Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

On August 18 at 20:30 UTC+8, the U.S. will release July export and import price indices, July new housing starts, and July building permits.

According to Morgan Stanley analysis, Microsoft stock fell approximately 3% to around $480 on August 17 (Monday), as the bank highlighted potential cash-flow constraints among hyperscalers deploying massive AI infrastructure. Morgan Stanley warned that while the economics of AI spending justify the

According to Smart Finance, Guanglian Technology Holdings (2531) issued an interim results warning on August 18, projecting a net loss of RMB 42-45 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The company also forecast revenue of RMB 240-250 million, representing a decline of 17-20%

Citi announced later this year launch of its bitcoin custody service under the new Custody+ platform. The Wall Street bank previously disclosed in November 2025 that it planned to launch native crypto custody in 2026. Citi confirmed clients will access both traditional and crypto custody within the

European Central Bank economists warned in a Monday blog that U.S. and European stock market valuations driven by the AI boom are likely to face a correction, citing historical patterns from past technological revolutions. The economists stated that economic research on technologies including 19th c

According to the ADP National Employment Report, U.S. private employers added an average of 9,500 jobs per week during the four weeks ending August 1, 2026.

According to Zhuang Finance, Zhuang Shang Land (00978) reported H1 2026 results with revenue of approximately 3.857 billion yuan, down 21.27% year-over-year. The company recorded a loss attributable to owners of approximately 271 million yuan, a decrease of 1.72% compared to the same period last yea

According to Business Wire, Citi Investor Services launched Custody+ on August 18, a real-time settlement and asset custody solution suite designed to address compressed settlement cycles and perpetual trading demands. Using Single Event Processing (SEP) technology, the platform has reduced

According to Yujin Investment Securities, the brokerage maintained an overweight rating on South Korea's robotics sector on August 19, citing accelerating revenue growth among core companies following the completion of second-quarter 2026 earnings releases. The firm did not provide individual

According to Gate trading data, Baidu stock (BIDU.O) fell 7.5% in pre-market trading today.

According to Shenglong Jinxiu International's H1 2026 earnings release, the company reported revenue of 232.6 million HKD for the six months ended June 30, 2026, down 14% year-over-year. Net loss reached 10.517 million HKD compared to a profit of 19.954 million HKD in the prior-year period, with

According to an announcement, the controlling shareholder of E-Infotech Holding (02442), Tianfu International Group Limited, completed the transfer of 102 million shares (representing 25% of the company's total issued capital) to Terminus Consumer Limited on August 18, 2026 (post-trading session). I

According to CNBC on August 17, citing Korea Securities Depository and exchange data, Korean retail investors increasingly turned to U.S. stock markets to avoid domestic market adjustments. The shift mirrors investment behavior toward artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and leveraged

According to Korean Economy TV, foreign investors maintained net buying in South Korea's equity market on August 18, concentrating purchases on SK Hynix with 86 billion won in net inflows. This marked the continuation of five consecutive trading days of net buying by foreign investors, though

According to CNBC, Brunswick Corp., the parent company of Sea Ray and Boston Whaler, announced during its August investor day that it is betting on advanced AI navigation and autonomous docking technology to boost sales in a sluggish market. The company also outlined 2030 financial targets of $7–8 b

EyePoint Inc. (EYPT) faced continued stock pressure on Tuesday following Monday's announcement that its Phase 3 wet age-related macular degeneration therapy trial missed the primary endpoint. RBC Capital downgraded the company to 'Sector Perform' from 'Outperform' and slashed its price target to $5

On the evening of August 18 (Tuesday), Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D rose 0.37% to 955.07 yuan per gram at the opening of the evening session, while silver T+D declined 0.73% to 15,880.0 yuan per kilogram.

According to RBC Capital and H.C. Wainwright, EyePoint Inc. (EYPT) shares remained under pressure on Tuesday after the company announced its Phase 3 wet age-related macular degeneration trial missed its primary endpoint. RBC downgraded EyePoint to 'Sector Perform' from 'Outperform' and slashed its p

Yuantong International Express (06123) posted revenue of HK$2.184 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 54.4% year-over-year, according to its interim results announcement. Net loss attributable to equity holders expanded to HK$61.691 million, a 2.1% increase from the same period last y

According to BlockBeats, the crack spread between U.S. diesel and crude oil hit a record high of $102.20 per barrel on August 18, as crude prices fell while refined product prices climbed amid supply pressures from geopolitical disruptions and seasonal demand. WTI crude oil has broken through the d