Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Citadel Securities, approximately $7 trillion in S&P 500 options expire today (Sept. 19) in a quarterly event known as "triple witching," where derivative contracts tied to stocks, index options, and futures concentrate into a single expiration date. The event typically forces traders t

On Friday (Sept 18), two-year U.S. Treasury yields rose 7.92 basis points to 4.7433%, accumulating a weekly gain of 11.79 basis points and approaching levels last seen in late April 2024. Ten-year Treasury yields climbed 6.57 basis points to 4.9961%, with a weekly increase of 2.92 basis points.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission introduced an Innovation Exemption that permits trading of certain tokenized U.S. stocks on public blockchains through permissioned venues. The regulatory framework aims to enhance financial market efficiency by enabling on-chain transactions. This

Micron Technology (MU) Stocks faced labor pressure as the Taichung union entered mediation on Friday demanding 15% of global operating profit. A second session is scheduled for Monday, with a possible strike vote if no concrete proposal emerges. The unions seek to replace discretionary bonuses with

According to Algorand, the SEC's Innovation Exemption allows trading of tokenized U.S. stocks on public blockchains through permissioned venues. The regulatory development emphasizes that fast finality and low fees will be crucial as traditional markets transition on-chain, positioning platforms

Micron Technology's Taichung workers entered mediation on Friday (September 18) demanding a permanent 15% share of global operating profit, with a second mediation session scheduled for Monday (September 21). If the company does not present a concrete profit-sharing proposal, the unions plan to

Offshore yuan (CNH) traded at 6.6955 against the U.S. dollar at the close of trading on September 18 (04:59 Beijing time on September 19), up 86 pips from the previous session. The pair approached its level from

Pyth Network has announced expanded market coverage including a new India ETF, additional US equity offerings, and more commodity and index futures. The expansion aims to provide comprehensive global market data through the Pyth Pro API, with enhanced 24/7 crypto data and redemption rates. The

New York oil prices fell on September 18 despite Middle East supply disruption concerns, as diplomatic optimism continued to offset geopolitical risks. WTI crude for October delivery dropped $1.61 (1.58%) to close at $100.30 per barrel, while Brent crude for November fell $0.95 (0.91%) to $103.87 pe

According to Bloomberg and Yonhapinfomax, WTI crude oil futures for October delivery fell to $100.30 per barrel, down $1.61 (1.58%), on September 18 (US ET). Brent crude for November settlement declined 0.91% to $103.87 per barrel. Both benchmarks extended a four-day losing streak despite supply

On Friday (Sept. 18), spot gold rose 0.83% to $4,377.73/oz, up 0.68% for the week, according to market data. COMEX gold futures climbed 0.18% to $4,416.90/oz, while spot silver surged 1.57% to $66.2452/oz, gaining 2.73% weekly; COMEX silver futures advanced 2.43% to $66.770/oz. COMEX copper futures

According to the International Monetary Fund, Lebanon's economic activity is forecast to contract significantly in 2026, with inflation remaining in double digits.

The US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen on May 28, falling over 1 yen during the morning trading session after reports emerged that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) conducted a 'rate check' in the foreign exchange market. The dollar-yen exchange rate closed at 156.732 yen, representing a 0.747 yen (0

According to Yonhapinfomax, on Sept 18, the USD/JPY exchange rate plunged over 1 yen after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) conducted a rate check in the foreign exchange market, triggering speculation of potential intervention ahead of Japan's extended "Silver Week" holiday through Sept 23. USD/JPY fell

NASA and Boeing are in discussions to assign Starliner more than 10 additional flights in the years ahead, according to a Wall Street Journal report, following the capsule's June 2024 crewed test that left two astronauts on the International Space Station and resulted in the vehicle's grounding.

The three major US stock indices closed mixed on the 18th (US Eastern Time), with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.18% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted gains of 0.17% and 0.39% respectively. The mixed performance came as the US 10-year Treasury yield rebounded near the 5%

According to Jin10, on September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. is "easily winning" its war against Iran and that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons. Trump acknowledged that Americans may face higher gas prices to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, suggesting the

Grayscale announced a 3-for-1 share split for its Zcash ETF (ZCSH) on September 18, following more than $233 million in cumulative inflows since the fund's August 25 launch. Shareholders of record at the close of trading on September 28 will receive two additional shares for every share held, with s

According to FinanceFeeds, on Sep 18, the Federal Reserve raised its Fed funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% in a unanimous vote, marking its first rate hike in three years. The Summary of Economic Projections signaled a hawkish bias, with the median rate forecast rising to 4.1% by

Moody's upgraded Greece's credit rating outlook to positive from stable, signaling improved confidence in the country's fiscal and economic trajectory.