Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

U.S. stock markets opened mixed on July 13, with the Dow Jones up 0.08%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.32% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.73%. Technology stocks declined broadly, with SK Hynix (SKHY.O) down over 8%, SanDisk (SNDK.O) down over 6%, Micron Technology (MU.O) down 5%, Intel (INTC.O) down 4%, and

According to Jin10, major currency pairs displayed varied performance on July 13, 2026 (Monday).

On July 13, U.S. stock indexes opened with mixed results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 76.87 points, up 0.15%, to 52,713.88. The S&P 500 declined 13.95 points, down 0.18%, closing at 7,561.44. The Nasdaq Composite fell 170.86 points, down 0.65%, to 26,110.75.

According to UAnalyze, over the weekend, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following renewed U.S.–Iran attacks, breaking a temporary agreement signed last month. The move sent crude oil futures surging over 3%, pressuring market sentiment. U.S. stock index futures declined

According to SoSoValue data, global listed companies (excluding mining firms) recorded a net outflow of $85.45 million in bitcoin during the week ending July 13, 2026. Notably, MicroStrategy (formerly Strategy) and Japan-listed Metaplanet made no bitcoin purchases last week. Meanwhile, Brazilian bi

According to Goldman Sachs in a research report, SanDisk is expected to report "very strong" fourth-quarter fiscal year 2026 results on August 5. The investment bank raised its price target for the company from $1,200 to $2,200 and reiterated a "buy" rating. Goldman Sachs attributed the outlook to s

According to Odaily, Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 announced on July 13 that it will release its Q2 2026 financial results on August 4, 2026, before U.S. market open. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss quarterly performance and

U.S. natural gas futures fell over 3.00% intraday on July 13, trading at $2.851 per million British thermal units (MMBtu).

According to JPMorgan Chase, the bank's strategy team recommends investors buy during market corrections, citing strong global corporate earnings and profit growth expectations as the core driver for market gains in the second half of 2026. The bank's latest research report, led by strategist

According to Bloomberg, BlackRock has agreed to acquire a stake in the Williams Power joint venture for $5.34 billion.

According to Barron's, Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani raised his SanDisk (SNDK-US) price target to $3,100 from $1,400 on July 13, despite the stock falling 16% in July to $1,915. Daryanani noted that investors underestimate the company's long-term earnings and free cash flow potential driven

According to The Information, the U.S. Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to showcase a blockchain-based real-time stock settlement process this Wednesday. The demonstration will focus on validating the technology's application in clearing, settlement, and

According to Maeil Business Newspaper, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service Chair convened CEOs of 20 asset management firms on July 13 to address risks from single-stock leveraged ETFs. In public remarks, the chair emphasized the need for immediate action against false and exaggerated

According to Russia's Central Bank, the country recorded a trade surplus of $14.15 billion in May.

According to Arkham, Morgan Stanley increased its Bitcoin holdings by nearly 1,000 BTC over the past two weeks through its spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT. The firm's total Bitcoin position now stands at 5,761 BTC, valued at over $360

According to Kazakhstan's Oil Ministry, oil production fell 8.4% in the first half of 2026.

According to official files, Qatar has set its August marine crude oil official selling price (OSP) at a $5 per barrel discount to the Oman/Dubai benchmark, while its onshore crude OSP is set at a $4.50 per barrel discount.

According to Bitget market data, SK Hynix shares fell over 10% in U.S. premarket trading on July 13.

As of 8:34 PM on July 13, Hang Seng Index futures (HSI) fell 22 points to 24,179, down 0.09% and trading 35 points below spot price. Volume reached 2,207 contracts. The session low was 24,153, down 48 points from today's cash close of 24,201, while the session high reached 24,235. Hang Seng China

According to Bloomberg, on Tuesday, BCA Research chief investment strategist Marko Papic recommended clients short U.S. equities and buy European and Japanese stocks, citing easing Middle East tensions. However, less than 24 hours later, President Donald Trump announced the U.S.-Iran ceasefire had e