Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Korean stock markets have activated over 70 market stabilization measures this year as extreme volatility grips trading. The Korea Exchange has deployed emergency mechanisms including sidecars and circuit breakers at an unprecedented frequency to prevent cascading sell-offs and investor panic. The r

According to SoSoValue, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $365.17 million in inflows during July, their strongest month in 9 months. However, weekly inflows collapsed 74%, dropping from $103.9 million to $27.42 million in the week ending July 31. The pullback coincided with the Federal Reserve's July 29

According to Bloomberg, Zeiss Group's semiconductor division responded to investor concerns over supply chain bottlenecks, expressing confidence in meeting surging AI-driven market demand. The German optical equipment manufacturer has completed an expansion of its Oberkochen headquarters to

S&P Global reported July UK manufacturing PMI final figure at 51.9, below the preliminary estimate of 52.8 and June's 52.5, marking a 4-month low. The decline reflected price and demand trends not fully translating to labor market strength, with July manufacturing employment growth virtually

According to S&P Global, Britain's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 51.9 in July, falling short of the preliminary forecast of 52.8 and marking a four-month low. The index also dropped from 52.5 in June. However, the PMI remained above the 50-point threshold separating

According to BlockBeats, on August 3, whale trader Loracle increased and continues to build a gold long position worth over $23 million, according to monitoring by Mlm onchain. The trader simultaneously opened ETH short positions valued at over $28 million and SNDK short positions worth over $8 mill

According to TradingBeats monitoring, as reported by BlockBeats, SK Huynh (SKHX) open interest collapsed from approximately $364 million to $321 million between late August 2 and August 3, a decline of 11.9%. Excluding price movements, the underlying

According to Algeria's national oil company Sonatrach, well TG 16 at the Tiguentourine gas field experienced an uncontrolled gas leak on Sunday (August 2) during maintenance operations. No casualties were

According to Gate's trading data, GameStop (GME.N) premarket shares dropped 12% on August 3.

According to Guangzhou Futures Exchange, uncertainty factors affecting market operations have increased recently, with significant price volatility in relevant contracts. The exchange urged market participants to strengthen risk management and participate in the market rationally and in

S&P Global reported that the Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) final reading for July stood at 51.9. The figure nearly matched the preliminary estimate of 52.0 and marked the highest level in three months, surpassing June's 51.4. Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&

SK Inc. announced today (August 3) an interim dividend of 1,500 won per share for both common and preferred stock. The payment is expected to result in approximately 10 billion won in after-tax dividends for Chey Tae-won, the group's controlling

According to S&P Global, the Eurozone's July manufacturing PMI came in at 51.9 on August 3, closely matching the preliminary estimate of 52.0 and marking the highest level in three months. Production is expanding at the fastest pace in 4.5 years, driven by summer growth momentum. However, S&P Global

Ripple (XRP) consolidated near the $1.07 level after defending the $1.04 support zone over recent sessions, with price trading around $1.07 as of the latest data. The consolidation occurred as weekly spot ETF inflows reached $14.86 million by July 31st, marking a third consecutive week of positive f

According to on-chain data, XRP spot ETF inflows reached $14.86 million by July 31, marking the third consecutive week of positive flows. Cumulative net inflows climbed to $1.51 billion, while total net assets stood at $988.78 million. During week 31, on-chain data confirmed 15.25 million XRP,

Germany's manufacturing sector recorded a Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) final reading of 52.2 in July, matching the preliminary figure and rising from June's 50.3, according to S&P Global on the 3rd. The reading equaled the March record and marked the joint highest level since May 2022, driven

According to S&P Global, Germany's manufacturing PMI for July came in at 52.2 (confirmed) on August 3, matching the preliminary reading and exceeding June's 50.3. The reading ties March's level and marks the highest since May 2022. Phil Smith, S&P Global's economics associate director, noted that "G

According to Bloomberg, KKR is acquiring Integer at $127 per share in an all-cash transaction.

According to ChainCatcher, Goldman Sachs has added Applied Materials (AMAT.O), Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), Microsoft (MSFT.O), and United Parcel Service (UPS.N) to its U.S. equity Conviction List. The bank simultaneously removed Broadcom (AVGO.O), Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS.N), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N