Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to investment analysts Cathie Wood and Ben Thompson, the surging prices of HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) chips—rising 3 to 10 times their previous levels—are paradoxically triggering the very forces that will displace them. Wood, speaking in a recent podcast, cited her experience with

According to Hafnia Shipping Holdings Limited (01308), the company reported interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with revenue of approximately $1.842 billion, up 10.7% year-over-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of $677 million, up 7.39% year-over-year. Basic

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman, CEO of Omega Advisors, warned that the US stock market's current optimism may be misplaced as he predicts a recession could arrive next year and drag equities lower. In a recent CNBC interview, Cooperman compared today's AI investment frenzy to the 1970s 'Nifty

According to Business Insider citing a CNBC interview, billionaire investor Leon Cooperman warned on August 18 that the U.S. economy may face a recession as early as late 2026. Cooperman, CEO of Omega Advisors, drew parallels to the 1970s "Nifty Fifty" bubble, cautioning that markets are

According to Jin10, HSBC's Asia foreign exchange research head Joey Chew stated on August 19 that Japan's central bank has an opportunity to support the yen through hawkish rate hikes at its September meeting as the yen weakens again. The market currently expects the Bank of Japan to cumulatively ra

US long-term Treasury yields rose sharply, with the 30-year yield reaching 5.3% intraday on the 19th, the highest level since June 2007, as concerns grew over reduced foreign demand led by Japanese investors. Japan, the largest foreign holder of US Treasuries, cut its holdings by $26.4 billion in Ju

According to Bitget, the Nikkei 225 index dropped over 3% on Aug 19.

According to Yonhapinfomax, today August 19, U.S. 30-year Treasury yields hit 5.3% intraday, marking the highest level since June 2007. The 10-year yield reached 4.76%, the highest since January 2025. Japan, the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, reduced holdings by $26.4 billion in June, th

Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC during the second quarter of 2026, reducing its bitcoin treasury to 11,380 BTC as of June 30. The Nasdaq-listed company is funding operations and an expansion into AI data centers, including a 191-megawatt lease with Anthropic projected to generate $9.1 billion in

According to Bitcoin.com News and SEC filings, Riot Platforms sold 9,665 BTC during the first half of 2026, with 4,300 BTC offloaded in Q2 alone, drawing down its treasury to 11,380 BTC as of June 30. The company is using proceeds to fund operations and expansion

According to reports published today, August 19, Southeast Asian regional central banks are accelerating the deployment of cross-border payment networks, with Project Nexus—involving central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand—positioned as a key benchmark for

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI tumbled over 6% in early trading on Aug 19 afternoon but pared losses as selling by foreign investors and institutions continued, with the index trading around the 6,500 level. Retail investors, meanwhile, purchased over 4 trillion Korean won in net inflows,

According to an announcement from First Step Holdings (00697), Ubtech Robotics (stock code 688836.SH), a portfolio company of First Step Capital under the group, completed its initial public offering and officially listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange's Star Market on

According to an announcement by Yuyu Pharma (HKEX: 02256) today (August 19), China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved the investigational new drug (IND) application for ABSK211, an oral, potent pan-KRAS inhibitor targeting advanced solid tumors with KRAS mutations. This approval follows the drug's FDA IND clearance on July 8. Yuyu Pharma will initiate an open-label Phase I clinical trial to evaluate ABSK211's safety, tolerability, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics in pat

According to Coinglass data, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stood at 47 today, up 7 points from yesterday. The 7-day average was 35, while the 30-day average was 29.

Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG) announced today the company has been selected for a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) opportunity by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force. The STRATFI program offers

According to a company announcement, Tuodao (02665) established a non-binding strategic partnership with AMSYS Group in July 2026 to combine Tuodao's laser radar and 3D perception technology with AMSYS's multimodal AI and Operational Digital Twin platform. The collaboration aims to develop spatial i

According to E Daily, South Korean KOSPI-listed companies recorded sales exceeding 1 trillion won and operating profit of 275 trillion won in the first half of 2026, buoyed by improved semiconductor conditions. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the market, accounting for 35% of total sales and 82

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korean government bond yields declined on August 19 morning trading as overnight weakness in U.S. technology stocks triggered broad risk-off sentiment. The 3-year government bond yield fell 1.0 basis

Applied Energetics Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a laser and directed energy technology company, has been selected for a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) opportunity by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, according to an announcement today (August 19). The selection offers