaper, as of Sept 4, the number of KOSDAQ-listed companies facing delisting requirements surged to 334 from just 182 in February as South Korea's government tightened market activation measures targeting so-called zombie firms. The sudden strengthening of market-cap t

The US unemployment rate came in at 4.1% in August, meeting market expectations and holding steady from the prior month.

U.S. nonfarm employment increased by 162,000 in August, significantly exceeding the forecast of 55,000 and reversing July's decline of 23,000.

The U.S. unemployment rate stayed at 4.1% in August, matching both expectations and the prior month's reading, according to labor data released in early September. The unchanged rate indicates steady labor market conditions amid broader economic

U.S. manufacturing employment increased by 16,000 in August, surpassing the forecast of 5,000 jobs and outperforming the prior month's 5,000 gain.

According to Odaily, Four.Meme announced today that its Stock Meme product added four new U.S. stock trading pairs: Fluence Energy (FLNCb), Trump Media & Technology Group (DJTb), Moderna (MRNAb), and Robinhood (HOODb). The platform stated it plans to further expand the range of stock assets

According to CME FedWatch on September 4, the Federal Reserve has a 47.6% probability of maintaining interest rates in September, with a 52.4% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike. For October, the probability of holding steady stands at 34.9%, compared to a 51.1% chance of a 25 basis point

According to Citi, Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected to be unveiled on September 9, is projected to start at over $2,000. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are also forecast to cost approximately $200 more than their predecessors. Initial production of the foldable model is limited to

According to CNBC, the August jobs report is due this morning (September 4), with economists expecting 53,000 new jobs were added and the unemployment rate held steady. The report follows a weaker-than-expected private payrolls reading from ADP, and prediction market traders see roughly 50-50 odds t

Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel Financial, criticized Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's recent Jackson Hole speech as 'disappointing' and 'ambiguous,' stating it failed to provide clear guidance despite inflation remaining above the Fed's 2% target for 65 months. In a video interview, Pi

According to MoneyDJ, MP Materials reported second-quarter 2026 neodymium-praseodymium production up 41% year-over-year to 840 metric tons, with third-quarter output expected to exceed 1,000 tons. The company plans to begin commercial magnet shipments in Q4 2026, targeting annual U.S. magnet product

According to MoneyDJ, the Hang Seng Index closed at 25,650.87 points on September 4, up 1.74% or 437.56 points, with the daily candlestick chart turning positive. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose to 4,569.80 points, gaining 2.27% or 101.32 points. The rally was driven by easing U.S. interest rate