Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Gate News message, BlackRock acquired 11,098 BTC valued at $852 million and 132,769 ETH valued at $316 million over the past two days. The total value of these cryptocurrency purchases amounts to $1.168

According to New York Federal Reserve data, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) reported 3.63% on August 20, up 1 basis point from 3.62% the previous day. The effective federal funds rate remained unchanged at 3.63%.

Eurozone consumer confidence index (flash estimate) rose to -15.5 in August, beating expectations of -16 and improving from the previous month's -15.9.

According to JPMorgan, the U.S. stock market faces correction risks in late summer and early autumn amid deteriorating market structure and weakening investor confidence in artificial intelligence stocks. JPMorgan strategist Jason Hunter noted that the current AI trading frenzy parallels the 1999–20

According to MSX.COM, HOOD surged 11.69% today, breaking through $106 and now trading at $106.22.

According to IRNA, Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Galibaev vowed on August 21 to overcome U.S. sanctions, speaking at an event in Baghdad with Iranian and Iraqi business leaders. Galibaev stated that countries can now conduct trade using national currencies to counter U.S. dollar

According to Xinhua News Agency, President Trump announced on August 21 a temporary 90-day exemption allowing the U.S. to import up to 300,000 tons of ground beef without tariffs. Trump stated the beef would be priced approximately 25% below current market rates, aiming to lower consumer costs

According to Gate's market data, the Nasdaq 100 index turned negative today, while the S&P 500 index gains narrowed to 0.3%, and the Dow Jones index rose 0.6%.

According to intangiblecoins data reported by ChainCatcher, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.6 billion this week, marking the largest single-week inflow since October 2025. The data also showed that Bitcoin ETF holders maintain an average cost basis of

On Aug. 20, CNBC's Jim Cramer called Micron Technology "radically undervalued" and a "national treasure" during a Mad Money visit, citing the chipmaker's low forward valuation of about six times earnings despite its 700% surge over the past year. Micron (MU) closed at $974.33, up roughly 4% on the d

Ross Stores posted second-quarter sales of $6.3 billion, a 13% increase, with comparable-store sales jumping 10% — the second consecutive double-digit quarter — and earnings of $2.66 per share, beating Wall Street estimates. The retailer raised its full-year guidance to between $8.61 and $8.77 per s

Ross Stores (ROST) raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to between $8.61 and $8.77 per share on Friday, following a strong second quarter with comparable-store sales up 10%, the second consecutive double-digit quarter. Q2 sales rose 13% to $6.3 billion with earnings of $2.66 per share, both b

Gate News message, according to the August 21 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net inflow of 8,879 BTC (approximately $684.18 million) and a 7-day net inflow of 22,043 BTC (approximately $1.7 billion). Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net inflow of 86,701 ETH (approximately $207.03 million) and a

According to PANews, Goldman Sachs maintained its year-end 2026 gold price forecast of $4,900 per ounce on August 21, citing significant upside risks to the prediction. The bank expects the gold rally to face greater two-way volatility

The U.S. S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 56 for August, exceeding the expected 54 and rising from the previous reading of 54.5.

According to S&P Global, U.S. Manufacturing PMI came in at 53.2 in August, missing expectations of 53.9 and marking a decline from the previous month's 53.9.

The S&P Global U.S. Services PMI initial reading for August came in at 56.8, exceeding the forecast of 54 and rising from July's 54.6.

On August 21, according to BlockBeats, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan commented on recent U.S. debt dynamics, stating that when governments artificially suppress long-term interest rates, they erode the value of savings. Investors need to purchase hard assets to escape this scenario, and Hougan