Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to ChainCatcher citing Rootdata, Nikkei 225 opened at 62384.73 points today, up 0.3% from yesterday's close of 62188.63 points.

The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) published the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on July 28–29 on August 19, confirming that the committee had decided to leave the policy rate unchanged. According to the minutes, only a few members supported a rate hike, making them a minority, but the vast majority agreed that a hike would be necessary if inflation did not slow. Inflation indicators have continued to ease gradually but remain above the 2% target, and participants a

The Federal Reserve (Fed) is scheduled to hold a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on July 28–29 and has designated July 18–30 as the blackout period. The dot plot for the policy rate at the June FOMC meeting revealed a clear split: nine participants supported additional rate hikes by year-end, while an equal number supported holding rates steady or cutting them. At the June FOMC meeting, of the 19 Fed participants, nine supported holding rates steady or cutting them (with one support

According to Citibank on November 5, the bank set its gold price target at $4,500 per ounce for the next zero to three months, with a longer-term target of $5,000 per ounce for the following six to 12 months.

According to Yonhap Infomax, on November 4, South Korea's Financial Services Commission confirmed penalties totaling 361.96 billion won against KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, and SC First Banks for incomplete sales practices on Hong Kong equity-linked securities (ELS). The final penalty amount is

Crescendo Equity Partners completed the first closing of its Fund IV, securing over $350 million from overseas limited partners. The South Korean private equity firm, which specializes in technology investments, is targeting $1 billion total and raised more than 70% of its planned $500 million overs

According to investment banking sources, Crescendo Equity Partners closed its Series 4 blind fund's first close at $350 million on November 5. The capital was raised from international limited partners and exceeded 70% of the fund's $500 million overseas fundraising target. The $1 billion Series 4 f

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $13.4 billion on November 3, 2026. Data Center revenue rose 97% year over year to a record $8.5 billion, driven by demand for AMD EPYC processors and the launch of AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs. AMD also issued a fourth-quarter out

According to EIA data, as of October 30, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories excluding strategic reserves declined by 865,000 barrels to 410 million barrels, down 0.21% and marking the lowest level since

According to ChainCatcher citing Rootdata data, South Korea's KOSPI Composite Index opened at 5,580.09 points today, down 1.8% from the previous close of 5,683.80 points.

According to TheEnergyMag, bitcoin miner-turned-data center operator Ionic Digital reported third-quarter revenue of $48.9 million, up 32% year-over-year. Digital infrastructure rental revenue reached approximately $43.9 million, accounting for roughly 90% of total revenue, while adjusted EBITDA

According to Grayscale research head Zach Pandl, JPMorgan Asset Management has included Bitcoin in its 2027 long-term capital market assumptions on November 5. The institution projects Bitcoin's benchmark compound annual return over the next decade at 10%, with annualized volatility of 55%. Pandl n

According to VanEck research, Bitcoin miners transitioning to AI data center infrastructure rentals experienced average stock declines of about 35% in October, though signed leases remain unaffected. The report highlights that long-term contracts with investment-grade tenants span 10 to 20 years, an

US homebuilder and construction material stocks surged on November 4 following the Democratic Party's midterm election victory, with Lennar rising 7.09%, DR Horton gaining 8.1%, and PulteGroup climbing 7.16% in New York trading. The rally was driven by investor expectations for government policies t

According to recent reports, Goldman Sachs and Apollo Global Management are distributing SpaceX's approximately $40 billion AI chip financing through an off-balance-sheet leasing structure, marking the largest GPU financing arrangement of its kind. The transaction involves Apollo affiliates

According to Yahoo Finance, on Nov 4, U.S. housing stocks surged following the Democratic Party's midterm election landslide. Lennar (LEN) rose 7.09%, D.R. Horton (DHI) gained 8.1%, and PulteGroup (PHM) climbed 7.16%. Building materials suppliers also rallied, with Home Depot (HD) up 6.53% and

According to the Bank of Japan's September policy meeting minutes released recently, officials unanimously agreed the central bank should continue raising its policy rate and adjust the degree of monetary easing. One member noted the monetary policy stance is undergoing a transition phase. Members e

According to Jin10, ICE Canadian canola futures fell 1.7% on Wednesday, tracking losses in Chicago soybean oil amid a sharp selloff in crude oil. Speculative fund liquidation of long positions drove prices to three-month lows, with global edible oil markets under broad pressure including European ra

Paradise Co., a Korean casino operator, is forecast to report increased operating profit for Q3 2024, driven by casino revenue growth and reduced cost burdens. According to a compilation by Yonhap Infomax of forecasts from eight major domestic securities firms released within the past month, Paradis