Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to rules governing commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors. The proposals update Part 4 regulations, which determine registration requirements, disclosure obligations, and compliance standards

Gabriela Santos, Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist for the Americas at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has recommended investors maintain AI exposure while diversifying across geographies and sectors to buffer against volatility. Santos describes the current market as an 'earnings

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor registration requirements, with a 60-day comment period from Federal Register publication. The proposals update the definition of Qualified Eligible

Trading Technologies announced it will add connectivity to Kalshi and Crypto.com's OG.com exchange, enabling institutional traders to access CFTC-regulated prediction markets and margin-based crypto futures directly from its platform. Kalshi integration is targeted for Q3 2026, while OG.com's crypto

Klarna's stock fell to an all-time low of $13.80–$14.53 following fourth-quarter 2025 results, marking a 20–27% plunge from its immediate prior level. Despite record quarterly revenue of $1.08 billion (up 38% year over year), the Swedish fintech posted a $26 million net loss, a 59% year-over-year

According to BlockBeats, Unitree Technology is set to launch on Shanghai's tech board tomorrow, August 19, with OTC perpetual contract prices on Trade.xyz currently trading at $100.71, or approximately 678.85 yuan, representing a 3.5x surge from the issue price of 150.8 yuan. If investors win one lo

According to Brazil's grain exporters association ANEC, as of August 18, the country's August soybean exports are now projected at 10.56 million tons, down from the previous week's forecast of 10.88 million tons. Soybean meal exports are estimated at 2.52 million tons, slightly below the prior week'

According to ECB economists in a blog post published recently, research analysis concludes that current stock market valuations may face notable correction. The economists outlined two possible scenarios: first, overconfident investors have driven stock prices far above fundamental values, and

US import prices fell 0.4% in July compared to the previous month, according to data released by the US Department of Labor on the 18th (local time). This marked the largest decline since May last year when prices dropped 0.5%, defying market expectations of a 0.1% increase. The unexpected drop

According to the U.S. Labor Department, import prices fell 0.4% month-over-month in July, defying market expectations of a 0.1% increase. This marks the largest monthly decline since May last year. Year-over-year, import prices rose 5.9%. AI-related computer and electronic product imports

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate market data, the Dow Jones index turned positive today, while the S&P 500 fell 0.5% and the Nasdaq declined 1.2%.

According to MTS, the U.S. 30-year inflation-protected Treasury (TIPS) real yield—which reflects the true interest return after adjusting for inflation—rose to 3% on Aug 18, marking the highest level since the Great Recession. MTS cited fiscal deficits, inflation, and Federal Reserve policy as

According to BlockBeats, on August 18, as bitcoin prices decline and mining yields face sustained pressure, mining companies transitioning to AI and high-performance computing (AI/HPC) are commanding significantly higher valuations and more stable revenue expectations. Over the past year,

According to a Reuters survey, the Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 3.75% before the first quarter of 2027. The median forecast from the central bank's latest projections indicates no rate changes are anticipated during this

According to a Reuters survey, 56 of 64 economists expect the Bank of England to maintain interest rates at 3.75% through 2026. The survey result reflects economist consensus on the central bank's likely policy stance for the remainder of the

Bitget launched a Fixed Coupon Note Plan for tokenized US stocks on August 18, 2026, allowing users to subscribe with USDT and receive predetermined USDT coupons while targeting specific entry prices for stock-linked rTokens including SNDK, MRVL, SKHY, NVDA and MU. The product combines structured fi

According to ChainCatcher, S&P confirmed Nvidia's AA issuer credit rating. The confirmation maintains the company's investment-grade status in the financial services rating system.

According to BlockBeats, on August 18, Kalshi, a prediction market platform, filed regulatory documents with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch US500 perpetual futures linked to the MerQube U.S. large-cap equity index covering 500 U.S.-listed companies. Perpetual futures

According to the Atlanta Federal Reserve, the GDPNow model projects real GDP growth of 4.0% for the third quarter of 2026.

South Korea's two largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, reported steep declines in first-half 2026 revenue and profit as weaker digital asset prices and lower trading activity cut into their core businesses. Upbit parent Dunamu reported consolidated operating revenue of 408.1