Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Economic Daily, Century Energy announced on November 4 that its third-quarter after-tax net profit reached NT$566 million, up 41.9% year-over-year, with earnings per share (EPS) of NT$2.95. The company's cumulative after-tax net profit for the first nine months of 2026 totaled NT$2.257

TradeStation Securities integrated its brokerage service with QuantWheel, allowing clients to analyze options, submit approved orders and track positions from QuantWheel's platform. The November 3 announcement addresses a friction point for derivatives traders: market analysis, execution and post-tr

According to Economic Daily, Hui Yang-KY announced on November 4 its accumulated results for the first ten months of 2026. The company's pre-tax earnings reached NT$7.543 billion, up 180% year-over-year, with earnings per share of NT$10.11. October revenue totaled NT$2.255 billion with an

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) fell to 16.97 on Nov. 4, marking its lowest level in approximately one week. Walter Bloomberg reported the index dropped 3.87 points from the previous trading session. The VIX serves as a gauge of expected market volatility over the next 30 days, calculated using

According to the Turkish Capital Markets Association, stocks worth 12.7 billion Turkish lira (approximately $254 million) were sold on November 3. The stocks were divided into 20 equal tranches for presentation to asset managers, each containing all 30 stocks at a value of 636 million lira per

Kraft Heinz announced Wednesday that it will divest its North American coffee unit to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners in a deal that values the business at $650 million on an enterprise basis. The transaction is part of the company's efforts to refocus on its core brands under CEO

According to the latest EIA report, crude oil inventory along the U.S. Gulf Coast fell to its lowest level since December 2022 in the most recent week.

According to Economic Daily, on November 4, as Taiwan stocks fell below the 42,000-point mark amid U.S. midterm elections and weaker-than-expected tech earnings, securities dealers highlighted warrant opportunities for PCB-related stocks, including Taitech

ASE Technology Holding and Kyec are capturing growing opportunities in semiconductor advanced packaging and wafer testing driven by AI demand, according to an Economic Daily News report. The companies' expansion plans and order visibility have become market focal points as ASE's LEAP packaging

According to Economic Daily, Taiwan's two major industrial stocks posted strong third-quarter earnings on November 4. Taiwan Cement reported Q3 revenue of 415.81 billion Taiwan dollars, up 8.8% quarter-over-quarter and 6.5% year-over-year, driven by price gains in Turkey and Portugal. China Steel po

According to Gate, Microsoft (MSFT) stock reached an all-time high on November 4, rising 6.1%. General Motors stock also hit a new high, gaining 4%.

According to its official statement released Wednesday, Kraft Heinz announced it will divest its North American coffee business to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners for $650 million on an enterprise basis. The business includes brands Maxwell House and Gevalia, with the transaction

Team Group CEO Chen Ching-wen warned during the company's November 2 earnings call that the memory chip shortage is expected to worsen from the end of 2026 until the end of 2027. The CEO stated some purchasers could face a scenario where 'even money can't buy goods,' citing a spot and contract

According to Team Group CEO Chen Ching-wen during an earnings call on November 2, the memory chip shortage is expected to worsen from late 2026 through end of 2027, reaching critical levels where some buyers face scenarios "even money can't buy goods." DDR5 contract prices surged more than 550% in

According to a Reuters survey, the Romanian leu is expected to weaken 0.7% against the euro over the next 6 months, with a target rate of 5.3829, up from the previous forecast of 5.295.

According to a Reuters survey, the Hungarian forint is expected to appreciate by 2.0% against the euro to 357.50 in six months, compared to a prior forecast of 360.00.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), implied crude oil demand fell to 20.501 million barrels per day for the week ending October 30, down from 20.636 million barrels per day in the previous week.

According to a Reuters survey, the Polish zloty is expected to strengthen 1.5% against the euro within 6 months to reach 4.35, up from the previous forecast of 4.31.

Zhulong (4572) announced on November 4 its third-quarter financial results, reporting net profit of NT$117 million, up 2.63 times year-over-year, with earnings per share (EPS) of NT$2.92. The aerospace component manufacturer's performance improved as Boeing delivery volumes stabilized and

According to EIA data, U.S. distillate fuel production demand reached 5.78 million barrels per day for the week ending October 30, up from 5.53 million barrels per day in the prior week.