Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Herald Economics reporting, U.S. government and AI hyperscaler companies have sharply increased bond issuance in recent weeks, pushing long-term interest rates to 19-year highs. The U.S. national debt reached $40.047 trillion as of August 18, while hyperscaler corporate bond issuance

In July, Leopold Aschenbrener's artificial intelligence hedge fund was forced to liquidate its positions after prime brokers including Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan demanded additional collateral, with assets under management plummeting from $45 billion to approximately $10 billion, according to

According to Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, on August 22, major economies including the U.S., UK, EU, China, and Japan face similar debt and fiscal deficit challenges. In a statement on X, Dalio warned that most economies will experience currency depreciation and debt adjustments.

According to SoSoValue, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.92 billion in the week ended August 21, marking the largest weekly inflow since October 2025. The surge reversed the prior week's outflow of $389.71 million, while trading volume jumped to $22.15 billion, more than triple the

South Korean retail investors net sold approximately 3.64 trillion won of NVIDIA stock this month ahead of the company's earnings announcement on the dawn of the 27th, according to Korea Securities Depository data. The selling wave extends to other AI and semiconductor holdings, with investors

South Korea's KOSPI index fell 2.57% to 6,735.43 as of 11:05 AM on August 24, driven by sharp declines in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Samsung Electronics dropped 7.46% to 260,500 won while SK Hynix declined 0.58% to 1.72 million won after reversing earlier gains. The downturn followed last

The Nikkei 225 rose 87.74 points (0.13%) to 66,104.10 as of 9:09 AM on the 24th, reversing an initial decline despite weakness in US semiconductor stocks. The Topix gained 9.86 points (0.24%) to 4,077.15. The rebound followed bargain buying and yen depreciation support, even as the Philadelphia

XRP's circulating supply grew 5.5% year over year through monthly escrow releases, while XRPL revenue fell 81.6% year over year to $1.18 million, according to an Aug. 19 analysis from 21Shares. The supply expansion occurred because approximately 272 million XRP added monthly through escrow releases

A hedge fund founded by Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher, achieved over 400% returns in the first half through leveraged investments in AI infrastructure. The fund deployed up to 4x leverage on semiconductor, data center, and power companies, with SK Hynix among its portfolio

According to Herald Economy citing Korea Securities Depository, South Korean retail investors yesterday (August 24) net sold 3.64 trillion won (approximately $2.7 billion) of Nvidia shares as they brace for the chip maker's earnings report on August 27. The same period saw substantial net outflows f

According to a letter from Ken Griffin to clients on Friday, August 21, Citadel has disposed of over 80% of the positions acquired from Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund Situational Awareness. The sale involved more than 100 block trades across 10 stocks, with a market value exceeding $4 billion, m

According to Yonhapinfomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 87.74 points (0.13%) to 66,104.10 in early trading on August 24, while the TOPIX index gained 9.86 points (0.24%) to 4,077.15. The rebound followed a decline that began with weakness in semiconductor stocks, reflecting spillover from the

According to the latest financial documents released on August 22, Donald Trump conducted 1,051 individual stock transactions in June 2026, with transaction values ranging from $78.1 million to $263.1 million. Trump purchased Berkshire Hathaway stock for the first time that month and bought Cintas, Visa, and Mastercard as the market declined. Trump’s Concentrated Trading: First Purchases of Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, and Mastercard June 18 was the month’s biggest trading day by transaction volume

According to Chinese state media, multiple Chinese banks' gold accumulation products broke above 1,000 yuan per gram on August 24. As of 10:15 a.m., the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China reported 1,005.69 yuan per gram, the China Construction Bank reported 1,008.89 yuan per gram, the

The Nikkei 225 index fell 0.1% at the early market close on August 24, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index rose 0.3% over the same period.

According to Bloomberg, Michael Burry, the investor famous for betting against the U.S. housing market in 2008, has exited his Alibaba holdings and taken a large position in rival JD.com, citing concerns over Alibaba's valuation. Burry stated on Substack that he would not reinvest in Alibaba

According to Shanghai Gangxunlian, MMLC battery-grade lithium carbonate prices rose to 161,000 yuan per ton in early trading on August 24, up 7,500 yuan per ton from the previous day's 16:30 closing price.

According to Gate data, gold (XAUUSD) surged past $4,650 per ounce to $4,651.46 in the latest trading session, up 1.0% from the previous close.

According to Kpler ship-tracking data, fewer than 20 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend of August 23–24, with 13 passing on Saturday and only 4 on Sunday. U.S. and Iranian sanctions continue to restrict shipping through the critical energy chokepoint, though actual vessel

South Korea's foreign exchange market is experiencing strong dollar inflows. FX swap point spreads have narrowed to their lowest level in four years and four months, reflecting tightening short-term dollar funding conditions. The Korean won to U.S. dollar exchange rate has declined for seven