Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the latest Bloomberg Markets Pulse survey, most respondents expect the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to break above 5 percent in the near term.

According to the Boston Federal Reserve research released today (August 19), strong labor productivity growth has significantly offset the inflation impact from rising U.S. tariffs. The central bank's researchers found that average tariffs have increased from approximately 2.5% to 10% since 2025.

According to Odaily, the US Dollar Index fell 0.85% on Wednesday (Aug 19), marking its largest drop in three weeks and touching its lowest level since mid-May, after the US Treasury unexpectedly announced an expansion of long-term government bond repurchase operations. The weakness in the dollar

According to MSX.COM data, Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) stock surged over 6% on August 19. Former President Trump called the company a 'great company' while discussing White House renovations, noting that Scotts Miracle-Gro provided free lawn services for the

The SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets on Aug. 18, establishing two fundraising exemptions for investment contracts involving crypto assets—one allowing up to $5 million over four years and another permitting up to $75 million per 12-month period. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the framework is

According to trial results from Moderna and Merck, on Wednesday (Aug 18), the companies' personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, intismeran, succeeded in a Phase 3 melanoma study. MRNA shares surged approximately 155% to $160.46, lifting Moderna's market value above $60 billion, while Merck shares

JBS, the Brazilian meatpacking giant, has made an offer to acquire the remaining minority stake of Pilgrim's Pride it does not already own. The move comes after JBS completed its 2025 listing on the New York Stock Exchange, enabling it to offer U.S.-listed equity currency to shareholders. Pilgrim's

According to TASS, multiple Russian refineries are set to complete maintenance operations in the coming period.

According to Strive CEO Matt Cole on August 19, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) may be entering a structural downtrend after 45 years of declining highs and lows, potentially creating the most favorable macro conditions for Bitcoin over the next 5-7 years. Cole's analysis is supported by expanding U.S.

Wells Fargo Investment Institute strategists reiterated their positive outlook for precious metals and maintained a year-end 2026 gold price target of $4,900-$5,100 per troy ounce, citing resilient Asian demand and falling rate hike expectations as key support factors. Gold rose more than 7%

At 11:00 PM close on August 19, China's domestic futures contracts rose on a broad basis. Ethylene glycol (EG) surged more than 4%, fuel oil rose more than 3%, and rapeseed oil climbed more than 2%. Among decliners, PTA and iron ore fell more than 1%.

According to Poland's Finance Ministry, the country completed financing for approximately 73% of its total 2026 funding requirements following a bond auction on Wednesday.

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, on August 19, Treasury announced it will double the size of its long-term Treasury buyback program, effective September 9 through November 4. Per-auction purchases for securities with 10-20 years and 20-30 years remaining maturity will increase from a

According to Wells Fargo Investment Institute, the firm reiterated its favorable outlook for gold in early August 2026, maintaining its year-end 2026 price target at $4,900–$5,100 per troy ounce. Gold prices rose more than 7% during the first week of August, marking the strongest weekly gain since

According to BlockBeats citing BIT trading data, on August 19, crypto-linked U.S. stocks rose broadly, with Strategy and Circle gaining over 10% each. Coinbase rose over 8%, while Robinhood and BMNR advanced over 5%.

According to Gate data, NYMEX silver futures hit $66 per ounce on August 19, gaining 4.07% during the session. Spot silver rose 4% to $65.85 per ounce.

Gate News message, according to the August 19 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net inflow of +3,134 BTC (+$204.36M) and a 7-day net inflow of +3,413 BTC (+$222.5M). Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net inflow of +34,698 ETH (+$67.17M) and a 7-day net inflow of +57,917 ETH (+$112.12M). Both Bitcoin

According to Caixin, Hong Kong police treated 24 investor complaints against ZD Group as fraud cases on August 17, with the Wan Chai Criminal Investigation Unit now handling the investigation. No arrests have been made as of the report date. Investors reported that associated bank accounts of ZD Gr

The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield declined 10 basis points to 5.18% during intraday trading on August 19.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), crude oil net inputs at American refineries rose to the highest level last week since September 2019.